Black Star Farms
  • WineryWe are a small winery with a hand-crafted approach to winemaking, located on the same 45th Parallel that runs through some of the great wine regions of the world. We produce classic varietal wines and fruit brandies of high character and balance.
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  • InnAn Agricultural Destination in the heart of beautiful Leelanau Peninsula wine country… Our distinctive Inn, nestled below a hillside of vineyards and overlooking barns and pastures, features eight luxurious guestrooms with an exceptional package of services and amenities. We are proud to be a Select Registry “Distinguished Inn of North America.” :: Ohio Magazine Article: Star of the Peninsula (adobe pdf) :: Inn-credible: A spectacular stay at Black Star Farms (adobe pdf)  
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  • DiningHearth & Vine, our on-site vineyard cafe, market and bakery, has closed for the season. Please look for us again mid-May. Black Star Farms hosts 9 Bean Rows at our Suttons Bay location. It’s here at Hearth & Vine that their wood-fired breads and pastries are produced, vegetables are grown and stored, and members of the community can join the 9 Bean Rows CSA (community supported agriculture) to purchase “shares” of these offerings. You can learn more about becoming part of this collaborative farming effort by clicking below.
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  • WeddingsYou are welcome to host your event at our unique property, Black Star Farms. Whether you are planning a meeting, a small gathering or a big celebration, we have the venue at our Suttons Bay farm to fit your needs. The Inn boasts a large colonnaded room that can accommodate up to 140 for sit-down dining. Plus, a dance floor can be added. The Inn also has large reception spaces both indoors and out. Our Tasting Room is available for private after-hours functions and can host your group from 8 to 80. Hearth & Vine, our vineyard cafe, can also be selected for your group’s pleasure, especially during the late autumn to late spring months while the cafe is not open to the public. It seats 22 inside and also has a large flagstone patio for outdoor seating if the weather allows. Its wood-fired oven makes this a welcoming spot. Planning a small gathering in Traverse City? Our Tasting Room – TASTES – in the Mercato at the Village of Grand Traverse Commons is also an available venue. With a capacity of 50 and sit-down space for 18, this casual spot might be just what you’re looking for. Or, you could…
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Black Star Farms Top Rated of Michigan Wineries

The first and only Michigan winery awarded Best in Show at the Canberra International Riesling Competition.

Tucked in the rural farmland and beautiful countryside of the Leelanau Peninsula, you will find our unique 160-acre winery estate. After a 15-minute drive from Traverse City along scenic M-22, a stunning vineyard welcomes you to our original flagship property, which has delighted guests since 1998. Take a trip up north, and enjoy a respite in our equestrian-inspired 10-room Inn. Our tasting room offers a large selection of internationally award-winning wines and spirits crafted from local fruit. Our inspired culinary team will delight you with local farm-fresh cuisine at our Bed and Breakfast in Traverse City, our popular Arcturos Dining Series, or our onsite Bistro Polaris. Enjoy nature with over three miles of onsite hiking trails, multiple outdoor patios, vineyard walks, and strolls past our numerous horse paddocks. The beautiful outdoors, lakes and beaches, small quaint towns, and our team await you.

You may also experience selections from our 50+ wines, cider, and spirits at our Old Mission Winery and Tasting Room, conveniently located just minutes from downtown Traverse City among the rolling hills and spectacular views of Old Mission Peninsula.

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Brunch on the Farm

Join us Sundays for a three-course brunch at Bistro Polaris.

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Vega Wine Pavilion

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Arcturos Wine Dinner

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Estate & Wine Tours

Get behind the scenes and experience Black Star Farms Suttons Bay in a whole new way.

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Exquisite Weddings

A truly one-of-a-kind destination wedding venue where your dreams will come true.

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Distinctive Meetings

We’ll handle the details for your business meetings or retreats from 10 to 150 guests.

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  • "Best Wine Country Hotel"

    – USA Today Reader’s Choice 10 Best 2020

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  • "Michigan’s Best Winery"

    – Hour Detroit 2012-2019

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  • "Best of Weddings"

    – The Knot 2021

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  • "Best Luxury Wine & Culinary Destination - Midwest"

    – LUX Magazine’s Travel and Tourism Awards 2021

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🚨This Thursday is our last night of live music on the terrace for the season and we’d hate for you to miss it! We’ve had a blast grooving with you this summer and we’re sad to say goodbye to this Thursday night ritual, so let’s end it with a bang💥 Can’t wait to jam out with you tomorrow - see you at 6pm ✌️

🚨This Thursday is our last night of live music on the terrace for the season and we’d hate for you to miss it! We’ve had a blast grooving with you this summer and we’re sad to say goodbye to this Thursday night ritual, so let’s end it with a bang💥 Can’t wait to jam out with you tomorrow - see you at 6pm ✌️ ...

