A California man and his Michigan-born wife are planning a new winery to be located near Cedar.

On May, Alan Eaker and family plan to open Longview Winery, located on a 105-acre farm located next to the existing Bel Lago vineyards. The property's 10 acres of mature vineyards will open with a mix of vinifera, hybrid, and fruit wines, according to this story in the Detroit News. There will also be an off-site tasting room in downtown Cedar, as well as an associate restaurant.

The Leelanau wine boom continues, and Leelanau continues its transformation into wine and food destination. This is the kind of development we need in Leelanau County, providing jobs and income without destroying the county's natural advantages.