When in Traverse City,we were looking for a nice evening out to meet the sunset and my husband picked this winery. Gosh,the grounds are super pretty,with oh the views!! Super friendly staff who were all over our dog. The wine & slushie selection available was also great-would highly recommend the wine slushie actually - as well as their Rose - if you're after something refreshing on a hot day/evening. We had a lovely time and would definitely be back! read more

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Had a very pleasant first time experience here. Jon was great, the view was beautiful overlooking the vineyards on a hill as the snow came down over them. Jon was one of the most knowledgeable gentlemen I've met in regards to wine. He shared and abundance of knowledge with me which I appreciated very much. The wines were excellent as was the experience. I brought my 2 small children here and didn't feel unwelcome whatsoever (even thought my youngest 10 month old did his best to chew a menu up). I would highly recommend this place due to the view, quality, price and experience. Thank you Jon! read more

Rove was the first stop on our wine tour and it was a great start to the day! It has a beautiful scenic patio to overlook the area. Had lots of great wine to try and flights were a good price. We would love to come back and enjoy it longer in the future and even try some of their frozen wine slushy options! read more

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Absolutely 5 stars for Rove Winery! This spot is a hidden gem nestled in the rolling hills of Traverse City. The location is breathtaking--expansive vineyard views, serene surroundings, and the kind of peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to stay all afternoon. The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and offering great recommendations without any pressure. And the wine? Honestly, it exceeded all expectations--we tried both of their flights and enjoyed each of the pours and their whites were our favorite. Usually we love a good Chardonnay on a summer afternoon, but we're surprised and how much we liked their Rose, the Riesling and the top choice was their Fiona Runda. It was light, balanced and delicious. A must-visit if you're in the area. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Nice view, good wine. Came during winter and still open. Got a flight we liked them all.

Fast, friendly service, very generous with the cider flight pours! The working vineyard grounds and the hilltop view are gorgeous. There was a singer/songwriter playing Friday at 5:30p in the heated tent our back. He was very talented. Good stop in TC. Would definitely come back. read more

Rove Estate - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Cute place, we dropped by here for wine today. Tastings are $14 and you get to choose 5 small glasses of wine, which was pretty good. My favorite was the Pinot Noir but the cherry cider was also good. Wine by the glass was also reasonable, like $7+. We enjoyed some of that on the patio - if you're doing a tasting, it has to be done indoors so the (bartendress?) can serve you. The staff there was very knowledgeable about the wine, too, and even suggested another nearby winery for us nearby, which we headed to after. The building seemed new and was very pretty, and they also have food, NA beverages, and chocolate for purchase. read more

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Take the gravel drive to the top of a hill if you want a beautiful sunset experience. We arrived on a Friday and there was a live music. We ordered a preselected flight. They accept cash or credit. I had the enthusiast wine flight and my husband had the cider flight. There was some food to select but they were out of a meat and cheese option my husband inquired about. We ended up getting the garlic artichoke spread and crackers. Found ourselves a seat on the deck in the back and quickly learned the table was wiggly; so the balance game of cheese board and wine flight was interesting. Unfortunately it wasn't a table leg issue it was a base issue and since there were no other available tables we took it. Made for an eventful drinking and eating experience anyway. We were approached by a women that let us know she was selling flowers on the other side of the building. I love fresh flowers so I grabbed some cash and put together a beautiful bouquet. We stayed to watch the sunset and the band played until 8pm. Beautiful evening to be out in it. read more

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Okay, I'll be the first to admit, wine isn't my thing, but that's why the almighty created the wine slushy! This was the only place out of 7-12 wine establishments visited to offer a wine slushy! Wonderful outdoor seating, awesome event tent with radiant heaters! Great service and superb tasting slushies! #sloshedonslushies.... (P.S. drink responsibly) read more

Rove Estate - Wine Slushy - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Great service! Wonderful ambiance and beautiful views of the surrounding vineyard. Glad we stopped to check it out. read more

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Every wine, both reds and whites, I tried here was fantastic and enjoyed the sweeping views and modern ambiance.

Amazing experience! Stopped by on our way to Traverse City and were cordially received, pleasantly surprised by wines, we literally liked almost all we tried. Such a gem from wines, to views, to people and service! read more

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We came on a quiet and chilly Thursday afternoon. We were the only people in there the entire time, other than staff. Both staff members we met (the general manager and the wine club manager) were very friendly and engaging. We loved most everything we tried. Rove is usually our first stop on our wine trips and it's always a pleasant stop! read more

Beautiful winery! Not a big wine gal but I found their white wines to be quite enjoyable. Loved their spacious patio - we came at a time with not many people there and got to snag some cute pics! read more

