Old Mission Peninsula Winery Map: 11 Wineries
11 mapped wineries on Old Mission Peninsula in one interactive map, including 10 current official Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail members. Start with wine, choose the wineries you want, then route the day up Center Road around real drive times and posted tasting-room hours.
Old Mission Peninsula is the narrow finger of land that splits Grand Traverse Bay into its east and west arms. It runs about nineteen miles north from Traverse City and is never more than three miles wide, with water visible on both sides along most of Center Road. It became Michigan's fourth federally recognized wine appellation in 1987 and is the smallest of the state's growing regions, which makes it the easier of the two peninsulas to cover in a single day. Mission Point Lighthouse stands at the tip, right on the 45th parallel, and there are public beaches and bay overlooks along the way.
The 11 wineries
- Black Star Farms Old MissionOfficial trail member: Old Mission outpost of Black Star with wines, spirits, and cocktail flights. The first winery as you head up the peninsula; an easy opener. Known for estate wines, spirits, Pinot Noir. Food on site: snacks.
- Hawthorne VineyardsOfficial trail member: Unpretentious room with the rare trick of views over both the East and West arms of the bay, plus a big deck. Solid across whites and reds. Known for broad lineup, Pinot Grigio, whites and reds.
- Tabone VineyardsOfficial trail member: Family-run favorite with a generous patio. Sparkling rose, dry bubbly Riesling, and Gewurztraminer; a warm, personal stop. Known for sparkling rose, dry bubbly Riesling, Gewurztraminer. Food on site: snacks.
- Peninsula CellarsOfficial trail member: Tasting room in a converted schoolhouse with playful school-themed labels (one wine is called Detention). Riesling and Gewurztraminer standouts. Known for Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc.
- Mari VineyardsOfficial trail member: Hilltop estate with underground wine caves and an Italian-leaning red program. Big, architectural, and view-forward over the East Bay. Known for Italian-style reds, Nebbiolo, bigger reds. Food on site: snacks.
- Chateau Grand TraverseOfficial trail member: Old Mission's founding estate and Michigan's Riesling pioneer. Large and lively, with live music on busy days; a natural anchor stop. Known for Riesling, broad lineup. Food on site: snacks.
- Brys Estate Vineyard & WineryOfficial trail member: Polished estate paired with the Secret Garden lavender farm. Strong Sauvignon Blanc and rose, bay views, and seated tastings by reservation. Known for Sauvignon Blanc, rose. Food on site: snacks.
- 2 Lads WineryOfficial trail member: Modern, architectural room near the tip with East Bay views. Known for Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and sparkling; a frequent trip favorite. Known for Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, sparkling. Food on site: snacks.
- Chateau Chantal Winery and InnOfficial trail member: Hilltop inn and winery near the peninsula's high point with vineyard and bay views. Broad lineup and a B&B on site; central to the upper cluster. Known for broad lineup, reds and whites. Food on site: snacks.
- Bowers Harbor VineyardsOfficial trail member: Laid-back, family-feel estate with several outdoor spaces and a park next door for a walk. Vineyard rather than bay views; dog friendly. Known for broad lineup, dry reds, Riesling. Food on site: snacks.
- Bonobo Winery: Relaxed, view-forward room over the vineyard with strong sparkling and food. Open late, which makes it a good last stop of the day. Known for sparkling, broad lineup. Food on site: snacks.
Other tasting stops on Old Mission
The peninsula also has Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery (brewery), Old Mission Distilling (distillery). They stay available in the planner, but they are not counted as wineries.
Timing a trip for the leaves? See the fall color wine tour guide, compare two stops in the winery comparator, or load a ready-made loop from the one-day itineraries.
Old Mission Peninsula hours
- 2 Lads Winery (Traverse City): Mon-Sun 11am-6pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Black Star Farms Old Mission (Traverse City): Mon-Sun 11am-6pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Bonobo Winery (Traverse City): Mon-Thu 1pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Bowers Harbor Vineyards (Traverse City): Mon-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery (Traverse City): Mon-Sun 11am-7pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn (Traverse City): Mon-Wed 11am-6pm, Thu-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Chateau Grand Traverse (Traverse City): Mon-Wed 10am-7pm, Thu-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Hawthorne Vineyards (Traverse City): Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Mari Vineyards (Traverse City): Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Peninsula Cellars (Traverse City): Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Plan about 45 minutes.
- Tabone Vineyards (Traverse City): Mon 12pm-6pm, Thu 12pm-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. Plan about 45 minutes.