What a gorgeous location for a winery!…read more 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!

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

Of course some of the best local wines! Have brought local friends and they had no idea how good…read moreeverything was!! The food tasty! Everything we ordered was so good! The oysters always the best!! Thank you for always for a great experience! See you again soon!!

For selfish reasons I almost don't want to post this review but these guys deserve a huge shoutout!…read moreThe Oyster Social on Fri's & Sat's has always been a hit but their new entree menu is a home run!! Delicious, beautiful food AND affordable pricing makes this a rare gem where multiple visits are warranted. Scallops (4 big ones/$25) were cooked perfectly & we loved the Ahi with 3 dipping options. The atmosphere is super casual (water station at end of tasting bar) bring a pen/pencil to fill out your Oyster menu. Staff working the tasting bar will take orders but don't be shy to go to them as well. Fireplace inside & fire pit outside are especially nice (I noticed several board games available too). Do yourself a favor; check out their online menu and make a reservation.

Bel Lago...go for the views, and drink only the rose…read more Was expecting SO much from Bel Lago, and if you are a sweeter wine drinker, you are going to be disappointed. Service was fantastic! The gentleman that helped up suggested the NoMI, and if he hadn't, I would have thought every wine here was awful. The rose is delightful. The other sweeter whites? I had to force myself to finish the tasting. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Ice Wine are all varieties I typically enjoy, but these were all a pass. If you find yourself at Bel Lago, and are a sweet wine drinker, get the NoMI, head outside. and enjoy the view of Lake Leelanau!

I'm a sweet wine lover, my husband is a dry. This place has something for everyone! The wine is SO…read moreGOOD. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. The nomi & mulled wine they make is delicious is for me. Hundband loves the blankwnfisch or the bouquetti.The ambiance is relaxing, the views are gorgeous. This is my favorite winerary on both peninsulas!

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.

Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5…read moreViews: 5 Hands down the best tasting experience we had on the peninsula. It was the first on the list and certainly didn't disappoint. Mark was extremely knowledgeable and genuinely willing to teach and learn about every bottle! Not only will I be returning again in the next couple weeks but I am seriously considering the wine club membership. We walked out of there with 6 bottles. Dare I need to say more? Cheers!

A great place to visit! Beautiful views and lots of amazing wines to choose from. The staff was…read morevery friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the wines to sample and how to pair them. Definitely worth your time.

This was our first stop of our girl's wine weekend. "Buck" (as we called him...we didn't get his…read morename, but he was in all camo ready to go hunting!) was very knowledgeable, we liked the mulled wine, the setting was...ok. It felt more like a bar than anything else.

Cute little winery near Torch Lake. We stopped through for a tasting flight on a Saturday afternoon…read morein June. It was pretty quiet (early season in Northern MI) for a Saturday, and we enjoyed the peace of their patio area. The charcuterie board complemented the wines and it was nice to have a little something to snack on before moving on to the next spot.

What a fun spot! This place was recommended to me as a first time visitor to Traverse City. Located…read moreon the main street it has great curb appeal and an inviting look. As you enter you will encounter all things cherry as there are many different foods, drinks, and other items for purchase. It may feel a little overwhelming with the amount of things in the store! My family and I got to enjoy various samples of all things cherry, my favorite being the cherry gummy bears. We headed over to the wine counter in which we did two wine tastings for $1 each. The staff member who served us was knowledgeable and informative. Both of the wines I got were delicious! Overall we had a great experience and would encourage anyone to make this a stop while visiting the downtown Traverse City shops!

Everyone says you have to go to the Cherry Republic when you're in Traverse City. And you kind of…read moredo. Especially if you need to pick up gifts for in-laws and the neighbor who gets your mail when your out of town. Not super nice gifts. But cute gifts or interesting food stuffs. Spoiler alert: The food stuffs you eventually buy will be made with cherries. Cherry wine, cherry jam, cherry salsa, cherry barbecue sauce, cherry candy... Some of it's great, some not so much. It's large. It's packed. It's touristy. It has oven mitts with cherry designs and aprons with clever sayings. You've been somewhere like this before. If it's your thing, they do it pretty well. If not, this store will not change your mind.

This place is by far one of the most beautiful cideries I've ever been to. This place features so…read moremany views and places to sit at it's absolutely breathtaking. There's decent amount of parking inside the parking lot. We came here during the day where they had live music. The bartender was very friendly and social. Great selection of hard ciders that are made here that I've never heard of before but "smitten" is my favorite hard cider that they had. They got some light food options as well if you get a little hungry. They got plenty of souvenirs and obviously hard cider to take home. Very clean restrooms too! Prices are a bit High but when you're here, it's totally worth it! Highly recommend visiting!

Amazing ciders, beautiful views, great live music, friendly staff ... Suttons Bay has everything!…read moreWe had truly the best afternoon here tasting ciders and admiring the views. I love that you can order blends to mix up the flavors! I got a blend of the cherry and the spicy habanero cider. And the cider slushies were great! I will absolutely be back next time I'm in the area.

This is a must-visit winery, and very popular with the bachelorette groups! The views are stunning,…read morethe wine is delicious, and the porch area is large and perfect for sipping your wine!

I come here for Ernest & the frose! Charcuterie board and…read moresoup is also very good. My only criticism is that I have had 2 unpleasant waitresses the last 2 times that really killed the vibe. If those ladies were half as nice as Ernest this would be 5 stars.

I went to Mawby for part of a bachelorette winery tour and it was awesome. They are such a cute…read morespot with great views, wine, and service. I had a delicious wine flight and we shared charcuterie crackers, cheese, and pickles - it was nice to have a food option that was at a good price. Melinda worked with us and was so attentive and kind and great for catering to a large group of people.

We only discovered Mawby thanks to a recommendation from Shady Lane and wow, am I glad we did! Out…read moreof all the wineries we visited, this one easily landed in our top two. If you enjoy bubbly wine, this is an absolute must. Whether you like it dry or sweet, they've got something that will hit the spot. One of the coolest touches is that they seat you with a complimentary tasting of their house wine, such a welcoming way to start the experience. And yes, it was so good we may have brought a bottle (or two) home. Mawby is fun, laid-back, and a sparkling gem in wine country. Don't miss it if you're in the area!