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  • WineryWe are a small winery with a hand-crafted approach to winemaking, located on the same 45th Parallel that runs through some of the great wine regions of the world. We produce classic varietal wines and fruit brandies of high character and balance.
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  • InnAn Agricultural Destination in the heart of beautiful Leelanau Peninsula wine country… Our distinctive Inn, nestled below a hillside of vineyards and overlooking barns and pastures, features eight luxurious guestrooms with an exceptional package of services and amenities. We are proud to be a Select Registry “Distinguished Inn of North America.” :: Ohio Magazine Article: Star of the Peninsula (adobe pdf) :: Inn-credible: A spectacular stay at Black Star Farms (adobe pdf)  
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  • DiningHearth & Vine, our on-site vineyard cafe, market and bakery, has closed for the season. Please look for us again mid-May. Black Star Farms hosts 9 Bean Rows at our Suttons Bay location. It’s here at Hearth & Vine that their wood-fired breads and pastries are produced, vegetables are grown and stored, and members of the community can join the 9 Bean Rows CSA (community supported agriculture) to purchase “shares” of these offerings. You can learn more about becoming part of this collaborative farming effort by clicking below.
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  • WeddingsYou are welcome to host your event at our unique property, Black Star Farms. Whether you are planning a meeting, a small gathering or a big celebration, we have the venue at our Suttons Bay farm to fit your needs. The Inn boasts a large colonnaded room that can accommodate up to 140 for sit-down dining. Plus, a dance floor can be added. The Inn also has large reception spaces both indoors and out. Our Tasting Room is available for private after-hours functions and can host your group from 8 to 80. Hearth & Vine, our vineyard cafe, can also be selected for your group’s pleasure, especially during the late autumn to late spring months while the cafe is not open to the public. It seats 22 inside and also has a large flagstone patio for outdoor seating if the weather allows. Its wood-fired oven makes this a welcoming spot. Planning a small gathering in Traverse City? Our Tasting Room – TASTES – in the Mercato at the Village of Grand Traverse Commons is also an available venue. With a capacity of 50 and sit-down space for 18, this casual spot might be just what you’re looking for. Or, you could…
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Black Star Farms Top Rated of Michigan Wineries

Tucked in the rural farmland and beautiful countryside of the Leelanau Peninsula, you will find our unique 160-acre winery estate. After a 15-minute drive from Traverse City along scenic M-22, a stunning vineyard welcomes you to our original flagship property, which has delighted guests since 1998. Take a trip up north, and enjoy a respite in our equestrian-inspired 10-room Inn. Our tasting room offers a large selection of internationally award-winning wines and spirits crafted from local fruit. Our inspired culinary team will delight you with local farm-fresh cuisine at our Bed and Breakfast in Traverse City, our popular Arcturos Dining Series, or our seasonal Hearth & Vine Café. Enjoy nature with over three miles of onsite hiking trails, multiple outdoor patios, vineyard walks, and strolls past our numerous horse paddocks. The beautiful outdoors, lakes and beaches, small quaint towns, and our team await you.

You may also experience selections from our 50+ wines, cider, and spirits at our Old Mission Winery and Tasting Room, conveniently located just minutes from downtown Traverse City among the rolling hills and spectacular views of Old Mission Peninsula.

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We’ll handle the details for your business meetings or retreats from 10 to 150 guests.

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  • "Best Wine Country Hotel"

    – USA Today Reader’s Choice 10 Best 2020

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  • "Michigan’s Best Winery"

    – Hour Detroit 2012-2019

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  • "Best of Weddings"

    – The Knot 2021

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  • "Best Luxury Wine & Culinary Destination - Midwest"

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🎉Happy National Bubbly Day! Did you know ther 🎉Happy National Bubbly Day!
 
Did you know there are 6 different ways to produce sparkling wine? Here they are below:

🍾 Traditional Method - aka Méthode Champenoise, méthode traditionnelle, Methode Cap Classique, Metodo Classico, klassische flaschengärung

🍾 Charmat Method - aka Tank Method, Metodo Italiano, Cuvée Close, autoclave

🍾 Ancestral Method - aka Méthode Ancestrale, Méthode Rurale, Pétillant Naturel or “Pet-nat”

🍾 Industrial Method - aka Carbonation, Gas Injection

🍾 Transfer Method - aka Transversage

🍾 Continuous Method - aka Russian Method

At BSF Today we currently have 6 different bubbly wines available to buy in our tasting rooms and online. We employ a variety of these methods to produce our sparkling wines and our tasting room staff would love to share more about them with you, so come visit us and enjoy a glass of bubbles 🥂 Open 11am-6pm today!
At Black Star Farms, we have always strived to mak At Black Star Farms, we have always strived to make our spaces comfortable and welcoming to all walks of life. We understand how lucky we are to call this place home and are humbled to be members of this beautiful community. 

Throughout our 25 years, we have been committed to giving back to our community and this month is no different. In support and celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ members of our community, we are now carrying BSF Pride Gear, where a portion of the sales will be donated to Up North Pride.

@upnorthpride is a local non-profit organization dedicated to fostering inclusive spaces by providing education and resources and producing community-focused 2SLGBTQIA+ programs and events. If you would like to learn more about their work and mission, head over to the link in our bio.

And while we understand that there may be those who disagree with our beliefs and decisions, we hold steadfast in our values and will continue to make Black Star Farms a place that is safe and welcoming to all🏳️‍🌈
To kick off the ☀️summer season, we are thrill To kick off the ☀️summer season, we are thrilled to invite you to a special event that combines our love for wine, dogs, and supporting a great cause!

