Hawthorne Vineyards
1.3 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.
Mari Vineyards
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.
Old Mission PeninsulaTraverse City
Wine And Place AnchorBest-fit role
3.6 / 5Wine-specificity signal
45 minSuggested tasting stop
Current official trail memberOld Mission Peninsula Wine Trail · membership checked 2026-08-29Official trail listing
Why choose Mari Vineyards?
Hilltop estate with underground wine caves and an Italian-leaning red program. Big, architectural, and view-forward over the East Bay.
Verified varietals
Cabernet FrancChardonnayGewüRztraminerMerlotPinot BlancPinot GrisPinot NoirRieslingSauvignon BlancNebbiolo
Varietal list checked 2026-08-29 from Traverse City Tourism.
When it may not be your stop
- you want a tiny, low-key tasting room
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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
0.8 miles straight-line proximity · An easy Old Mission tasting stop with Pinot Noir signal and spirits for mixed preferences.