By Savannah Turbett

Flint & Genesee has great craft breweries and unique cocktail bars. But did you know the region also has a number of wine bars that a great for people who prefer the vino? From local winemakers to wine bars that serve up wide selections, Flint & Genesee is a great place for people who live to un-wine-d.

Check out these wine bars in Flint & Genesee:

THE AGITATED GRAPE

The Agitated Grape is truly a “Made in Michigan” business located in a 140-year-old historical brick building in the Old Downtown Davison district. They carry and serve only Michigan wines, craft beers, whiskey and wine cocktails. The Agitated Grape also offers gourmet pizzas and a unique selection of charcuterie boards and is all about buying incredible locally-made Michigan products.

BARLEY & VINE

Barley & Vine in Flint is a casual neighborhood handout specializing in locally sourced charcuterie, wine and beer. The local establishment also hosts live entertainment on the weekends. In addition to its drinks and food, Barley & Vine also specializes in small-batch coffee, an extensive list of whole-leaf tea and unique cocktails.

CIAO ITALIAN BISTRO & WINE BAR

Located in Fenton, Ciao Italian Bistro and Wine Bar is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant serving quality cuisine with homemade touch and love. The restaurant prides itself on authentic, freshly prepared Italian dishes, friendly service and hospitality. It also provides an extensive wine menu to pair with the perfect meal.

CORK ON SAGINAW

Enjoy this unique bistro-like wine bar and restaurant located in a beautifully restored old marble building in Flint’s Downtown Entertainment District, featuring two Enomatic wine dispensers, signature plates, one-of-a-kind desserts, and wine events. Cork on Saginaw is a staple in downtown Flint with great food and even better drinks.

FENTON WINERY & BREWERY

Founded in 2007, the Fenton Winery & Brewery is an award-winning and innovative microbrewery and Winery located on the north end of Fenton. There is a taproom open to the public 6 days a week, a sprawling 1.25-acre park-like Wine & Beer Garden, a full-service banquet hall and a retail store for carry-out and homebrewing supplies.

SEVEN LAKES VINEYARD AND WINERY

Visit this Fenton area, Michigan winery offering wines with heart, wines with souls and wines with spirit with new varieties appearing each week. Seven Lakes also features a local tasting room, wine shop, vineyard and orchard.

SPICER’S WINERY

The local cider mill, Spicer Orchard, expanded to include a winery with wine and cider made on-site. It started out small and eventually grew to an award-winning winery with a tap room located at Spicer Orchard.

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