Mark your calendars🗓️ for Saturday, June 10, from 5pm-8pm, and bring your furry friends along for an evening of tail-wagging joy. 

Join us as at our Suttons Bay tasting room patio as we celebrate 25 years of Black Star Farms with a 🐶 themed party benefiting the Great Lakes Humane Society, a local non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare.

This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow dog and wine lovers! Check out what we have planned for the evening:

🐾Meet adoptable dogs from the Great Lakes Humane Society

🎵Enjoy live music by Adam Sleder of Soul Patch

🏸Play lawn games with friends and fellow attendees 

🌭Savor grilled gourmet hotdogs with classic toppings

🍹Indulge in specialty cocktails like the Greyhound and Salty Dog

Additionally, we invite you and your pooch to embark on our one-of-a-kind 🦴Dog Treat Trail, where your pup can enjoy a walk in our Estate woods while sampling dog treats baked and donated by Pet's Naturally, Northern Michigan's only holistic pet supply store. It's like 🍷 tasting for dogs!

🚨For the safety and enjoyment of everyone attending, we kindly request that your dogs remain leashed and that owners pick up after them during your visit. Please note that due to state regulations, animals are not allowed inside the tasting room unless they are certified service animals.
Today we remember and honor our service members fo Today we remember and honor our service members for making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Happy Memorial Day!
When you want to drink your Black Star wine with y When you want to drink your Black Star wine with your Northshore🥪 on the beach, but there’s a no glass rule… Grab some to-go cups!

This Memorial Weekend weather is perfect for enjoying some Village Cheese Shanty on Van’s Beach🏖️ How are you enjoying your holiday weekend? Let us know in the comments!

P.S. if you want to get yourself some of these awesome insulated wine🍷 tumblers, head over to our tasting rooms!
Make it a Rosé kind of summer ☀️ We’re hav Make it a Rosé kind of summer ☀️

We’re having a vintage blowout sale 🤑 on our 2021 Arcturos Pinot Noir Rosé! 

At *25% off, this is the perfect time to stock up on Rosé for all your fun summer shenanigans 😎 

We’re running this deal until it’s sold out, but you better hurry 🏃‍♀️💨 before the Rosé is going, going, gone! 

See you this weekend 🤩

*No other coupons or discounts apply.
Join us for the holiday weekend, Sat. 5/27 - Mon. Join us for the holiday weekend, Sat. 5/27 - Mon. 5/29 at either of our TC area tastings rooms as we celebrate 25 years with our new Blanc de Noir! 

Check out our special sparkling offerings, ONLY available this weekend👇

🍾Blanc de Noir available as a selection for classic wine flights 

🥂Blanc de Noir available by the glass at a special price

✨Traditional-method sparkling wine flight including Blanc de Noir, Blanc de Blanc, and Blushed for just $10

⭐️Bottle of Blanc de Noir with two insulated logo flutes at a discounted price

💫Bottle of Blanc de Noir with two glass logo flutes at a discounted price

The Blanc de Noir, a traditional brut-style sparkling wine, was made from 100% Pinot Noir 🍇 grown on our Suttons Bay winery estate. It offers enchanting aromas of fresh-cut Gala 🍎, 🍋shortbread, and hints of marzipan. Its delicate bubbles provide a graceful mouthfeel that unveils alluring flavors of white raspberry and fresh 🥐.

This limited release is a testament to our unwavering passion and dedication to the art of winemaking, and we are excited to finally share it with you. Cheers to the 25 years of memories we’ve created together and the ones yet to come!
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  • WineryWe are a small winery with a hand-crafted approach to winemaking, located on the same 45th Parallel that runs through some of the great wine regions of the world. We produce classic varietal wines and fruit brandies of high character and balance.
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  • InnAn Agricultural Destination in the heart of beautiful Leelanau Peninsula wine country… Our distinctive Inn, nestled below a hillside of vineyards and overlooking barns and pastures, features eight luxurious guestrooms with an exceptional package of services and amenities. We are proud to be a Select Registry “Distinguished Inn of North America.” :: Ohio Magazine Article: Star of the Peninsula (adobe pdf) :: Inn-credible: A spectacular stay at Black Star Farms (adobe pdf)  
  • DiningHearth & Vine, our on-site vineyard cafe, market and bakery, has closed for the season. Please look for us again mid-May. Black Star Farms hosts 9 Bean Rows at our Suttons Bay location. It’s here at Hearth & Vine that their wood-fired breads and pastries are produced, vegetables are grown and stored, and members of the community can join the 9 Bean Rows CSA (community supported agriculture) to purchase “shares” of these offerings. You can learn more about becoming part of this collaborative farming effort by clicking below.
  • Meetings
  • WeddingsYou are welcome to host your event at our unique property, Black Star Farms. Whether you are planning a meeting, a small gathering or a big celebration, we have the venue at our Suttons Bay farm to fit your needs. The Inn boasts a large colonnaded room that can accommodate up to 140 for sit-down dining. Plus, a dance floor can be added. The Inn also has large reception spaces both indoors and out. Our Tasting Room is available for private after-hours functions and can host your group from 8 to 80. Hearth & Vine, our vineyard cafe, can also be selected for your group’s pleasure, especially during the late autumn to late spring months while the cafe is not open to the public. It seats 22 inside and also has a large flagstone patio for outdoor seating if the weather allows. Its wood-fired oven makes this a welcoming spot. Planning a small gathering in Traverse City? Our Tasting Room – TASTES – in the Mercato at the Village of Grand Traverse Commons is also an available venue. With a capacity of 50 and sit-down space for 18, this casual spot might be just what you’re looking for. Or, you could…
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