I was blown away by the wines! If you love Merlot you need to experience theirs, best Merlot on…read moreeither peninsula. The Rose' was very good. You honestly cannot go wrong with any of the wines! The owners are so incredibly nice and I felt like I was visiting an old dear friend, instead of meeting for the first time. Just made my trip that much more special. Between my brother in law and myself we left with $600 worth of true treasures !! Including the wall art which is their bottle labels

The owner is so kind and passionate about the what he does. He knows his wine and reads well of…read morewhat people would want. His recommendations were on point and I enjoyed every wine I tried as he let us try all of wines we were interested in to make sure it was what we thought. The tasting room is nestled in the vineyard with a homey vibe and great music. Would definitely go back just to talk to him again. Please go and support!

What a gem! Our group of 8 was seated on the patio. Between us, we tried almost all the wines on…read morethe list, moving from dry to sweet. My favorite was the off-dry gewurztraminer, but we enjoyed many of their offerings. We also got two pre-packaged charcuterie trays. Our server, Rhonda was wonderful! She even recommended other wineries we might like. A great experience!

This is the way wine tasting should be...and in a stemmed glass. $2 per taste (per pour, no limit…read morehow many you wanted, not pre-determined) but was enough of a pour that my wife and I could share. We tasted quite a few of their wines. Picked out a few for purchase. We will be back.

Bel Lago...go for the views, and drink only the rose…read more Was expecting SO much from Bel Lago, and if you are a sweeter wine drinker, you are going to be disappointed. Service was fantastic! The gentleman that helped up suggested the NoMI, and if he hadn't, I would have thought every wine here was awful. The rose is delightful. The other sweeter whites? I had to force myself to finish the tasting. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Ice Wine are all varieties I typically enjoy, but these were all a pass. If you find yourself at Bel Lago, and are a sweet wine drinker, get the NoMI, head outside. and enjoy the view of Lake Leelanau!

I'm a sweet wine lover, my husband is a dry. This place has something for everyone! The wine is SO…read moreGOOD. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. The nomi & mulled wine they make is delicious is for me. Hundband loves the blankwnfisch or the bouquetti.The ambiance is relaxing, the views are gorgeous. This is my favorite winerary on both peninsulas!

The employees here were so welcoming and friendly from the start!…read more I loved that it is very family friendly and they had a changing table in the restroom. And a comfy couch for us to sit on with our baby! It was pouring rain when we arrived but it was nice to watch from the inside. We ordered a 4 flight sample. We loved the 2020 Hail Mary Riesling ($15) that we bought it to take home! And we especially liked the Royal Rubus ($21)!! I love sweet wines and this one was great! This winery really redeemed our first experience from another one where we didn't enjoy the wine.

What fun! We were passing through lake Leelanau and noticed the parking lot had a few open spaces…read more Fortunately walk-ins are welcome at Amoritas, even with a group of 8. Half of the group took glasses of wine out to the porch while the rest tasted at the bar. I did a side by side tasting of the Royal Rubus Blackberry Basil Cider - one bottled and the other on tap. We ended up buying both, a growler and the bottled cider!

This was our second time doing a tasting here and we really enjoyed it both times. This winery is…read moreless busy than some of the others but the wine was delicious. What I like about this winery is that their wines are significantly more dry than most Michigan wines which tend to be on the sweet side. We enjoy their bubbly wines as well and the bubbly in the can is a great summer water day option. The ambiance on the tasting room is modern and unique. Be sure to check out their artwork, all a wonderful conversation piece. The employees and owner here are so sweet and take the time to get to know you, a plus for us. We will definitely return next time in town.

I took a wine tour, and this was my favorite winery. It is owned by a family, and when I was there…read morethe mother of the owners and a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic young man were working. The young man was studying viticulture and was a font of welcome knowledge. Definitely a stop not to be missed!

