I had the best time. The goats are adorable and the instructor was terrific. I'd do it again!

I have visited Black Star Farms numerous times over the past several years for wine tasting when we take our yearly trip to northwest Michigan. My husband and I decided to join the wine club this past year because there are so many of their wines that we enjoy drinking year round, it is truly our favorite winery. We are obsessed with the dry reisling, dry gewurtztraminer and pinot noir rose! The outdoor tasting area is beautiful and so serene! During this last visit, I discovered they held regular goat yoga classes, so my aunt and I took a class together. It was so much fun! There was a great mix of time interacting with the goats and taking pictures as well as flowing through a yoga class. The teacher was so sweet and kind and excellent at guiding all levels through a yoga flow. I would 100% do the goat yoga class in the future. Beautiful landscape, adorable and sweet little goats, a wonderful yoga flow and happy, relaxed people - would absolutely recommend if you are a fan of farm animals :) read more

I came here for a wedding , and they really did a wonderful job. The wedding was outdoors, and the reception was nearby in one of their barns. Is really beautiful. The DJ was great , played great music thank you dancing on the dance floor. If my son gets married this would be a great place for him to have his wedding. read more

Sit on the covered patio and enjoy samplings of wine and you'll be relaxed within minutes. The views are lovely and lush with colorful scenery. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and helped us select the perfect flights for our preferences. We didn't try food during this visit but certainly enjoyed the wine and accommodating service. read more

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We did a wine tasting and snacks there and thoroughly enjoyed the venue, the drinks and food, and the staff. Amber and Britney were attentive, friendly, and matched the pace of the customer flow. The goats were an absolute delight. read more

Our instructor was patient and kind--definitely knew what she was doing with people and the goats! Goats were super gentle and fun.

Even tho it was raining, it was an absolute beautiful property! Our friend had stayed on the property so she knew about all the little things to check out. The Barrel room is reserved for guests staying there- but since we popped in, they do servings until 6 but the best part is they also serve cocktails. I can't lie, the main room was open and full of light, we sat next to the cozy fireplace, took our orders to the bartender and had a great time! Recommend the chai latte bourbon... served very boozy but if you wait 8-10 min for the cube to dissolve a little, it is PERFECT! Enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning to see more of the horses, beautiful vineyard and setting! read more

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I knew I wanted to visit one winery while in the area recently, and found Black Star Farms on Yelp which was perfect as it was on our way to Hop Lot, which was also on our list. We were greeted right upon walking up to the wine tasting area (they also have a separate restaurant) and they went over the tastings and how it worked. The service was wonderful and I felt really welcomed. The grounds were pretty and we liked watching some horses while we sat on the shaded patio. The wine I tried was good, I'm no connoisseur though. I didn't try any that I would've wanted to buy, but I'm glad we checked this spot out. read more

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My friends and I took a goat yoga class followed by a beverage on the patio. The farm was darling, the yoga was fun (and very relaxing), and the drinks were great! I was pregnant at the time and did not have any wine, but they had a good selection of non-alcoholic beverages as well. read more

Beautiful location with rows and rows of greenery. The hotel is enormous and would be awesome to try sometime. The indoor tasting room is beautiful and so is the outdoor area. Plenty to choose from. read more

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A beautiful setting, good wine, and good snacks. My husband and I stopped at Black Star Farms on our way through to Traverse City. We were seated outside immediately on a Saturday around 4 PM. We each got a flight of wine - they have so many great wines to choose from! - and we also ordered a cheese dip & crackers to split (perfect pairing for the wine!). We had a great experience up until we needed to get the check. No one ever stopped by at our table again, so we had to go up to the bar to ask. Then, we waited another 10 minutes before going back up to the bar to ask again and they sent us inside. It was a strange experience being tossed around from the bar to the interior - definitely some work to do on the checkout process! After we checked out, we walked around the grounds a bit, looking at the horses and goats on-site. Overall, good spot, but service needs some work. read more