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The Rove offers a stand-out tasting experience, especially if you go on a weekday afternoon, when the tourists aren't around. Yes, the wines are excellent. But the Rove's competitive advantage is also its staff. The afternoon of October 28th, two staffers walked me through a flight of wines. They offered insights about them in a friendly, conversational way. I'm not stupid when it comes to wines, but I'm unfamiliar with them (I'm a Pabst drinker). So I was glad for the chance to talk things over with them while sampling the wines. If you're not sure what you want, try the Connoisseur Flight. Some may consider it pricey (four glasses, $24). But it's a representative selection of Rove wines which will help you zero in on what you like. It led me to buy six bottles which my wife and friends will certainly enjoy on our next special occasion. read more

The winery was gorgeous! The wine was light, and delicious. This is a great place to chill and share a bottle. It's about $10/glass, and a great big open space to sit and look out at the grape vines. read more

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Stopped in to explore the venue. Had a $12 glass of Merlot. Found it to be tasteless and watery.

View is good, but only one cider and it's midddd although this is a wine place aka a winery so such is life lol View is great though! read more

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One of the most beautiful vineyards I was fortunate to visit while in Traverse City. There is a patio that looks out to the sunset over the vines, and they played live music for all to enjoy. I tried a few of the homemade chocolates form inside, and they were a terrific pairing for the wine. When I went, it was setup so that there was a long table with wines under an outdoor pavilion, and there wasn't a large selection. So, that was different, but it was towards the end of the evening, so that could have been why. Overall, wonderful experience with the music, sunset, patio, and drinks. The vineyard was beautiful to walk into and take pictures as well. read more

Rove Estate - View from the patio at sunset - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Five stars for the beautiful view and great service. I was a little underwhelmed with the Rove chartreuse board. Triscuits in a plastic to go box... I loved the olives and the fig jam but the meat and cheese offerings were just ok. Our wine sampling was also ok, I opted for the red and white combo but switched to Riesling from the Chardonnay. There is $1 up charge for any changes. Riesling was my favorite here so I was happy with that decision. Normally not a big deal but its not a reserve bottle or anything special so the charge just does not make sense. The Cab they poured was way too young and the Rose bland. We also got reprimended for walking down to the vineyard to take a picture. If thats your rule its understandable but a sign would be much better than chasing us down. read more

Rove Estate - Beautiful views, great chartreuse board... - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

The Rove winery is a must stop just for the views itself. The wine is good also although I was disappointed that several of the ones I wanted to taste were out of stock. We still enjoyed a nice charcuterie tray with a couple glasses of wine on the terrace overlooking some beautiful views. I'd like to come back when they have live music in the evening and watch the sun set from here. I imagine it would be gorgeous. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE I could have stayed here all day. If there was an option for overnight accommodations, it would be a no brainer to stay here. The wine is delicious and everyone working there is able to answers questions and inform customers about their wines. They were personable, friendly, gave great local recommendations for dinner, etc. I cannot recommend Rove enough. We ended up bringing several bottles home and anticipate buying more online when we run out. We loved Rehianna! What a special place. read more

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Yelp review SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 3 DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 4 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.57 This vineyard is off the beaten path if you want to spend your time on the peninsula closer to Traverse city but it's definitely worth the drive if you have never been. Every table outdoors has an incredible view. Also, if you haven't been to Traverse city before the wineries that take reservations are booked way in advance, and the non reservation wineries have 60-120 min waits if you decide to head down on a weekend. This place took reservations but they had spots available the weekend of. We ordered wine samplers and enjoyed the beautiful blue sky. The menu isn't overwhelming so we tried everything. Out of all the wineries we went to this was one of two that I actually bought a bottle from. It was absolutely amazing. The food wasn't special and was merely store bought crackers, meats, cheese, but it paired well with the wines and was reasonably priced. The olives had incredible flavor though. They met all the Covid guidelines and the staff was on top of cleaning and sanitizing. The staff was also very attentive and delightful. This is a must see if you are traveling to Traverse City. read more

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Got ourselves a wine flight and the white was my favorite! The winery itself had immaculate views and it's one of the closer ones that are located near downtown Traverse City. read more

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Very beautiful setting, great service for how busy they were, and good wine!!! Even on a rainy day it was very nice read more

Rove Estate - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

We stopped in on a group tour with 5 couples. We had the whole tasting room reserved and we all did individual tastings. While the atmosphere and scenery is beautiful, we weren't overly impressed by the rest. We understand that it's covid and it's hard to interact with staff, but it didn't feel like a true tasting. The bartenders basically just kept checking your list and pouring your next tasting. They never taught us about each one or gave us many details on each sample. It was awkward because they all have masks on and are behind a shower curtain while pouring drinks, but the best part of tastings is always learning about each sample. While doing the tasting, we weren't allowed to walk away from the bar. They were very strict on this and we weren't even allowed to take a drink on the patio. We had to stand at the bar and complete the entire tasting before we could move to the patio or their tent. The wives did like that they provided blankets while outside because it was pretty chilly. It was pouring for a lot go our visit and a lot of water was coming into the tent. Overall, not our favorite spot but maybe just ordering one drink and enjoying the patio would be better than a tasting. read more

