Nice views and friendly service. Wine is about what you'd expect for the area - nothing amazing but…read morenot bad. They say they specialize in dry white wines. They had one red blend but said the juice comes from California given this area isn't great for reds. It was $12 for a tasting of 4-5 wines. I liked the Gneiss white and semi dry Riesling the best, both of which were a little on the sweet side despite the fact I typically don't like sweet wines. They also have small bites menu but we were stuffed having just come from lunch so didn't try.

Well-timed stop for wine and beautiful surroundings. We followed the sign off of US-31 on a whim…read moreand so glad we did. Fully sustainable vineyard with delicious wine and small plates. Great conversation on the patio. Dogs welcome. Super friendly sommelier and let us try the wines first. Only bummer is that they were out of the Grüner Veltliner-guess we'll have to come back!!

A nice visit! We…read morecame on a cool overcast early June afternoon. The building and grounds are real nice. The host was very helpful and nice. We ordered our tastes and sat in the covered area. Our host turned on a couple of heaters and that made it real pleasant. As for the wine, we liked the Dry Riesling and ended up buying a bottle. While we only really liked one of the wines, I would not dissuade you from coming here. It's setup well and the views are really nice.

Congratulations Lindsay and Nolan on your engagement! What a perfect place to make a special…read morememory. On the back of the property they have a GIANT heart wrapped with grape vines. Could not ask for a more romantic place. We witnessed the love between two beautiful souls and then went to the tasting room to celebrate with wine and some golf. Yes you heard me! They had a bucket/barrel and if you could make hole in one you would get a bottle of wine on the house. Now this bucket is a far ways away and the chance of making this shot is slim but not impossible. We did not make the shot on this trip but It definitely was fun watching everyone try! They had tables set out for everyone to enjoy the overlook and views while enjoying their wine. It was suggested to mix and match to create a beverage so I took and chance and was pleasantly surprised with the taste of Apple of my Elia and just peachy 50/50. We purchase a small batch of cherry bourbon for home as well as took part in an event the facility was holding on this particular day with Lakuna Links and permanent jewelry. What an excellent day all around. Torch Lake Cellars will definitely be a place in my book to stop again. Their slogan says it all. It's a grape Life!!!

A wine tasting room serving wines from 3 location. 1 near Indian River, 1 near Alpena, and lastly 1…read morefrom Florida. Yup you read that right, Florida. You get 1 free pour or 6 for $8 and a free glass. My serves ended up being a mixed bag. I didn't like 2, thought 2 as ok, and 2 as good. However I didn't love any. The person I was with liked 3 enough to buy a bottle. So a mixed bag. The service was good and friendly. Overall 4 stars.

Excellent service, extremely knowledgeable owner, incredibly relaxing ambiance. Hosts fun events…read morethroughout the year from pole dancing classes to paint and sips, contributing indelibly to our community. The only negativity in these reviews is from those not educated on wine and business enough to know that The Rusty Pelican is doing amazing for itself and for all of Gaylord! Cannot wait to enjoy to for many years to come.

Had to get out and enjoy before everything gets closed again. Oh lordy. Carpooled with one friend…read moreand met another friend there who lives in ER. It was really fun to catch up. Two of us enjoyed the sample of five 2-3oz pours. Pick your own of ciders or/including one rose. Two of em were just ok, too floral or aftertaste of no thank you. But, I liked the smoky 3c's and the best seller, Queen Anne (blueberries and cherries!). Rose was on point, too. The best part, great atmosphere, drinking your cider amongst the apple trees in the orchard. Byo food. Absolutely five stars, closes at 7pm, fyi.

The best cider place around. I wish they were closer to TC. Maybe another location ?…read moreLast time I was there, they were doing some different things like adding an outside food truck and covered eating area-this is all good. I wish they would invest in more and different cider options-same o, same o

What drew you in: The signs for a fresh farmer's market or for the wine tasting room? It really…read moredoesn't matter because the Royal Farms will not disappoint! A perfect stop between Traverse City and Mackinaw City, this charming, cozy, epicenter of hospitality has so much to offer. The market has a fun selection of locally-curated items to its own homemade pies, soups, salad, and in-season produce. The Tasting Room is a comfy spot, appointed with more tchotckes, nibbles, a fireplace, and an array of respectable wines and ciders to try. You can stroll around the grounds, see the scenic views, and relax over a flight of unique and tasty beverages. Most definitely a must-visit stop!

