First of all, stunning atmosphere! We walked in and were greeted by Catherine. She asked us what we normally liked and helped us pick 2 flights worth of wines. It was a pretty even balance of whites, sparking, reds, and something funky on each and she was so enthusiastic to send us on a journey (A journey we were really hoping to have). we also ordered a Caesar salad (EAT THE ANCHOVIES, delicious) and a procuitto pizza. both were excellent and great size for sharing (2 people). We went back inside to see Catherine to buy a bottle and sample a little more. Thank you Catherine! we are hospitality people and appreciate seeing passionate and knowledgable people in the industry, especially at something so special as a vineyard. read more

Beautiful building and views. I felt like I was transported to Europe. The wines were tasty and I loved the food options here. The reds were really good! Would definitely come back! read more

Went with a group of seven women for a tour and tasting. The charcuterie board had a variety of delicious food items that went well with the wine. We had a wonderful time going four stories down. The wine was good. There was wine for each palate read more

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We sat on the private roof top. Service was great. We got wine flights and focaccia bread. The view was stunning. Perfect stop for wine views and photos read more

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This is a Curse of Oak Island (Marty I believe) winery. Some Oak Island stuff around. Not impressed with any wines, OK, not outstanding. Prices are at a premium. Nice views and v nice bldg. read more

What a gorgeous location for a winery! Came here on a Wednesday late afternoon. They had a l4 wins tasting for not too bad around $20. The server helped me pick some options. They gave me a little wine tower to hold my glasses and I brought them outside to sit and drink while looking over Lake Michigan. They had great live music as well playing as you enjoyed your wine. Great experience! read more

Mari Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

The view is AMAZING They have an amazing semi sweet reisling - nice crisp taste Service is good and they have it figured out for when they are busy read more

Mari Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This is probably the fanciest vineyard I've been to. The building looks like a castle,the outdoors has amazing scenic views and the staff provide butler-like service,so the high price of wines on offer is well justified! Flights are pretty expensive ($24 for 3) but you get full glasses of select wines rather than tiny plastic cups,so it's worth it. Besides,all their wines are organic and the selection is quite big,so there's something for everyone. I personally really liked their semi-dry Riesling! Outdoor patio is friendly for a visit with pups! And one fun fact-we arrived as soon as they opened on a weekday by 11am,thinking we'll be the only day-drinkers there,but surprise surprise-there were at least 6 other cars full of wine enthusiasts haha. In a nutshell,I'd love to be back-and a special shoutout to Renee who helped me pick the wine I'd like to have a full glass of. read more

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Wonderful experience, staff where friendly and helpful, we got a flight of reds. The tasting room has a great view of the Lake and you can go outdoors to enjoy the view as well as relax in one of the many areas provided. Great place. read more

This place is so nice and the inside is so cozy. Definitely has an old world feel with a hint of modern. I love the cork mural behind the bar. There's a beautiful view when you sit outside. my husband and I got 2 flights to taste a variety of wines. So good. So relaxing to just sit and look at the water and rolling hills of grape vines. The only gripe is that below is the road and you can hear traffic but other than that it is a wonderful place! read more

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Such a cool winery beautiful castle vibes and fantastic views from up above the water below Had a charcuterie board and a dry Pinot, very good read more

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This vineyard was recommended by an Uber driver in the area. The owners are the brothers from the show, "Oak Island." This place was huge and beautiful with beautiful views and delicious wine. Highly recommend! read more

Mari Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Mari Vineyards is one of the most beautiful properties on Old Mission Peninsula! The wines are a bit pricier than at some of the other spots, but the views and priceless and the service is very professional. read more

Mari Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This is my favorite place on the peninsula! It is so popular that it is so hit mess on tables and service. if you catch it just right when you get a nice table by the fire, it's one of the best experiences on the Peninsula! if you catch it when there's two tour buses there and a birthday party next to the fireplaces you won't be impressed Food/appetizers is good here and the wine is good and fairly priced. Timing is everything here . read more

Mari Vineyards - VIP seating ! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This is the perfect location for a bachelorette! While I'm not a personal fan of the wine, as I prefer dry reds, the group I was with loved their wines. We also took a tour of the venue, which was super neat! And nothing beats the backdrop of the beautiful vineyard + the lake. read more