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I wish I could give this place bigger marks, but given the other places we went to while on a wine trip in Northern Michigan, this was our least favorite. I remember coming here many years ago and it wasn't bad.. but this time around, it was so chaotic and just terrible service and lackluster wine. It feels like their popularity has gotten to the best of them. I don't know that I'd re-visit this place. We also had lunch at the cafe next door before our tasting and even that was kind of lackluster. They do have a few vegetarian options, but the southwestern bowl I ordered was so dry and didn't have much flavor. Not sure it was worth the money for it. read more

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***Dog Friendly on the lawn*** What a beautiful way to spend a summer afternoon! There is a large selection of dry wines with plenty of sweet wines too. There is a wide variety of seating locations across the campus depending on your preference. We came with a dog, and they were able to to easily accommodate us on the lawn of the tasting room. The members of my group all got a wine sampling and the spirit sampling. This is the best was to try the vast selections of wines. The cherry lemonade was so refreshing. Our favorite wines were the rosé, artisan red, sparking Riesling. Favorite spirits included the 10 year apple brandy and spirit of the vineyard red grappa. read more

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This is a wonderful winery. The ambience and decor of the place is very classy, but comfortable. The service we received was very friendly and they were very helpful to any and all questions. We did not have any food there but the wine and beverages that we did have were really good! I would highly recommend doing the caramel apple mimosa. It is an apple flavored mimosa with caramel around the rim and it was delicious. The drive into the winery was scenic and you pass a wonderful, cascading Vineyard. There were other activities going on nearby. There is an eatery on the property, however, we did not partake as we had eaten prior. If you're looking for a new winery to go to, I would definitely recommend this place, if you order a flight of wine or bourbon you will get a keepsake glass to take home. There are other things that are available not listed on the flight menu. Definitely ask around as I missed a pumpkin old fashioned, which might happen before the end of the season! read more

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I love BSF! the wine is fabulous, the staff is amazing. Employees from both tasting rooms are always cheerful. You truly feel like a part of the "family" when you come in. read more

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Disclaimer: This is a review by someone who doesn't drink alcohol because she's allergic! Read on for a review of the vibes, ambiance, and non-alcoholic options (if any)! Two years ago, my friends and I visited the Black Star on Old Mission peninsula, which environment-wise isn't all that remarkable. Just one building sort of nestled into a forest. When we visited Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay though, which I'm guessing is their main location, I was completely floored just driving in! Rolling hills, rows & rows of vinyard vines, and almost a campus/estate filled with gorgeous buildings, stables, & tasting rooms! I was IMPRESSED! While I can't speak to the wine they serve, it has to be good, because my friends were dying to do a tasting at Black Star Farms again after we had done the one two years ago. The wine definitely left an impression on them & this time around, I was really happy to be able to roam the grounds as they wine tasted! Black Star Farms Suttons Bay has such a large property for anyone to check out. They have a little garden patch where they sell goodies from & you can walk behind the stables a bit to say hi to the horses they have as well, although you can't get close to them or pet them by any means. There's a gorgeous inn & banquet hall as well, which were all closed while I was there on a weekday, but I'm sure when there's an event happening, everything is super lively here. All in all, it was gorgeous & wonderful and I would love to come back here just for the vibes! To top it all off, Black Star Farms actually sells a couple non-alcoholic options! Sparkling white grape juice & raspberry grape juice by the bottle that they make themselves & they provide DD's with it as well during tastings, which is a big plus in my book! I bought a bottle to take home with me & I can't wait for the next special occasion in my life to drink it! :) read more

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Just bought a bottle of their wine but the grounds are beautiful with a tasting area, restaurant, cafe an equestrian area and acres and acres of grape vines. Dog friendly area outside. read more

Poor system - line to check in for seated tasting, and then you get to wait in a long line to pay for your tastings of over-priced average wine. One bottle is $17 here but $14 at Meijer. Over 25 people in line, one register. Zero efficiency. Waste of time. There are so many more wineries in the area that don't take themselves as seriously and care more about the customer experience. read more

Another of my favorite spots of this whole trip. Today was our best day weather wise and wineries were definitely the way to go! The remarkable beauty of this spot can not be described completely in words and can not be properly captured by photos. We tried. But you really do have to come and see this for yourself. We decided on a few flights to share and then also did a spirit tasting. The spirit tasting also came with a free glass. So duh. Of course we want the glasses! The wine was fantastic. The spirits were... Strong for me. But we still enjoyed them. This is a spot everyone should visit. read more

