Mari Vineyards
1.3 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.
Hawthorne Vineyards
A quieter Old Mission option for visitors who want bay scenery and a broad wine lineup without the biggest-destination feel.
Old Mission PeninsulaTraverse City
Quiet AnchorBest-fit role
3.5 / 5Wine-specificity signal
45 minSuggested tasting stop
Current official trail memberOld Mission Peninsula Wine Trail · membership checked 2026-08-29Official trail listing
Why choose Hawthorne Vineyards?
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.
Wine signals
Broad LineupPinot Gris
When it may not be your stop
- you want a full food program or big-event atmosphere
Make the stop earn its place
Does Hawthorne Vineyards belong in your day?
For this trip: A quieter Old Mission option for visitors who want bay scenery and a broad wine lineup without the biggest-destination feel.
Make room for: 45 minutes to taste, plus actual road travel. A full meal is not reliably documented here; plan your lunch separately.
The tradeoff: you want a full food program or big-event atmosphere
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.
Black Star Farms Old Mission
2.1 miles straight-line proximity · An easy Old Mission tasting stop with Pinot Noir signal and spirits for mixed preferences.