Boathouse Vineyards

A strong Leelanau match for Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Riesling, and a water-oriented setting.

Leelanau PeninsulaLake Leelanau
Wine And Place AnchorBest-fit role
4.7 / 5Wine-specificity signal
45 minSuggested tasting stop
Current official trail memberLeelanau Peninsula Wine Trail · membership checked 2026-08-29Official trail listing

Why choose Boathouse Vineyards?

Waterfront room on the Lake Leelanau narrows with a couple of boat slips. Dry reds lead; lawn seating runs down to the water.

RedsRieslingViewsSerious WineWhitesAromatic Whites

Verified varietals

Cabernet FrancChardonnayMerlotMuscatPinot GrisPinot NoirRiesling

Varietal list checked 2026-08-29 from Traverse City Tourism.

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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.

Blustone Vineyards

1.3 miles straight-line proximity · A polished Leelanau stop built around dry reds and dry whites rather than a novelty-driven tasting.

Soul Squeeze Cellars

0.0 miles straight-line proximity · A Lake Leelanau wine-and-cider stop with Riesling and sparkling signals, useful when the day needs a relaxed village stop without giving up a real wine program.

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