Walt and Eileen Brys invite you to sample their international award-winning wines in their beautiful brick and mahogany tasting room. While sipping the wine, enjoy breathtaking views of the East Bay and 80 acres on Old Mission Peninsula reborn.

Walter and Eileen Brys planted the first of 40,000 vines in 2001 and opened the doors of their tasting room in 2005. Their 31-acre vineyard is part of the 80 acres that makes up Brys Estate. In the Spring of 2008, Brys Estate expanded their vineyard to 31 acres and planted additional Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
3309 Blue Water Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 223-9303

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Located atop one of the most picturesque settings on Michigan’s Old Mission Peninsula sits the winery and vineyards of Chateau Grand Traverse.

Founded in 1974 by Edward O’Keefe, our family owned and operated winery is the oldest and largest commercial winery and vineyard operation in northern Michigan.

Success in growing European vinifera vines requires very specific conditions. The moderating effects of the deep waters of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay are vital to our grape quality and success. This huge mass of water nearly encircles Old Mission Peninsula, thus significantly buffering the immediate surrounding air temperatures. This unique microclimate condition protects our vines during critical growing periods throughout the year and allows us to grow European vinifera vines in a climate otherwise considered unsuitable for the delicate vines.

Chateau Grand Traverse focuses its emphasis on ten key European vinifera grape varieties: Riesling, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier, and Gewürztraminer. Our 100% European vinifera vineyards marked the first commercial planting of these premium grape varieties in our State. Today, Chateau Grand Traverse produces approximately 80,000 cases of wine per year.

Links of Note:

• Romancing the Riesling by Patty LaNoue Stearns

Chateau Grand Traverse
12239 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-283-0247

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Our family at Bowers Harbor Vineyards invites you to explore the epic views of Lake Michigan and sample our award winning varietal wines. We are a boutique winery located in Northern Michigan on picturesque Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City. Our cool-climate viticulture experience coupled with our hard work proves to produce superior quality Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and our signature meritage blend the 2896, Langley Vineyard. We planted our first vines in 1991, and we are excited to be apart of Michigan’s growing wine tourism. Because we care for our land sustainably, our vineyards have been recognized by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program. Come taste our passion!

Bowers Harbor Vineyard
2896 Bowers Harbor Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-616 7615

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Peninsula Cellars is a family run winery located on the Old Mission Peninsula, just north of Traverse City, Michigan. The region lies along the 45th parallel, halfway between the north pole and the equator. This gives the region its distinct micro-climate, that makes it perfect for growing high quality wine grapes. Other well known wine regions that lie near the 45th parallel include, Alsace, Burgundy, and Bordeaux.

Our philosophy toward wine making has always been very minimalistic, allowing the regional expression of the fruit to come through. The sun, the rain, the wind, and the soil, all under the watchful eye of the grower, are what make our wines so good.

Peninsula Cellars
11480 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-933-9787

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Black Star Farms Old Mission

Black Star Farms Old Mission, sits just off scenic M-37 amongst the rolling hills and gorgeous views of East Grand Traverse Bay. The former home of locally re-known Underwood Farm market now houses a beautiful tasting room and state of the art wine making and distillation facility. The tasting room boasts a round bar constructed from wine barrels, a cozy fireplace, and a knowledgeable and friendly staff. Taste many of our award-winning wines and brandies, all of which express the regional nature of northwest Michigan.

Black Star Farms Old Mission is an extension of Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay. The tasting room is open May to November – Monday through Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5, and November to May – Monday through Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-5. Closed Tuesdays in January, February, & March

For group tours or other information contact tasting room manager Andy Jacoboson at 231-944-1300 or ajacobson@blackstarfarms.com.

BLACK STAR FARMS is a unique agricultural destination that features two winery production facilities with adjacent tasting rooms, a distillery, Inn, and equestrian facility. Our winery and distillery produce some of the most sought after and awarded Michigan wines and spirits. Our luxurious Inn is the perfect place to host private special events including weddings, corporate retreats, and family celebrations. Leelanau Cheese’s artisanal cheese … and the Hearth & Vine restaurant add to the culinary offerings at our Suttons Bay site.

To try our wines, visit any of our three tasting rooms on the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas as well as TASTES of Black Star Farms in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City or order online.

Black Star Farms – Old Mission
360 McKinley Rd. East
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-944-1300

Black Star Farms
10844 E. Revold Road
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231-944-1270

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