This Michigan Winery is the Best in the State

Michigan has a range of great wineries, and summer is the perfect time to road trip across the state to experience some wine tasting. If you're wondering the top winery in Michigan to visit this season, the folks at Yelp have analyzed the platform's databases to determine the top-rated wineries in each state.

Yelp's results are based on the platform's user-generated reviews and ratings. Yelp's study is also based on the "total volume" of reviews for each winery, so newer wineries could be at a disadvantage, since they likely have fewer reviews

So, which winery is No. 1 in Michigan? Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery in Petoskey (via KSNT.com). Some of the review highlights include, "If you are a white wino try the 'Petoskey White.'" One comment from Dj L. in Hilliard, Ohio, is especially complimentary, stating, "We are from Columbus I have been with my girlfriend for 8 years. Saw a few photos on yelp and decided I wanted to make my girlfriend my fiancé at this winery. It was beautiful, we sat there and enjoyed a flight and enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine while enjoying the beautiful view. Josh ended up walking by and asking if he would like for us to have photos taken and while he did I dropped down on a knee and asked her. It was amazing and the photos turned out perfect. We will be back!" Another glowing review from Kelly M. in Rockwood, Michigan, states, "Absolutely beautiful! You can sit on the porch and look at the view, they have heaters out there too. We were greeted and the waiter was very friendly and helpful. We had the wine flight, my favorite was the love sangria (I always love sangria), but I also really liked the joy red wine. My fiancé said his favorite was the cherry cider. I would recommend for anyone visiting, great spot to relax and look at the trees with a glass of wine."

Visit Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery's website here.

Michigan has some great restaurants and fantastic views, so it makes sense that many establishments combine both. With the Great Lakes and so many inland lakes, there are plenty of Michigan restaurants that overlook water, making that dining experience extra special.

Now that the weather is getting nicer, it's an even better time to explores this state and find some eateries with incredible views. The crew at Michigan.org recently put together a list of 12 Michigan restaurants with beautiful views, and we're sharing it below.

One of the restaurants, The Cudahy Chophouse Restaurant on Mackinac Island, has sadly closed since their article published. In place of that spot, I picked my own favorite Michigan restaurant with a view, which is The Butler in downtown Saugatuck. The Butler has been situated on the water in Saugatuck for more than 60 years and offers fresh seafood, classic American cuisine and more. It's a casual dining restaurant, so no need to get fancy.

One of the spots that made Michigan.org's list is very familiar to me: The English Inn in Eaton Rapids. That was the best spot to go for prom when I was in high school, so I ate at The English Inn at least twice in high school on prom night. "Cozy is the hallmark of this restaurant and inn, where you can warm yourself by a crackling fire while gazing over what feels like the grounds of your private castle estate," Michigan.org states of The English Inn. "The 15-acre property was developed just 30 minutes from Lansing for auto baron Irving Jacob Reuter and his wife Janet, and the view still includes their pergola, swimming pool and gazebo. After a formal meal upstairs, retire to the lower level English pub for a nightcap." Read the full list below and try to visit at least one of these delightful spots this season.

This list is via the fine folks at Michigan.org.

https://www.fitzgeralds-mi.com/menu

https://taborhill.com/restaurant

https://www.grandtraverseresort.com/dining/aerie-restaurant-lounge/

https://www.grandtraverseresort.com/dining/aerie-restaurant-lounge/menus

https://englishinn.com/restaurant-pub/dinner/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/iridescence-detroit

https://www.gayot.com/restaurants/menu/iridescence-detroit-mi-48201_36dt080201.html

https://www.thegilmorecollection.com/roses/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/roses-grand-rapids-3

https://gateslodge.com/restaurant/

https://arcadiabluffs.com/dining

https://arcadiabluffs.com/dining/the-bluffs-dining

https://www.highlandsharborsprings.com/dining

https://www.highlandsharborsprings.com/dining/main-dining-room

http://gh.notosoldworld.com/

http://gh.notosoldworld.com/main-menu/

https://www.michigan.org/property/lakeview-restaurant

https://www.opentable.com/lakeview-restaurant

https://www.allmenus.com/mi/saugatuck/735090-the-butler/menu/