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Picturesque location with rolling hills, stables, and a stately manor house. You'd be hard pressed to find a better place to sip. As for the wines, we were 1 for 6 and that one was actually a hard cider. Our picks lacked depth but maybe we picked wrong. The Apple Cherry Hard Cider was a home run. It was beautiful and had a robust ripe cherry finish which is the perfect summer drink in the land of cherries. We bought two bottles and the one we brought home didn't sing with an apple bouquet as much as the tasting sample did but it was still very good. The other wines were lack luster. We loved the complimentary glass and thought it a nice way to commemorate the day. The rest of the flight was served from plastic, which diminished the experience. The lunchable style charcuterie also felt low budget. This may have been scaled down due to staffing constraints. Everything tasted okay. Overall- loved the location. read more

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Is a beautiful winery/distillery and luxury Inn that provides services for meetings, events, farm-to-table dining and horseback riding. Black Star is located 20 miles north of Traverse City MI along scenic M-22. We stopped in for a wine tasting which cost $7 per person. The $7's buys you a sample of five different wines. There are options to upgrade during the tasting (to full glass) and after the tasting the winery gives you a stemless wine glass as a gift. A bottle of wine costs anywhere from $11.50-$95. We really enjoyed the Cherry desert wine and purchased a bottle to take home for $18. If we had more time at the 160 acre property we would have explored some of their hiking trails. read more

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Very very pretty and nice ambience! We loved the late harvest Riesling and the beauty sitting at the patio to taste. Taste is a bit costly for only three tasting -$12. Try the artisan crackers lentil sea salt. They are great! Enjoy your time and don't rush. read more

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Attended QuinTango diner event. Everything first class. Wine and meal were to the highest standard. QuinTango program was outstanding. Natural setting with facilities and staff everything you would expect. read more

Nothing special, seating on the patio, flights of wine. You do get a glass when ordering a flight. We also asked for water and we got it but no ice, which would have been nice on this hot day. We stopped on a bike ride and won't make a special trip back here but it's ok for an impromptu visit. read more

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This is one of our favorite places to go. My wife's family regularly visits the Traverse City area, and this is one of the definite spots to visit. The wine is outstanding, and very reasonably priced. If anyone visits the area, we usually request some wine to be brought back from here. There have a very expansive grounds with walking trails and the ability to see some farm animals too, which we didn't have time for at our last visit, but makes this a little more appealing if you have kids. This will continue to be one of our regular spots. read more

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It unfortunate for the other wineries that this was the first stop on the Leelanou Wine/Bike Trail because it set a high bar. Beautiful property; delicious sav blanc; kind and knowledgeable staff. I could've sat in the Adirondack chair drinking flights all day, but alas... other wineries awaited. read more

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Gorgeous - it's out of a postcard only your in it. Pictures can't quite capture the experience of walking the grounds. Part of consuming is vision and this one is perfect. The wine and whiskey is almost secondary. It helps that according to this pedestrian tongue, the wines are good. The Pinot noir comes down smooth with a warm afterglow once it travels down your throat. The late harvest Riesling is suberb - fruity crisp refreshing without being too sweet. The flights are $9 each - it's worth it - just sitting there, sipping, tasting and being part of your Hallmark movie moment. I deeply apologize my phone can't take pics read more

BSF is one of our all time favorite wineries. they have a huge library of wine to pick from, they have kind for everyone. But more so it is truly a family. we just love everyone that works at both sides. Quinn, Tom, Nick and the rest at the OMP are amazing. The staff on the Suttons bay side Chris, Jill, Erika and their wine master Lee are all the best as well. We LOVE coming up and having a glass or three and talk to everyone there. just top notch place!! oh let's not forget that amazing Inn!!! We highly recommend checking them out. have a glass and get to know them you won't regret it!! read more

