7 Ways to Wine

Just north of Traverse City, take a drive through the Leelanau Wine Trail and enjoy the beautiful landscape that creates a diverse microclimate for a variety of wine grapes unique to Northern Michigan.

To help make your next trip an experience to remember, we’ve included seven of our favorite wineries. These are among the largest and oldest wineries in Michigan and offer a unique experience at each tasting room.

Sit back, relax, and sip on some of the best wines in the state.

GREEN BIRD ORGANIC CELLARS & FARM

Recommended Wine: Gewurztraminer

Green Bird Organic Cellars & Farm stays committed to organic practices and sustainability while following their passion to make quality handcrafted products. With their growing practices, they take responsibility for the long term viability of the whole. This sense of character comes through in their products. Landing in northern Michigan by way of Alaska and Colorado, Green Bird Cellars is so grateful to be part of the fine community of folks that are bringing the farm to glass experience to Leelanau County.

9825 Engles Road, Northport greenbirdcellars.com

BLUSTONE VINEYARDS

Recommended Wine: Ad-Lib Casual Red Wine

Tucked away on 40 acres in the heart of Leelanau Peninsula, Bluestone Vineyards was the winner of the People's Choice award for Favorite Michigan Winery. You can sample Bluestone’s award-winning wines and ciders at their contemporary tasting room that sits among the vines with panoramic views of the beautiful Leelanau landscape. Stay awhile and enjoy a glass on the terrace!

780 N Sylt Road, Lake Leelanau blustonevineyards.com

BLACK STAR FARMS

Recommended Wine: 2017 Arcturos Dry Riesling

Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay is a true one-of-a-kind Destination. The hillside vineyard welcomes you upon arrival, plus you will find a luxurious inn, café, stables, barns and outlying paddocks, farm animals, and, of course, an award-winning winery. Open year-round, Black Star Farms offers a perfect place to taste our extensive list of wines, ciders and brandies. Relax and enjoy a glass of wine and take home your favorite bottle!

The Black Star Farms Arcturos Dry Riesling was awarded Best In Show at the Canberra International Riesling Challenge. Our Michigan winery beat out 566 other Rieslings from the 6 great Riesling growing regions in the world!

10844 E Revold Road, Suttons Bay blackstarfarms.com

MAWBY

Recommended Sparkling Wine: Sandpiper

As the region's only exclusive sparkling wine producer, Mawby’s bubbles occur naturally and lead to good times. Visit their winery to experience fun bubblies, the way they were meant to be enjoyed — in good company with great views.

4519 S Elm Valley Road, Suttons Bay lmawby.com

SHADY LANE CELLARS

Recommended Wine: 2016 Estate Grown Blaufrankisch

Shady Lane Cellars is a boutique 100% estate winery and vineyard driven by a passion for what they do. Everything is handcrafted from the ground up and they balance their commitment to sustainable agriculture with a passion for delivering a high standard of quality. Shady Lanes Cellars aims to produce wines that exhibit a profile of elegance and structure complimented by intensity of aroma and flavor.

9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay shadylanecellars.com

BRENGMAN BROTHERS

Recommended Wine: Traverse Coast Blend

Brengman Brothers vineyards have a special spirit which expresses themselves as the vines become more mature. The unique location and work that goes into the vineyards help grapes ripen as well as the best vineyards on the planet. They tend to the vineyard carefully with sustainable practices, produce fine natural wines with an ecological balance, and attract like-minded people with a passion for dirt and good wine.

9720 South Center Highway, Traverse City brengmanbrothers.com

ROVE ESTATE

Recommended Wine: Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Rove Estate preserves the Gallagher family’s agricultural legacy, an integral part of Traverse City’s history. Perched at 1165 feet, the tasting room sits at the highest point on Leelanau Peninsula, offering expansive sunset views, award-winning wines with estate grown grapes, and the perfect setting for live music and private events.

7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City roveestate.com