This was an Impromptu stop on the way to our hotel. Live music. Great haply hour. Friendly Staff who gave good dinner recommendations, thanks Kate! View was beautiful and the wine and small plates were delicious. We ordered glasses of Troglodyte (Rosso, Rosato and Bianco) and Malvasia Ambra. We recommend them all. Small plates- herb focaccia - delicious, the sweetness from the roasted onion or garlic, chefs kiss. The olive tapenade w/ricotta was also good. I ate preferred it with the focaccia bread vs toasted crostini. read more

Mari Vineyards is one of the most beautiful places. The view alone is worth a visit. There was plenty of seating and all with a beautiful view. Everyone really enjoyed their wine and the relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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Been here many times. Beautiful place. Great wine flights and staff. We usually don't go anyplace else!

You come to MV for the gorgeous setting, not the overpriced wine from grapes that aren't from Michigan. The building, land, and views are stunning. The wine's not bad, honestly. It's pretty tasty. Most of the bottles are out of a teacher's budget :-( I really love getting wine that's all local, so to find out that they aren't a truly Michigan product was disappointing. Will it stop me from visiting when I'm in the area? Most likely not. It's too beautiful. read more

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Nice view, friendly staff, over priced for what it is in my opinion. Plenty of outdoor seating, flow of the entry to the hostess station to the bar was inefficient. read more

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Beautiful winery! Cherry wine was delicious! Easy to find and not too far into the peninsula. read more

Mari Vineyards - Archway to outside seating. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

They have a great view, good charcuterie board, and a few good wines. I wouldn't say their wines were very good and had little flavor. The service really wasn't friendly or over accommodating. When you get there you stand in a line and they take their time to just ask you what you want. There's not really a lot of help to it, or guidance on what to do. The outside chairs could use some work- if you sit on the picnic tables it feels like you're going to crash thru. The chairs then block the view to you and it's on a steep hill. read more

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The service is spectacular and the wine is bar none the best. So many distinctive and unique choices. They also have one of the best views on the peninsula, and if you are there in the winter when it's cold and snowy the dining room is so cozy. read more

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Wines are decent but pricey (read overpriced) but the views are outstanding. We didn't try the food, but it looked overpriced too. The outdoor space is nice... lots of places to sit and relax. I wish the sky hadn't been so hazy the day we were here. Sip your wine slowly, relax and enjoy the view. read more

Mari Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Of the wineries we visited, this was the nicest setting. The building is very nice and the views are amazing. The merlot was my favorite but enjoyed our selections. We didn't have reservations but got right up to the bar to order. The patio was very nice. read more

Mari Vineyards - Awesome view sitting in the chairs lining the grounds - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Great service when selecting wines to taste. Enjoyed the atmosphere in the building. Relaxing seating. Wines and food were very tasty. Beautiful views from patio and lawn seating. read more

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Mari Vinyars is such a peaceful little spot in Traverse City. The energy was vibrant yet calming, the space was beautiful, and the people were so kind. Left feeling totally refreshed and grounded. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Absolutely amazing!!! The views, the wines, the service, the ambiance, everything was perfect. Located on Old Mission Peninsula, the views are stunning. My mom is obsessed with the "The Curse of Oak Island" TV show, and the stars of that show are also the founders of this winery, so I had to bring her here. We had a larger group so we reserved the upper private terrace, with views of the beautiful East Bay. We had full table service and it was a wonderful experience. Sue took excellent care of us. She was our private guide and concierge. What a wonderful lady!!! Everything at Mari is 100% estate grown and produced. They believe in sustainability. We each tried a flight of 4 wines, and we got to choose which ones we wanted. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the 2017 Ultima Thule, which is a gorgeous red. I certainly enjoyed the white wines too and there were some lovely rosé and Rieslings. The food was delicious too. We enjoyed our meat and cheese charcuterie. Very high quality and excellent flavors. I highly recommend coming here. read more

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Came with my besties early on a Saturday afternoon, they were busy but not too busy where there were no seats. We sat outside since it was decent out and it so nice they had a fireplace to sit at and the views were amazing. Staff was super friendly and nice and we didn't order food just got the different wine flights. Everything was amazing. read more