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✨IT’S FINALLY TIME!⁠
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After weeks of waiting, we are finally ready to share the big news with you - Black Star Farms is heading to Europe and we want YOU 🫵 to join us!⁠
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We are delighted to invite you to come along as we represent the Traverse Wine Coast and Michigan wine on an extraordinary 10-night wine cruise July 14-24, 2024, with AmaWaterways, the pioneers of modern luxury river cruising 🚢⁠
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Get ready to savor the rich flavors of Europe's renowned wine regions while exploring charming cities and picturesque towns along the Rhine and Moselle rivers 🏘️🍇⁠
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Hosted by our resident wine expert, Kim Zacharias, this journey includes two educational wine tastings 👩‍🏫🍷, one of which will compare our wines against the local wines of the region!⁠
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As you cruise through Germany, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands, indulge in a grand wine-paired dinner, thoughtfully crafted by AmaWaterways' celebrated culinary team and paired with our wines🍷🍽️⁠
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This is your chance to help spread the word about Michigan's exceptional wines while taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime European adventure🤩 ⁠
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Don't miss out! Take advantage of exclusive early-bird pricing 🤑 until Friday, September 29, available only through our partners at Grand Traverse Travel!⁠
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Learn more and book now at the 🔗 in our bio.⁠
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We can’t wait to toast to celebrating Michigan wine on the Rhine with you! 🥂🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇨🇭

✨IT’S FINALLY TIME!⁠
⁠
After weeks of waiting, we are finally ready to share the big news with you - Black Star Farms is heading to Europe and we want YOU 🫵 to join us!⁠
⁠
We are delighted to invite you to come along as we represent the Traverse Wine Coast and Michigan wine on an extraordinary 10-night wine cruise July 14-24, 2024, with AmaWaterways, the pioneers of modern luxury river cruising 🚢⁠
⁠
Get ready to savor the rich flavors of Europe`s renowned wine regions while exploring charming cities and picturesque towns along the Rhine and Moselle rivers 🏘️🍇⁠
⁠
Hosted by our resident wine expert, Kim Zacharias, this journey includes two educational wine tastings 👩‍🏫🍷, one of which will compare our wines against the local wines of the region!⁠
⁠
As you cruise through Germany, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands, indulge in a grand wine-paired dinner, thoughtfully crafted by AmaWaterways` celebrated culinary team and paired with our wines🍷🍽️⁠
⁠
This is your chance to help spread the word about Michigan`s exceptional wines while taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime European adventure🤩 ⁠
⁠
Don`t miss out! Take advantage of exclusive early-bird pricing 🤑 until Friday, September 29, available only through our partners at Grand Traverse Travel!⁠
⁠
Learn more and book now at the 🔗 in our bio.⁠
⁠
We can’t wait to toast to celebrating Michigan wine on the Rhine with you! 🥂🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇨🇭
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🍂It’s Fall y’all! Start the season off right with our friends at Up North Wine Tasting Room and culinary extraordinaire Chef KC Gulbro of Fox Fire & Copper Fox, Geneva.

Join us in Geneva, IL on Sunday, October 1st for a collaborative 🍏apple🍎 themed experience featuring our very own Kim Zacharias!

Enjoy a guided Wine Dinner🍽️ with four 3oz pours of our wines, perfectly paired with four Copper Fox small plate courses. 

🎟️Tickets are almost sold out so grab yours today at the 🔗 in our bio before it’s too late!

🍂It’s Fall y’all! Start the season off right with our friends at Up North Wine Tasting Room and culinary extraordinaire Chef KC Gulbro of Fox Fire & Copper Fox, Geneva.

Join us in Geneva, IL on Sunday, October 1st for a collaborative 🍏apple🍎 themed experience featuring our very own Kim Zacharias!

Enjoy a guided Wine Dinner🍽️ with four 3oz pours of our wines, perfectly paired with four Copper Fox small plate courses.

🎟️Tickets are almost sold out so grab yours today at the 🔗 in our bio before it’s too late!
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🍂This Saturday is the Autumn Equinox and we’re diving headfirst into cozy season with a brand-new treat perfect for Fall! 

Starting September 23rd, we’ll be unveiling our Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned 🥃 available exclusively at our Traverse City area tasting rooms.

Crafted as an homage to Autumn, this special cocktail features our signature Spirit of Apple Brandy 🍎, Sirius Maple Dessert Wine 🍁, and a house-made Pumpkin Spice Syrup 🎃

The Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned is only here for a limited time⏳, so be sure to stop by our tasting rooms and taste the pumpkin-y goodness before it’s gone!

🍂This Saturday is the Autumn Equinox and we’re diving headfirst into cozy season with a brand-new treat perfect for Fall!

Starting September 23rd, we’ll be unveiling our Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned 🥃 available exclusively at our Traverse City area tasting rooms.

Crafted as an homage to Autumn, this special cocktail features our signature Spirit of Apple Brandy 🍎, Sirius Maple Dessert Wine 🍁, and a house-made Pumpkin Spice Syrup 🎃

The Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned is only here for a limited time⏳, so be sure to stop by our tasting rooms and taste the pumpkin-y goodness before it’s gone!
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🥃 Raise a glass with us this September because it’s Michigan Craft Spirits Month! 

