Best Wineries in Old Mission Peninsula

10 wineries matched to your taste and atmosphere

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2 Lads Winery

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

Michigan winery pushing cool-climate reds through gravity-flow winemaking in a 10,500-square-foot facility on Old Mission Peninsula. Their Cab Franc draws repeat visits.” ›

 

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Black Star Farms Old Mission

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

The Old Mission outpost of Michigan's most decorated winery operation—estate-grown fruit only, no out-of-state juice. Their Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc prove cool-climate Michigan can hang.” ›

 

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Bowers Harbor Vineyards

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

Rustic Old Mission Peninsula spot where the vibe is resolutely unpretentious and the cider program runs alongside the reds. Adirondack chairs under shade trees, dogs with their own treat stash, and a patio that doesn't care if you're wearing Chacos.” ›

 

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Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

Old Mission Peninsula producer turning out serious cold-climate wines with the polish of a much larger operation—their rosé stops conversations.” ›

 

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Chateau Chantal

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

French-inspired chateau on Old Mission Peninsula with sweeping Grand Traverse Bay views and a working bed & breakfast upstairs—serious about cool-climate wines, not taking itself too seriously.” ›

 

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Chateau Grand Traverse

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

Michigan's Riesling pioneer on Old Mission Peninsula, where Lake Michigan's 45th parallel creates the same climate magic as Germany's best vineyards. The Late Harvest Riesling built their reputation, but don't sleep on the reds.” ›

 

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Hawthorne Vineyards

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

Old Mission Peninsula estate winery delivering sweeping dual-bay views and a no-BS approach to Michigan wine—their barrel-aged Chardonnay earns repeat visits.” ›

 

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Mari Vineyards

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

Marty Lagina's 73-acre estate on Old Mission Peninsula makes Riesling worth crossing the bridge for. Seven vineyard blocks on sandy glacial loam, wine caves cut into the hillside, and staff who treat the boss like family.” ›

 

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Peninsula Cellars

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

Family-run Old Mission Peninsula operation in a converted schoolhouse, making wines (and cider) at the 45th parallel. Their Cab Franc can age—one bottle made it 21 years across the country. The outdoor space overlooks vineyards, and they'll make you a mocktail if you ask.” ›

 

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Tabone Vineyards

Traverse City · Old Mission Peninsula

Small-batch estate wines from a 30-year-old Old Mission Peninsula vineyard. Mario Tabone farms his own grapes and makes everything himself—first vintage 2014. The sparkling Riesling and sparkling rosé get serious love from regulars.” ›