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    Bonobo Winery

    3.7 (197 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
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    Carly M.

    I wanted to stop in here because I heard it was a good winery and I've never really had Michigan wine other than my New Buffalo and I was pleasantly surprised because the wine was not that bad. It was super crowded more than I thought it would be and they weren't a lot of places to sit inside so we went outside. It was kind of chilly, but they have a really nice upstairs patio and a lower level that has a swing and a bunch of seating down there too. It had more of a feeling of the stop that everyone stops at for a bachelorette party, but the wine was decent and had really nice views and I think they offered like charcuterie boards if you wanted that . I think it's worth a stop if you are on the Peninsula because it's really pretty especially in the fall when we went it was amazing with the changing leaves. Highly recommend in the fall.

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    Melanie T.

    My partner and I LOVED this winery! The ambience was absolutely perfect. It was beautiful in every direction. From the moment we parked our car and stepped outside, the vineyards stretched on with the sunset on the horizon over the bay and gorgeous fall colors in the distance. It was festively decorated with pumpkins outside at the entrance of the building. When we stepped inside, it had big beautiful windows looking out at the view and was very spacious. Outside, the patio deck had cute string lights, bonfires, and comfy seating. You can walk down some steps to the vineyard where there's a swing and gazebos and more chairs to take it all in. Scenery and ambience were PERFECT. Vibe was perfect too because the staff were so friendly and welcoming and the place did not give off a pretentious vibe at all! They let us sample 2 wines before selecting one, they were knowledgeable, and they let everyone keep the wine glass to take home! I had such a fun and romantic time with my partner and I'm glad to have the memento. Wine was great, and the olives were so flavorful and fresh. Perfect amount of oil and seasoning. Definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a chill place to enjoy wine with friends or a date. It was also one of the few wineries that were open later in the evening on a weekday which I really appreciated.

    Susanne V.

    I'm not sure what to say. The views are beautiful and it's very nice inside. The wines were nothing we liked. The lavender lemonade slushy was delicious I have to say. The food options were ridiculously priced for what little you got on a paper plate (also had to hunt down napkins and any kind of silverware). The employees were just so lackluster. They made you feel that you should be thankful to be there. They were completely unhelpful when we tried to talk about the wines with them. There are what feel like chorales you walk up to be helped and they were just trying to get you in and out. And we had this experience with multiple employees there that day. I accidentally tipped our charcuterie plate that we purchased and two employees who were just chatting with each other, saw me do it, made eye contact and didn't even offer a napkin or any assistance. We scrambled around trying to find something to help clean it up. We have been to every winery on the peninsula and this one is way too pretentious for what they have.

    Does anyone care about appearance? Lights out looks lazy, unkempt.
    Ruby D.

    Super inconsistent. We're locals but Bonobo is still a 20 minute drive for us. We planned our late afternoon to include a stop at Bonobo for wine & pretzel bites. Just after 5:00 & the kitchen is closed. I checked before heading out on hours & food service & nowhere do they explicitly say kitchen closes at 5:00. There are better wineries. If you're from out of town, Bonobo employees are full of themselves. You can find better all the way around.

    If the glass represents my my review, would you say I felt Bonobo's atmosphere was "half-full" or "half- empty"?

    Maybe the host was having an off day. We asked if Bonobo offered tastings or wine fights. The host replied quickly, "No, we only sell by the glass". Then we were offered a sample when the host saw disappointment in our faces. My wife wanted to try two whites, and a red. We tried the first white. The host then poured the second tasting in the same glass - that was not empty. Understand, same glass - two different white wines. Really? I felt we were wasting the host's time. The red was okay. We paid for 2 glasses of red wine. Enjoyed the views and then moved on. We did not purchase anything else. As comparison to others places we stopped- We paid for tastings and flights at other places - and then bought additional products. Bonobo looks like they are doing okay. Maybe an off day for the host, or someone wanting to end their shift. PS - others places were really busy.

    Bill M.

