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)
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.
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.”
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)
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.”
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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