Black Star Farms Tasting Rooms
Our tasting rooms offer wine flights, spirit flights, wine by the glass, featured cocktails, retail sales, cocktail parties and more.
Walk-ins are welcome; no reservation needed. Learn more about booking our private Vega Wine Pavilion here.
Our flagship tasting room on the Leelanau Peninsula, a mere 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City, boasts a spacious post-and-beam architecture with multiple tasting areas. Here, you can indulge in over 40 award-winning wines tailored to every palate, from the driest to the sweetest. As one of Michigan’s pioneering craft distilleries, we take pride in our European-style fruit brandies that reflect our rich agricultural legacy. We offer spirit tastings and a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Additionally, our exclusive members-only Barrel Room awaits, offering a private sanctuary for those who seek a more intimate tasting experience. We invite you to come for a taste and stay for a glass!
Take advantage of these great specials offered at both tasting rooms!
Sunday Funday $5 Mimosas | Specialty Bloody Marys | $10 Mimosa Flights
Thursday Happy Hour 3-6 PM ½ off wines by the glass | 10% off bottles to go | rotating cocktail specials
Our tasting rooms, with their multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, are the perfect venue for after-hours private parties or business gatherings for groups of 20+ people. What sets us apart is our selection of award-winning wines and house-made craft cocktails, ensuring that your event is truly special. Just fill out our inquiry form below to get started.
Please note: This is for after-hours private parties only and is not for reservations during business hours. As a reminder, our tasting rooms operate on a first-come basis and do not require reservations.
SUTTONS BAY TASTING ROOM
The original Black Star Farms tasting room is 13 miles from downtown Traverse City on the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula. The gorgeous 160-acre estate also features a winery, destination Inn, farm-to-table bistro, unique event venues, an equestrian facility, and hiking trails. In addition to multiple inside tasting bars, wine can be enjoyed on our seasonal Terrace Patio. Wine club members and Inn guests have access to the exclusive Barrel Room, where they will experience a level of refinement above and beyond our standard tasting room.
HOURS
Monday – Friday 11 AM-6 PM
Saturday 11 AM-8 PM
Please note, wine flights are available from 11-6. Cocktails and wines by the glass are served from 6-8.
Sunday 11 AM-6 PM
LOCATION
10844 E Revold Road, Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682
CONTACT
231.944.1270
OLD MISSION TASTING ROOM
Black Star Farms Old Mission sits just off scenic M-37, only minutes from downtown Traverse City, among the vineyards, orchards, and panoramic views of Old Mission Peninsula. The tasting room boasts a round bar constructed from wine barrels and a cozy fireplace, and a large outdoor patio in a farmstead setting. Plan your next cocktail party or corporate event with us! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through our 50+ wines, cider, and brandies, all of which express the regional nature of northwest Michigan.
HOURS
Monday – Friday 11 AM-6 PM
Saturday 11 AM-7 PM
Please note, wine flights are available from 11-6. Cocktails and wines by the glass are served from 6-7.
Sunday 11 AM-6 PM
LOCATION
360 McKinley Road E. Traverse City, MI 49686
CONTACT
231.944.1300
Testimonials
This is probably (we didn’t visit all 26 wineries) one of the best locations to sip and enjoy the Leelanau countryside. Quiet, peaceful, gorgeous setting and building with well-designed features. Outdoor and indoor settings with both great ambiance. Chris the manager took great care of us. Tara, our server also top-notch and great at hospitality. Great experience. The cafe right across the drive offers food and wine without traveling and no wait. Late Harvest Riesling is a must-taste and purchase.
Trip Advisor ~ 2022
Awesome winery. Best service around. Nice variety of wine and they also have spirits, of which they have a nice variety of flavors. Definitely, a place to visit at least once, but I bet if you visit it will become one of your regular stops. Drink up!
Google ~ 2022
This was not only a fun experience but amazing wines. A must-go to when in town. The staff was friendly and super helpful.
Google ~ 2021
What a beautiful way to spend a summer afternoon! There is a large selection of dry wines with plenty of sweet wines too. There is a wide variety of seating locations across the campus depending on your preference. We came with a dog, and they were able to easily accommodate us on the lawn of the tasting room. The members of my group all got a wine sampling and the spirit sampling. This is the best way to try the vast selections of wines. The cherry lemonade was so refreshing. Our favorite wines were the Rosé, Artisan Red, Sparkling Riesling. Favorite spirits included the 10-Year Apple Brandy and Spirit of the Vineyard Red Grappa.
Yelp ~ 2022
Like being in a different place and time, hiked the trails through the vineyard and woods, and bought some wine for gifting. I will definitely go back.
Google ~ 2021
Beautiful! This was our first stop on the 2021 Harvest Days wine tour and the place was simply beautiful! The hubs isn’t too big on wine but he found a few he liked here – between us we left with a case of wine lol. They are dog friendly and they even brought our fur baby a bowl of cold water! Will join their wine club & cannot wait to go back!
Trip Advisor ~ 2021
Great place to have wine and relax with the family. Great staff. Highly recommend.
Google 2022
My husband and I were celebrating our 50th anniversary in the Traverse City area. We spent the afternoon sampling delicious wines while enjoying the open-air patio overlooking the beautiful grounds. The wines were wonderful. We each got a flight of 3 wines, which were samples of our choosing. The staff was very friendly and helpful in getting us set up. Since it was such an enjoyable way to spend a relaxing afternoon, we highly recommend visiting Black Star Farms.
Trip Advisor ~ 2022
The staff is friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. We found some wines we enjoyed very much. The atmosphere is delightful. Beautiful farm setting with gorgeous vineyards. If you love a relaxing setting and no pretense, it’s worth a try!
Yelp ~ 2021