    Wine is really good and deck out the back offers some incredible views. We also tried the pretzel bites. Really good with the Bomobo red. Our bartender was super cool and really knowledgeable about the wine. Great place to sit and chill with some my pretty decent wines.

    Janice J.

    We had an awesome visit here in August to see our favorite ban Chasing Denver. Just an absolute fun evening outdoors and an awesome view. Found a few favorite wines, just felt the food was a little pricey.

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    Victoria M.

    Visited Bonobo with a group and we had a wine tasting package/reservation. Pulling up to the vineyard - I didn't see a prominent sign and the building was sort of nondescript? I didn't get where the name Bonobo came from until stopping at the gift shop where it explains bonobos are chimpanzees and bonobos are the closest extant relative to humans. Fun fact! Inside is impressive with very tall ceilings. Lots of seating options - inside the tasting room, on the porch, or outside. Instagramable moment - swing outside with the view of vineyard behind you. Bottles were a little too pricey for me and I wasn't in love with the wines. Ranges were from $22 to $65. Our group did a wine tasting of 5 wines and it included a charcuterie for the table to share. The staff explaining/pouring the wines was friendly and did a great job with explaining the notes and flavors in the wine. However, she was the only person pouring wine and our group was pretty decent, so the flow of pouring the wine to each table/person was slow. Not many sweet options of wine either. The wine maker spoke with our group and explained their history and wine making process. Bonobo is one of the newer vineyards in town with opening in 2014. Not overly personable kind of guy - down to business but very knowledgeable. I didn't get a carefree or overly welcoming vibe from Bonobo? Little more upscale or not as accessible to understanding wines? I think if you take wine more seriously and are more of a wine expert, then visiting Bonobo should be on your bucket list. The views of the vineyard are beautiful though!

    Melanie S.

    This winery had the best food - light bites of our trip. We tried the goat cheese, pretzel bites, and hummus and they all paired great with the wines the team recommended. I felt like the staff here were attentive and knowledgeable to have us try the wines they thought we would enjoy. I appreciate the time they spent with us to suggest similar and alternative wines to what we liked and explain them well. They don't have flights here but you can still order 2oz pours to enjoy the different flavors. The indoor seating here is a plus especially as the day gets hotter and there's plenty of comfortable couches and tables with large windows facing the vineyard and water.

    Claire M.

    One of the only wineries open later and one of the best views! My husband and I stopped here when we were visiting the area. We noticed that most of the wineries closed early in the day, but Bonobo stays open later, which is one of the main reasons we chose to go here. Service was quick on a Monday night. We each got a glass of wine to enjoy on the beautiful patio. The wine was great - super refreshing on a sunny, warm day. The view was even better - you can see the water from this winery, and as the sun was beginning to set, it was a beautiful setting. Big fan of Bonobo!

    Charcuterie and hummus platter
    Andrea P.

    Love this winery! Nice and spacious inside and out, the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about their wines. The food was absolutely a perfect pairing to go with our glasses of wine. Great first stop on Old Mission.

    Sarah R.

    Amazing view and such a great place. Gave you a free glass with the wine you got. The owners don't believe in tastings so that was the sad part but they allowed you to try before buying a glass.

    Lauren P.

    Beautiful vineyard on Old Mission with lots of seating both indoors and outdoors. You order everything at the bar and then can sit wherever you would like. Taking a star off because they don't allow you to buy bottles to drink there, everything has to be ordered by the glass which I like how it allows the group to try a variety but it's definitely way more expensive to get 5 glasses of wine vs just sharing a bottle. I'm not really sure the reasoning behind it but nonetheless, we enjoyed our wine outside at one of their picnic tables.

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    Beautiful winery! Staff was friendly and it was anniversary weekend so we got to keep the glasses!! Great wine slushes!

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    Thanks, Trisha! Hope to see you again!

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    Chris, Linda and the staff were amazing. Ambience and the patio were great and the inside is beautiful!

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