We went there for wine tasting and appetizers. We tasted sweet wines and dry wines, and all were…read moredelicious. The whitefish dip and burrata were utterly delicious and savory. The bread they serve with these two appetizers goes perfectly and is also dIvine. I loved the atmosphere and the staff. They treated my little group of three like we were royalty. I recommend this establishment highly.

Gilchrist is a charming house turned restaurant and winery in equally charming Sutton's Bay. We…read moremade reservations for lunch on a Saturday, though they were not overly busy during our visit. Two of the current Top Chef contestants were previously chefs here before filming. They have a good sized uncovered outdoor patio, and more limited seating inside. The interior seating has a homey feel, the decor is simple Northern, Lake Michigan. The menu is short, but a good variety of options, I'm not sure how often it changes, as the entrees during our visit were a bit more substantial, suited for cooler weather. We had Ceasar salads, Mac and cheese, burrata, and Chicken Marsala. I also had their soup of the day, a beef chili, my favorite item we had. We thoughts the Ceasar was a standard good. The Mac and Cheese was a bit boring and dry. The Burrata was great, nice fresh tomato's. We also enjoyed the chicken. I had a flight of three of their wines, nicely presented. I thought both of the whites, first fruits, and the Gruner Veltliner, were very good. Gilchrist is relatively newer to the area wineries and a nice addition.

Stopped by for a quick glass of the white peach wine and cinnamon cider. Great stuff! Also had a…read moredelicious grilled cheese with Brie and bacon jam. Will be back.

Came to the area to visit our friends for the week and stopped by Good Harbor Vineyards. The wine…read morewas delicious- ordered one of the whites and it was crisp and refreshing on a warm June day. We sat outside and enjoyed the sun and outdoor space. Ordered the charcuterie board and it's so cute- the pretzel is huge and the tray of goodies is incorporated around the pretzel. The mustard on the side was my favorite. Overall great experience!

Among the many vineyards in Leelanau & Old Mission Peninsulas, Boathouse is a relative newcomer…read more Over the years we've done tastings at many Vineyards & often found the whites rather sweet & the reds not notable at all. Not HERE!! We had heard that reds were really making g headway in Leelanau & Boathosue is leading the way. Even their 2022 Chardonnay is quite lovely with notes of oak and spices. Meanwhile, I was take. Aback at how lovely their reds are. Fruity yet balanced & delicious. Their 2022 Pinot noir was wonderful with montmorency tart cherry notes. Yum! The 2020 Boathouse Red bursts with berries but not at all overpowering. Finally the 2021 Cab Franc was solidly balanced. Ask for John & go!

Better off sitting on the dock. Staff is horrible not knowable and the mangers just drink on the…read morepatio with friends. I'd rather drink the lake water than have to deal with this winery.

We only discovered Mawby thanks to a recommendation from Shady Lane and wow, am I glad we did! Out…read moreof all the wineries we visited, this one easily landed in our top two. If you enjoy bubbly wine, this is an absolute must. Whether you like it dry or sweet, they've got something that will hit the spot. One of the coolest touches is that they seat you with a complimentary tasting of their house wine, such a welcoming way to start the experience. And yes, it was so good we may have brought a bottle (or two) home. Mawby is fun, laid-back, and a sparkling gem in wine country. Don't miss it if you're in the area!

This was an amazing find. We had been to two other wineries today but this was the best. We…read moreordered a flight of wines each. She had the blush. Tropic. Grace and Sex. Our favorite was Grace but Sex was a good second choice. Our second flight was Ombré. Us. Wild. Redd Us and Redd were about a tie, both were very good. Wild, not so much. The best part of this tasting is that these were the best wines we tasted today. None of the other wineries compared. We found out that Grace was a gold medal wine. That was our favorite even before we found out it was awarded. We bought a bottle of Grace and a bottle of Sex as we left the winery.

The food and service are great. Got our ice cold draft and food in record time. The owner was…read morecelebrating first year anniversary so the served cake . It's a very casual hometown bar with a great vibe. Come as you are. Rob was our awesome waiter, always on spot!

Love this place Food and service are great. We go at least once a week. Chris is the bestread more