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.
First TripFoodMixed Group
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
Two nearby wineries that make sense with it
These are route-oriented companions, not claims that they are the two “best” wineries nearby.
1.6 miles straight-line proximity · A wine-first specialist stop when sparkling is the point of the day.
1.6 miles straight-line proximity · A small, intimate Leelanau stop with Sauvignon Blanc and dessert-wine signals.
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