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    Dune Bird Winery

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    Whitefish dip with toasted  Pita points and celery.
    Michael R.

    A little hidden gem. Nestled in the rolling hillside, among their grape vineyards and fruit trees in Leelanau Peninsula wine country. Great ambiance sitting next to their little pond. Ideal on a sunny day sipping wine and enjoying small plates. We had the whitefish dip, with toasted pita points and celery. The whitefish dip was very fresh and had excellent flavor. Definitely worth checking out! The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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    Austin F.

    Best winery on the peninsula. The atmosphere is family-friendly while still feeling elevated and sleek, overall just a really warm, welcoming vibe. The staff are knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. Come here for solid dry wines and some of the best sparkling wine around. Definitely one you'll want to check off the list if you're headed up this way.

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    Benjamin H.

    This is one of our favorite wine bar and coffee houses in the leelanau peninsula! They had live music playing and is a great spot to catch up with friends, take care of some work while using their WiFi, or just take in the views. All of the staff were very friendly and you simply cannot go wrong with either their coffee or wine!

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    Kristi P.

    We loved our little afternoon pit stop to sit with our little dog outside and try a flight of wine with coffee for my hubby. Our service was amazing from describing the wines to making our choices. Such a BEAUTIFUL place and left with a couple bottles of wine for home.

    Danielle S.

    My experience at Dune Bird, from the chic aesthetic, to the delicious wine, to the incredibly welcoming staff, exceeded my expectations, and I'm so glad we stopped here. The vibe was friendly and relaxed, and, being a boutique winery, it felt like they really cared about your individual enjoyment of the establishment. I wish I could've spent more time here. And I also love that they give some proceeds of sales of a certain bottle to saving the dune birds.

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    Annette J.

    They may be closed for the season but when they reopen, you gotta get here! Because, wow! What a wonderful space. My family and I were staying near by and one day, driving around, we passed this place and I made a mental note because it looked really cute as far as I could tell. The next day we drove by again and noticed that in addition to the winery they also had a coffee bar. That's all we needed to know so we pulled off to go get our afternoon pick me up. I was so pleasantly overwhelmed by what we found. The seating area outside is just absolutely picturesque with the vineyards, small pond, tree, lovely blankets and chairs for gathering both on the grass and the patio, and beautiful gardens. On a sunny day it was a vision to behold! The building itself was really cool inside, with a minimalist rustic vibe of sorts? They had the aforementioned coffee counter along with a bar that included not just their wine options but mocktails made with some locally made spirits. They also had a light menu of food like spring rolls and bruschetta. Perfect for a little snack with a nice glass of wine or an espresso. Ultimately we were just rolling through so we didn't stay long but I absolutely cannot wait to go back. It's definitely a new destination for us in when we're out there for vacation.

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    Cassy J.

    Dune Bird hasn't been around all that long, but it has quickly risen to the top of the list of our favorite wineries in Michigan. No trip to the Leelanau Peninsula is complete without stopping at DB. Whether we go early to enjoy a delicious coffee or stop by for some wine, we love sitting outside in the beautiful space they've created for their guests. We recently joined their wine club as I can't get enough of their wonderful wines. My favorites are the AV8 and Unoaked Chardonnay.

    Tasting and an affogato
    Andrea P.

    Wine and coffee? I'll take it! This is a must stop if you're in the Leelanau area. My husband did a tasting and I opted for the affogato. The espresso was amazing, it was smooth and paired perfect in my affogato. The wine was pretty good too. The staff were all very friendly and the inside had a couple different rooms you could sit in. My favorite was the outdoor space it is very large, and I loved the view of the pond. It was a chilly, cool day when we came, but they also have patio blankets you can use so you can still enjoy the outdoors.

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    Eowyn K.

    Great addition to Leelanlau wineries! We went twice during our trip to the area as we enjoyed it so much. It is a bit further out from the other wineries, but worth the trip. The interior is modern, with a bar that includes a coffee bar. The other side of the bar has an outdoor window. The weather was beautiful during our visit trip, and we took advantage of the outdoor space. They have a good amount of seating area, with a view of their pond, as well as some yard games. A small play set and the open area made this child, as well as dog, friendly. The wine list is small, this may because they are new, but better good wines than a giant list of mediocre wines. They also have some small plates, we really liked the spring rolls. Lovely winery, can not wait to return.

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    Krista T.

    First of all this winery is one of the most beautiful in northern Michigan. The aesthetic inside is upscale, clean, modern, and fun. The outside has lots of space to spread out on the patios or lawn. They have a small food menu that's more like tapas/appetizers but we made a lunch of it. The charcuterie is generous and better than others we've had at other wineries in Traverse City. We enjoyed our flights so much that we shipped some home to WA and my local mom joined the wine club. The staff there are attentive, friendly and helpful. They also have coffee and a few cookie options available. I really appreciate that it's kid friendly. They have a bunch of toys and games to borrow, a play set and yard games. We relaxed and enjoyed a few hours here.