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This is set in such a beautiful spot! They have lots of seating overlooking the bay. We spent a couple hours enjoying the view, the wine and the food. Highly recommend! read more

Mari Vineyards - Hummus/veggie plate and garlic cheese spread - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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When we very first visited here some years ago, they were brand new. The property looked somewhat ostentatious to me from below as we drove in. BUT THEN. We tried the wines. We got to know them. We joined their wine club too... It's a lovey, gracious property, perched on top of a hill, overlooking vineyards & distant bay. Sigh... Some things have changed since CoVid & scarcity of help. You have to have a reservation for tasting or food (their snacks alone are delicious). There was a 35 minute wait for tables on the patio. You used to be able to grab any table, bring your glass from outside & your olives & marcona olives out to sit & soak up the view. Currently, you either need the reservation, or just get a glass of wine and sit in the available Adirondack chairs or picnic tables in the hillside. Which is pretty sweet. Even short staffed, they are courteous & welcoming. Their wines are SO good! I sipped a Troglodyte Rosata, so good, a deep almost orangey pink, very very good. Husband had the Row 7, pricey by the bottle, but we always love it. Special shout out to the very friendly SUE, who rang up our bottle purchase. It is a delicious way to spend a half hour or hour....so DO IT! read more

Mari Vineyards - Sitting in the hill with a glass of Troglodyte Rosato--mmmmm - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Phenomenal view, Line to be serviced moves fast, clean and nice decor in bathroom, spacious options to sit outdoors, longer wait for an actual table, bees were overwhelming considering the tables were not cleaned and glasses sitting in the grass, wine tasting is a long pour :) and pretty tasty wine. read more

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I don't typically write bad reviews but the vibe at this place was just off. From the time we walked into the place until we left. The staff was unpleasant and unfriendly. I felt stereotyped the moment I stepped in the door. No one assisted us until we made a little noise. Then that service was just as terrible. The wine wasn't great. I've had better wine in Napa, France and Italy. Also there's more wineries along the peninsula that treat the customers way better. read more

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Probably our favorite vineyard on the peninsula. Great wines. Everything we tried we liked and ended up buying $75 in bubbly. Great service that was fun and knowledgeable which makes all the difference. Turns out she was a friend of the family from way back...way way back. Really nice facility and it seems to mature and expand every year. Always a must and go early since it closes earlier than others. read more

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Beautiful view. Wines were satisfactory except the 2022 Merlot which stood out for it's deep, delicious cherry fruit. read more

Mari Vineyards - View of the lake from Mari vineyard grounds - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Beautiful winery, inside and out. Views and style were amazing. Wasn't a huge fan of the wine for the price.

Best vineyard in Traverse City, would highly recommend to any locals or tourists visiting. Stunning view of the water, amazing wine, live music, friendly staff. Cannot recommend enough read more

Mari Vineyards - winery with a view - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Nicely situated and great views from the top and by the chateau. The chateau at the vineyard looks fantastic. Think it's been renovated, we think. What a palatial building. We walked the grounds some. Inside is quite nicely done as well. A bit of a wait to get seated inside or outside. They have propane fires out on their patio. Great views of the water from up here. They have some nice selections of wines. The charcuteries ate meat heavy here too. The upper decks are closed off. They do give tours of the facilities. We skipped it today. We walked more and decided to skip out on waiting for a seat. read more

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The vineyard and tasting room sit atop a hill overlooking the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay; you can imagine the stunning scenery. The building is reminiscent of old world Italian and the tasting room is very spacious. From the moment you enter, you are immediately greeted with friendly staff. The wine selection is extensive. My wife and I had 2 flights of 8 different wines; none disappointed. read more

Mari Vineyards - Flight of reds and white/rosato. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Another winery, another unforgettable view in TC. This was our second stop for day one. I would recommend reservations, I think there are a lot more options inside, including a charcuterie board. We got a table outside and it was really nice weather so it wasn't a big deal. I can't remember the names of any of the wines but they were great. Flight options are the way to go in my opinion and they were very reasonably priced. read more

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