We loved going to Royal Farms again!! Spent the Day with Emma, we did two years ago!! Fantastic…read morewine and ciders... along with a comfy Royal Farms sweatshirt.

So pleasantly surprised that Chateau Chantal had 3 dealcoholized wine options. I'm pregnant and…read morestopped in with my husband so was so happy when I got to partake in a tasting as well. The view is amazing and my husband enjoyed the red wine tastings. Staff was extremely friendly, overall great experience!

First of all, this place is STUNNING! Such great views and beautiful rolling hills and the Traverse…read moreBay beyond. Come here even just for the views :) My parents and I pulled up on a sunny Friday and walked into the place and made a left to the tasting room. We waiting for around 5 min for a person to serve us and she was very nice. We each got a sample flight of 3 wines for $15. Kinda expensive but I think it's reasonable for the area. We took our flights and went outside to enjoy the view and drink. I have to say, we did not love the wines haha. There wasn't any difference I tasted from a house wine at a restaurant to their wines. They just did not have a good body to them , at least the reds . My mom said the ciders were good. I didn't try any of the whites but maybe they were better? I don't know if I would come back for the wine . But I would come back for the view:)

UGH. They got me. I joined their wine club. It really is a pretty good deal and they have some of…read moremy favorite wines. The Foxhole Red, La Crescent, and Sangria are solid choices. We also left with a mead, Baco Noir, and Red Raspberry. My girls tried the pretzel bites and lava cake. They were disappointed in the cake because there was no lava...just cake The winery itself is gorgeous and so cozy. The service is always friendly. Definitely make a stop in!

Of all the wineries we have visited in the area this one is our favorite. Inside the energy was…read moreelectric and contagious! Live music on weekends. Comfy couches, large bar, fireplaces inside and fire pits with conversation and seating arrangements outdoors plus a treehouse with fire pit and chairs to sit and enjoy your drink of choice. Blanket throws enable you to be cozy outdoors were also available. The bartenders are well versed on all of the selections and offered us a tasting of our choice since flights weren't being offered on nights with live music. We had the pretzel bites with cheese sauce for dipping and headed upstairs with our wine to the treehouse fire pit and enjoyed the company of others with the same idea.

I'm absolutely in love with this winery! I made a special trip to BOS just to grab a case of my…read morefavorite wine All that is Golden. I typically do not care for white wine, but this wine is the smoothest glass of yumminess I've even tasted! This past summer, I attended a wine event at FRAME in Hazel Park, that's where I discovered this quaint winery which is located just outside TC. We enjoyed a wine tasting and food pairing which was fantastic! I enjoyed learning about the different wines and meeting one of the owners/wine makers! It was a great experience and I can't wait to come back!

We really, really wanted to love this place. We chatted with the owners who are super nice, the…read morebuilding is a restored house that's so quaint, but sadly we tried a cider and a few wines and disliked them all. In addition, the tasting prices are the highest I've ever seen and I've been to over 35 wineries in Michigan.

You can't beat it. By far my favorite vineyard in TC. This one's located on the Old Mission…read morePeninsula. AMAZING views on their patio. We were sitting in the barrel room for our tasting, which is a lovely experience in itself. I did the wine & chocolate tasting while the others had a flight. Charcuterie has the option for GF crackers! Crunchmasters to be exact! The staff were lovely and wholesome. Seating is a bit snug so I wouldn't bring a heavy coat or large purse. Wine was delicious. Oh my goodness it was just the BEST! Highly recommend booking a car/shuttle service so you can thoroughly enjoy without risking drunk driving. ALSO! Book with a reservation.

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.

We have been here in years past and enjoyed it and we were not disappointed this trip. The wine…read morechoices for flights were great for white and red choices. We ordered the smoked white fish with our flights of wine and it was delicious. Our favorite wines were the chocolate cherry port and riesling. The bar area is small but there are plenty of places to sit outdoors and 2 glassed sphere structures also available for sitting in and relaxing with friends.

This place was super. So many tables, dog friendly (outside), and great food and drinks. You wander…read moreinside to order - nice food menu with lots of options and lots of fun s'mores kits that you can take outside to the fire pits. Some delicious hard cider options and some fun beers as well. Well worth a visit!