Mari Vineyards
0.8 miles straight-line proximity · A strong Old Mission anchor for visitors who want distinctive reds, a major estate setting, and a tasting that feels different from the rest of the peninsula.
Black Star Farms Old Mission
An easy Old Mission tasting stop with Pinot Noir signal and spirits for mixed preferences.
Old Mission PeninsulaTraverse City
Easy AnchorBest-fit role
3 / 5Wine-specificity signal
45 minSuggested tasting stop
Current official trail memberOld Mission Peninsula Wine Trail · membership checked 2026-08-29Official trail listing
Why choose Black Star Farms Old Mission?
Old Mission outpost of Black Star with wines, spirits, and cocktail flights. The first winery as you head up the peninsula; an easy opener.
Verified varietals
Cabernet FrancChardonnayGewüRztraminerMerlotPinot BlancPinot GrisPinot NoirRieslingSauvignon Blanc
Varietal list checked 2026-08-29 from Traverse City Tourism.
When it may not be your stop
- you want the full Black Star estate experience
Make the stop earn its place
Does Black Star Farms Old Mission belong in your day?
For this trip: An easy Old Mission tasting stop with Pinot Noir signal and spirits for mixed preferences.
Make room for: 45 minutes to taste, plus actual road travel. Food is listed here; confirm the menu and service on your date.
The tradeoff: you want the full Black Star estate experience
Before you go: Weekly posted hours are useful planning evidence, not a guarantee for holidays or seasonal days. Check reservations and the winery's site.
We return to Michigan wine country often and favor a day with room to taste and explore. These are evidence-based planning observations, not invented personal tasting reviews.
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Two nearby wineries that make sense with it
These are route-oriented companions, not claims that they are the two “best” wineries nearby.
Hawthorne Vineyards
2.1 miles straight-line proximity · A quieter Old Mission option for visitors who want bay scenery and a broad wine lineup without the biggest-destination feel.