Black Star Farms
  • 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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SUTTONS BAY TASTING ROOM

The original Black Star Farms tasting room is 13 miles from downtown Traverse City on the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula. The gorgeous 160-acre estate also features a winery, destination Inn, seasonal Hearth & Vine Café, unique event venues, an equestrian facility, and hiking trails. In addition to multiple inside tasting bars, wine can also be enjoyed on our seasonal Terrace Patio. Wine club members and Inn guests have access to the exclusive Barrel Room, where they will experience a level of refinement above and beyond our standard tasting room.

HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 11 am-6 pm

*Friday and Saturday 11 am-7 pm

* Please note that these extended hours are for our Suttons Bay tasting room only.

The Old Mission tasting room is open daily 11 am-6 pm.

  • Offering wine flights, spirit flights, wines by the glass, featured cocktails, and retail sales. Learn more about our new Top-Tier Wine Tasting option here.
  • Operating on a first-come, first-serve basis and not accepting reservations
  • Seated service only
  • Accepting parties of 8 or fewer people (larger groups cannot be split)
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NEW Open Mic Night

Join the fun or relax and listen with our new Open Mic Nights with Elizabeth Landry on the Terrace Patio at Black Star Farms Suttons Bay. We will be hosting this casual evening of live music every other Wednesday from 6 pm-8 pm. Upcoming scheduled dates include June 8, June 22, and July 6. Wines by the glass, cocktails, and snacks will be available. Please note wine flights/tastings will not be available during Open Mic Night hours.

Elizabeth Landry playing guitar and singing.

Sunday Funday 

Stop in Sundays for a special weekend treat! In addition to our large selection of wines, we will be serving up a featured cocktail showcasing our unique fruit brandies and dessert wines. This is a fun way to enjoy the other agricultural bounties (besides grapes) grown in our wine region!

June is National Iced Tea Month, and to honor this refreshing summer beverage, we will be featuring a spiked Peach Iced Tea made with our barrel-aged apple brandy.

“A Sunday well spent brings a week of content.”

Two glasses of brandy peach tea with fresh peaches on the side.

OLD MISSION TASTING ROOM

Black Star Farms Old Mission sits just off scenic M-37, only minutes from downtown Traverse City among the vineyards, orchards, and panoramic views of Old Mission Peninsula. The state-of-the-art wine processing facility focuses on our white wine production. The tasting room boasts a round bar constructed from wine barrels and a cozy fireplace in a farmstead setting. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through a tasting from a selection of over 45 award-winning wines, cider, and brandies, all of which express the regional nature of northwest Michigan.

HOURS

Open daily 11 am-6 pm

  • Offering wine flights, spirit flights, wines by the glass, featured cocktails, and retail sales.
  • Operating on a first-come, first-serve basis and not accepting reservations
  • Seated service only
  • Accepting parties of 8 or fewer people (larger groups cannot be split)
MORE INFORMATION

Sunday Funday 

Stop in Sundays for a special weekend treat! In addition to our large selection of wines, we will be serving up a featured cocktail showcasing our unique fruit brandies and dessert wines. This is a fun way to enjoy the other agricultural bounties (besides grapes) grown in our wine region!

June is National Iced Tea Month, and to honor this refreshing summer beverage, we will be featuring a spiked Peach Iced Tea made with our barrel-aged apple brandy.

“A Sunday well spent brings a week of content.”

Two glasses of brandy peach tea with fresh peaches on the side.
People tasting wine on the Terrace Patio.
Wine barrels in front of Black Star Farms Old Mission.

Testimonials

We had received a recommendation to stop by Black Star either on the Old Mission Peninsula or in Sutton’s Bay, and very glad we did. Staff was extremely knowledgeable, more so than at any other stop in our three days of tastings. Made great recommendations for other wineries to visit too. And of course the wine was excellent. Definitely want this on your tour.

Trip Advisor ~ November 2018 ~ Best Wine Tasting in Leelanau

Awesome experience because the staff has the passion and knowledge to make sure your wine tasting is memorable and they tailor it to what you like.  I would definitely make this a stop on a wine tour of the Old Mission Peninsula!

Google ~ November 2018 ~ Black Star Farms Old Mission

California style winery with the wines to back it.  Nice tasting room with many wines, spirits and ciders to appease the pallet. $7 for the wine tasting allows you to try 5 wines and you keep the glass.  Highly recommended. One of the best reds in Michigan is the Leorie Vineyard Red.

Trip Adivsor ~ October 2018 ~ Magnificent

Great tasting room.  We had such an amazing experience with the tasting.  Everyone was so friendly and we were given good advice on wines to try.

Google ~ October 2018 ~ Black Star Farms Old Mission

My wife and I have always loved these wines from a distance (purchased at our local grocery).  So when we had the chance to see it for ourselves, it was a must stop.  It is a beautiful property, meticulously kept.  The tasting room has wonderful decor and well designed layout. The staff was knowledgeable, warm, and friendly.  Don’t miss this if you are on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail.

Trip Advisor ~ October 2018 ~ A Must Stop Wine Stop

We enjoyed a tasting here yesterday, and it was so great!  Our host Blake was so friendly, conversational, and knowledgeable about the Black Star Farms products.  Being novices, we really appreciated the recommended flights.  We have been to several tastings, but this particular one will always stand out.  My wife and I highly recommend visiting!!

Facebook ~ December 2018 ~ Black Star Farms Suttons Bay

By far one of the best overall wineries in the Traverse City area! If you like reds, whites, sweets or drys they make one!  Not to mention how great their spirits are!  Then there are the people who work there, they are all amazing! They are not only knowledgeable about their products, but also the area!

Google ~ January 2019

The best wines, hands down! My husband and I love this place! Very friendly staff and had a great time speaking to them! They make it a very friendly experience!

Google ~ April 2019 ~ Black Star Farms Suttons Bay

Black Star Farms has some of the best wines I have tasted. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are some of the best. They are very knowledgeable of the wines and history of the winery. I highly recommend them for a fun and easy going afternoon in beautiful Traverse City.

Trip Advisor ~ July 2019 ~ Wonderful Winery
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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.
  • Shop
  • 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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