    Steph L.

    Awesome spot for wine tasting. We brought our 4 year old and he had a blast playing with the toys they had out for kiddos. Highly recommend if you're looking for a beautiful outdoor location and want to keep your kids entertained :)

    Since I've been working in the Leelanau wine industry myself, I love checking out all the great wineries that customers recommend! Recently, everyone has been raving about Dunebird so I figured I would check it out myself. One flight of wine later, and I'm obsessed!! This winery has a great setting, perfect location, cool atmosphere, friendly and amazing staff, delish wines, and great food. I will surely be recommending this winery to other people and I will also be coming back in the future!

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    Great service. Awesome vibe. Good music and yummy food & wine! We'll be back again! Thanks Dune Bird for an awesome day :)

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    Amazing winery. Wine is fabulous as is the service. 5 stars! Would highly recommend.

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    Great vibe, great service, and good leelanau wine. Sunday hours are the best since you can hang a little longer and stretch the weekend

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    Nestled in the rolling hillside, among their grape vineyards and fruit trees in Leelanau Peninsula wine country.

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    Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms

    4.6(39 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Green Bird is the best winery in the greater Lake Leelanau/TC area! Oh, and they're organic?…read more*swoon* Pros: They are chill Organic wine & ciders Options for NA drinkers Cozy homey vibes The homemade flavored iced tea The Riesling! Cons: That I didn't purchase the cherry cider, lavender cider, and a shirt! The owner was so cool to chat with. Makes you feel welcome and unhurried. This was the only winery worth going to this past summer! I will regret not purchasing more, and dream about returning to Green Bird.

    This wine and cider organic cellar/farm is off the beaten path, literally down a dirt road, and is…read moreworth the trip. It is a full working organic farm. So you can get tomatoes and zucchini with your wine. You can also visit their chickens and sheep. They have a small bar and shop inside their sorbet colored building, oldies playing in the background. A majority of the seating is on their patio along the apple trees. The service was excellent, the gentleman, George, working during our visit was engaging, and particularly kind towards the kids in our group. We appreciated that they were kid friendly (they have non alcoholic drinks and some snacks as well). I did not love many of the wines I tried, there were some ciders I liked more, and my friend really liked the Sangria. But I did love the environment and the overall feel, there's just a good vibe.

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    4.6(20 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Amazing lunch and wine tasting experience on a cold cloudy day in April! The space is so cozy and…read morewe sat by a lovely fire place. Our server Noel was amazing and made the best recommendations. We loved the Albariño and Northerner (a cab-Syrah blend) - both rare finds in Northern MI. Food was delicious and they were accommodating of my gluten allergy (make sure to ask the server about options as there were way more than the menu said). Can't wait to be back.

    Gilchrist is a charming house turned restaurant and winery in equally charming Sutton's Bay. We…read moremade reservations for lunch on a Saturday, though they were not overly busy during our visit. Two of the current Top Chef contestants were previously chefs here before filming. They have a good sized uncovered outdoor patio, and more limited seating inside. The interior seating has a homey feel, the decor is simple Northern, Lake Michigan. The menu is short, but a good variety of options, I'm not sure how often it changes, as the entrees during our visit were a bit more substantial, suited for cooler weather. We had Ceasar salads, Mac and cheese, burrata, and Chicken Marsala. I also had their soup of the day, a beef chili, my favorite item we had. We thoughts the Ceasar was a standard good. The Mac and Cheese was a bit boring and dry. The Burrata was great, nice fresh tomato's. We also enjoyed the chicken. I had a flight of three of their wines, nicely presented. I thought both of the whites, first fruits, and the Gruner Veltliner, were very good. Gilchrist is relatively newer to the area wineries and a nice addition.

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    4.1(95 reviews)
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    Came here back in October and loved it so much I wanted to visit again with my brother. They have a…read moregood selection of dry to semi dry wines which was right up my palette! I ended up getting a red flight and a white flight which was 3 wines for $12! I've never seen a better deal than that for location, quality of wine and pour. Bill was amazing and even helped upkeep the fire pit right outside. When we got too cold to be outside we had the option of either enjoying our wine inside or in the multiple heated igloo rooms which was a nice touch and allowed space to enjoy everything without being overcrowded. A lot of people came on to purchase wine which they have amazing deals per bottle/case. Overall 10/10 and can't wait to come back in the spring/summer!

    From the moment you walk up to Shady Lane Winery, you feel like you've stepped into a little slice…read moreof paradise. Between the vineyards, glowing string lights, and cozy fire pits, the atmosphere is unbeatable. Warm, inviting, and the perfect backdrop for a glass (or two). The staff here are fantastic, friendly, welcoming, and eager to share their knowledge not just about Shady Lane's wines, but also other wineries in the area. It really added to the experience and made us feel at home. Overall, this was such a solid stop and one I'd absolutely come back to again. Great wine, great people, and a setting that makes you want to linger.

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