Even after 25 years in the biz, people are still surprised to find out that we are not just a winery, but a distillery as well 🤯

From our humble beginnings in ‘98, we’ve been on a journey to express Michigan’s agricultural heritage 🚜🧑‍🌾🍒 in every drop of our spirits. Today, we’re thrilled to share the fruits of our labor with you 🤲

We currently distill 13 different brandies, 11 of which are available to taste when you visit our tasting rooms 😋

And the fun doesn’t stop there! We’re shaking things up with a variety of cocktails on our menu🍸🍹, all crafted using our very own brandies!

Join us for Michigan Craft Spirits month and savor the spirit of the Mitten state. Come on down to our tasting rooms and let’s toast to good times and even better spirits! 🥳🥂

🥃 Raise a glass with us this September because it’s Michigan Craft Spirits Month!

Even after 25 years in the biz, people are still surprised to find out that we are not just a winery, but a distillery as well 🤯

From our humble beginnings in ‘98, we’ve been on a journey to express Michigan’s agricultural heritage 🚜🧑‍🌾🍒 in every drop of our spirits. Today, we’re thrilled to share the fruits of our labor with you 🤲

We currently distill 13 different brandies, 11 of which are available to taste when you visit our tasting rooms 😋

And the fun doesn’t stop there! We’re shaking things up with a variety of cocktails on our menu🍸🍹, all crafted using our very own brandies!

Join us for Michigan Craft Spirits month and savor the spirit of the Mitten state. Come on down to our tasting rooms and let’s toast to good times and even better spirits! 🥳🥂
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🍂 Your Perfect Autumn Escape Awaits 🍁⁠
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As we welcome the changing seasons, join us in savoring the last moments of warmth at Black Star Farms Suttons Bay. From our peaceful Vega Wine Pavilion, groovy Live Music on the Terrace, immersive Estate & Wine Tours, and delectable three-course Sunday Brunch, we've got the perfect way for you to enjoy the outdoors before it's too late!⁠
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Head over to website to learn more: 🔗in bio!

🍂 Your Perfect Autumn Escape Awaits 🍁⁠
⁠
As we welcome the changing seasons, join us in savoring the last moments of warmth at Black Star Farms Suttons Bay. From our peaceful Vega Wine Pavilion, groovy Live Music on the Terrace, immersive Estate & Wine Tours, and delectable three-course Sunday Brunch, we`ve got the perfect way for you to enjoy the outdoors before it`s too late!⁠
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Head over to website to learn more: 🔗in bio!
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Can’t believe we’re less than a week out from the start of the 2023 🍇 harvest season! Wishing all our fellow vintners a bountiful harvest this year 🥂

Can’t believe we’re less than a week out from the start of the 2023 🍇 harvest season! Wishing all our fellow vintners a bountiful harvest this year 🥂 ...

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  • WineryWe are a small winery with a hand-crafted approach to winemaking, located on the same 45th Parallel that runs through some of the great wine regions of the world. We produce classic varietal wines and fruit brandies of high character and balance.
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  • InnAn Agricultural Destination in the heart of beautiful Leelanau Peninsula wine country… Our distinctive Inn, nestled below a hillside of vineyards and overlooking barns and pastures, features eight luxurious guestrooms with an exceptional package of services and amenities. We are proud to be a Select Registry “Distinguished Inn of North America.” :: Ohio Magazine Article: Star of the Peninsula (adobe pdf) :: Inn-credible: A spectacular stay at Black Star Farms (adobe pdf)  
  • DiningHearth & Vine, our on-site vineyard cafe, market and bakery, has closed for the season. Please look for us again mid-May. Black Star Farms hosts 9 Bean Rows at our Suttons Bay location. It’s here at Hearth & Vine that their wood-fired breads and pastries are produced, vegetables are grown and stored, and members of the community can join the 9 Bean Rows CSA (community supported agriculture) to purchase “shares” of these offerings. You can learn more about becoming part of this collaborative farming effort by clicking below.
  • Meetings
  • WeddingsYou are welcome to host your event at our unique property, Black Star Farms. Whether you are planning a meeting, a small gathering or a big celebration, we have the venue at our Suttons Bay farm to fit your needs. The Inn boasts a large colonnaded room that can accommodate up to 140 for sit-down dining. Plus, a dance floor can be added. The Inn also has large reception spaces both indoors and out. Our Tasting Room is available for private after-hours functions and can host your group from 8 to 80. Hearth & Vine, our vineyard cafe, can also be selected for your group’s pleasure, especially during the late autumn to late spring months while the cafe is not open to the public. It seats 22 inside and also has a large flagstone patio for outdoor seating if the weather allows. Its wood-fired oven makes this a welcoming spot. Planning a small gathering in Traverse City? Our Tasting Room – TASTES – in the Mercato at the Village of Grand Traverse Commons is also an available venue. With a capacity of 50 and sit-down space for 18, this casual spot might be just what you’re looking for. Or, you could…
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SUNDAY BRUNCH ON THE FARM

Join us for a three-course brunch at the newly-imagined Bistro Polaris, where farm meets fork and vine meets glass.

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