MAWBY Sparkling Wines
1.6 miles straight-line proximity · A wine-first specialist stop when sparkling is the point of the day.
Black Star Farms (Suttons Bay)
A broad, polished Leelanau anchor for mixed groups that need wine, spirits, food, and a full-estate experience.
Leelanau PeninsulaSuttons Bay
Destination AnchorBest-fit role
3 / 5Wine-specificity signal
45 minSuggested tasting stop
Current official trail memberLeelanau Peninsula Wine Trail · membership checked 2026-08-29Official trail listing
Why choose Black Star Farms (Suttons Bay)?
Flagship destination with an inn, bistro, distillery, and tasting room. Polished and family-friendly; can get busy.
Verified varietals
Cabernet FrancChardonnayGewüRztraminerMerlotPinot BlancPinot GrisPinot NoirRieslingSauvignon BlancBaco Noir
Varietal list checked 2026-08-29 from Traverse City Tourism.
When it may not be your stop
- you want a tiny producer or highly specialized flight
Make the stop earn its place
Does Black Star Farms (Suttons Bay) belong in your day?
For this trip: A broad, polished Leelanau anchor for mixed groups that need wine, spirits, food, and a full-estate experience.
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 a tiny producer or highly specialized flight
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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1.6 miles straight-line proximity · A small, intimate Leelanau stop with Sauvignon Blanc and dessert-wine signals.