Amazing views and delicious wine! Such an amazing fall weekend to come. A three pour wine flight for only $13 and a glass as a souvenir! Many wines to choose from and food to pick from if you would like. Sprit flights and full glasses available as well. Would love to come back again! read more

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Black Star Farms is great because you can taste either wines or spirits- they make everything! I always opt for the spirits tasting just to mix things up from all the other wineries. The prices are a little steep, but that's to be expected when you go to a bigger destination winery like this. read more

Came here due to posting about the restaurant, unfortunately it was too early in the season for it and the distillery to be open. The drive in is beautiful - horses and vineyards surround as you drive down into the inn/ winery/ stable area. You can park closer to the wine tasting area but we opted (not knowing) to take a stroll. It's not far at all- so no whining (pun intended) from me. Fortunately there ARE cheese and crackers for purchase in the wine room- and tasty ones. They matched well with our samples and someone (like ME) May have purchased some vino to go! The Oakes Chardonnay, the gamay noir (never had one and delightful), and a bubbly rose that was refreshing (names delightful of course). The interior is warm and inviting, centered around a semi circular bar with the wine surrounding it. There is an outside tasting area but not many people out there want sure if it was open. Small seating area on deck that had lots of sun the day that we were there. Also I may like he emblem a bit- as you may have noticed with the photos. read more

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If you are looking for quality wines in the TC area, do not miss Black Star. The wines were spectacular and the dry selection makes you forget you are in MI. The brandy and ciders were pretty great too. Staff was friendly and took the time to walk you through the menu. Patio and tasting room we're clean and spacious so you didn't feel overcrowded. Don't miss this stop. read more

The best Inn to stay when your touring Michigan's wine country. If you enjoy farm to table breakfast, and hors d'oeuvres served at happy hour everyday. This might be the place for you. The hospitality at the Inn is 5/5! And if you want an even elevated level of luxury I highly recommend a private wine tasting. read more

Wine is amazing view is amazing staff is amazing! Very comfortable environment for people who never wine tasted before! Made it simple for hubby and father in law read more

First the good: The property is beautiful and the rooms look very nice. Now the bad: 1) Fruit flies in the room. A lot of them. When we spoke to the manager, he said that there wasn't anything that they could do because there is a lot of fruit in the area. Really?? At $500.00 a night, you need to figure out a way to fix this problem, or at least warn your guests. We never would have stayed at the hotel if we knew that our room was going to be infested with bugs. 2) The hotel does not have any elevators and doesn't mention that on their website. If you can't climb stairs, don't stay at this hotel. 3)The rooms are noisy. The white sound machine should have been a tip-off. 4) Old tvs Luxury prices with subpar service. read more

In addition to some very well made and enjoyable wines, the grounds look fabulous. The staff is friendly and help to understand what is very important to the customer read more

Visiting from Las Vegas. Grew up in Michigan and have not been to Black Star in about 7 years. I have RAVED about this place to my husband and when we were finally able to travel to Michigan, I was so excited to take him here! The wine is incredible! HOWEVER, the service we received was less than desirable. Long haired brunette was incredibly rude, short, and unwelcoming and the 3 people working outside wanted to talk more to themselves than to other patrons. This has been a bucket list item to come back here, and let me say, I left more disappointed from coming here than I would have not coming here at all. I felt like such an inconvenience to the staff when I am spending money to enjoy it! Quite baffling really. Do better. Especially for patrons spending their hard earned money to pick your venue over others. read more

Skip the brunches-- we went for Easter brunch. The food seems to be prepackaged from GFS or Costco. All the pastries were from one of the big box/reheat stores. Whether the eggs were fresh or not, they tasted powdered. The eggs Benedict, which was their focus, looked like it may have been made in house. Here's a tip: go to a restaurant for Easter brunch or Mothers Day Brunch. Easter brunch at Black Star Farms was underwhelming because it all tasted like it was just repackaged from GFS. TC has amazing dining options, pick one! read more

Beautiful property, highly recommend stopping in here for brunch/dinner. Food was delicious! read more

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We were sat and sat there forever and were not helped. As soon as we got up to leave they cleared our table. Where was the service while we were there instead of after we left? Not okay. read more