Rove has a great location with a nice overlook of their vineyards and surrounding area. Really wanted to try their new sparkling - only to find out it was not able to be sampled, bottle only, and staff did not have much knowledge of tasting notes (for $28 need a bit more confidence to buy). Staff were all young and lacked training in knowledge of wine. Tastings were limited to a pre-set flight and glasses were $8 for non-local grapes and $10+ for MI ones. (1) Glass prices are much higher than other places in area (2) Never seen a local place highlight so many wines not from area (not my preference, if I'm in MI I want MI wine) 3) Pours are disappointingly very conservative. So we occasionally have gotten cider but now they've cut down on options there too, only having 1 on offer. Ok....but their charcuterie plate was always a nice item....but that too has changed. For $17 you can see what we got in a poorly presented plastic container with Prairie Breeze being the only stand out (the fig jam and mustard were less than a tablespoon in size). I've met Mackenzie before and enjoy her company, but part of what drew us to Rove (approachable, affordable, presentation, etc) is getting lost.  I think more focus on experience and less on entertainment could improve future visits. Sadly will be a while before we give it another chance. read more

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You are paying for a view! Great wine but a few dollars overpriced for the expected quality. Had the red wine flight and some of the wines weren't amazingly good, but they were satisfying to drink looking out the outdoor deck. The Cabernet Franc/Merlot was bold and flavorful, yet not too sweet. Other than wine, they sell a variety hand food that pair with wine. For Traverse City (one of the best wine cities in the US), their wine is standard. The view is undoubtably beautiful and atmosphere was relaxing. Great conversations is all you need for this place. read more

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I don't know what I can say that hasn't been said. The wines were great and service was top notch. Beautiful view.

Evan was a great server ! Wine is great, the view might even be better. You can't customize wine flights which is a bit of a bummer. read more

Excellent winery. Evan, who guided our tour, was very knowledgeable and made us feel welcome. Great selection and very clean facility. A must stop! read more

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My S/O made reservation here for a tasting and I'm not much of a wine drinker but I went along and I'm glad I did. First, I can't understate how beautiful a setting this vineyard is. The trees, sunsets, rows of grapes and even the tasting room are like something out of a Napa Valley magazine. Its just gorgeous. I could sit, no wine, and take in the views alone all day. The tasting while but was underwhelming. The have an EXCELLENT red blend, and a Riesling that while very sweet I rather enjoyed the complexity. That said, I prefer scotch so don't take my word for it. What really made my night was the Mules. Dry Cider, regular apple Cider, Spices all served hot and on a 50 degree night made for a great experience out on their expansive patio. I'd really like this place to succeed and I'll be back. I'm hoping they can get a few more snacks on their menu (expand the charcuterie selections) and I'd love to see so more diversity in the wine (ice-wine, ports, sparkling). Also, the people! our servers worked as a team and the young man who did the tasting for us (cant remember his name) was just great. Knowledgeable on flavor profiles, growing process and awards. Great guide for our experience. read more

Rove Estate - This is an unfiltered view of sunset from the deck of Rove. Reason enough for a visit. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

I had not been or heard of Rove before and stumbled upon it my last time in TC. It will now be added to my go to rotation of wineries. The rose' was delicious and the views were amazing. The only thing I wish was that they had more food options. The food they did have comes in a plastic container and didn't scream winery to me. For that reason we skipped food and waiting until the next spot. Otherwise I definitely recommend this for a wine stop! read more

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This place has no business being this good looking. Service was clutch, snacks were delicious, wine hit the spot, views were show stopping and the environment was on point. Big fan of the vibe here and will be back again. read more

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What a view! I've been to many wineries in the Leelanau/Traverse area and this is definitely one of the best views I've found. The wine was delicious too! It is a little more expense than other wineries in the area though and they did not allow you to customize your flights of wine. read more

Rove Estate - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

We love this winery however they were out of some of the best ones till this spring. We did flights trying someones we hadn't before. We ended up leaving with a bottle or two of things we wouldn't have bought if they had everything. This is a cool winery close to the city and worth a quick trip. It's ok to drink white wines even when it's cold outside! read more

Rove Estate - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

All their wines are kind of pricey but the 2014 Cabernet Franc / Merlot was reeeally good. We went in the winter but they've probably got a really gorgeous view in the summer. The bar was kind of small so it wouldn't be great for a giant group read more

One of the places we happened upon and went in for a tasting. My friend bought a few bottles. They had more white's than reds .. and the few red's they had were too sweet or rose'. such a fun day and great place for girls getaway. read more

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Great place! The view at sunset was nice. We prefer to go during the week when it's not busy.

Friendly service, great views of the vineyard coupled with the fall mcigan colors, and amazing wine.