Service was great, the server was sooo friendly and helpful!…read more But this was our first winery experience here and it was disappointing because the wine didn't taste good to us. The place is very family friendly and I really appreciated that they had a changing table in the bathroom and a playground outside (and toys inside like blocks)! The outside is beautiful with a little lake and views of the vineyard. However, we were not impressed with the wine at all. It was sub par. I really wanted a sweet wine and the one we got was not sweet enough. The other wines we tried in the flight, were also meh. And this is just a personal dislike but it was a 90 degree day and it was so hot inside (she offered to turn on the AC and even turned the fans on but she said it would take awhile to cool down. I was surprised the AC wasn't on already and there wasn't that much of a breeze to make outside enjoyable).

Great place to relax and enjoy libations with live music and beautiful grounds. Order inside from…read moreknowledgeable staff who will help you make decisions to suit your preferences. We didn't order any of the food during this visit but loved the wine and the vibe.

Our experience at Northern Latitude Distillery was easily one of the highlights of our trip to the…read moreTraverse City area. My husband and I stopped in and were immediately greeted at the front door by a lovely woman who made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. She walked us through the tasting experience, pointed out the restrooms, and truly set the tone for such a warm and inviting visit. When we made our way to the tasting bar, we were greeted by a wonderful man who was funny, engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. He explained each spirit so well and made the tasting experience genuinely fun. Come to find out -- the two people taking such great care of us were the owners! Their hospitality and customer service were exceptional and made the experience feel personal and memorable. And the spirits? Absolutely phenomenal. We ended up leaving with six bottles because everything was that good. This was hands-down one of the best experiences of our entire trip. Highly recommend stopping in if you're anywhere near the area!

This place is buzzing. But I would definitely recommend that you arrive buzzed…read more We arrived on E bikes so I was hesitant about having cocktails, but I started with the bourbon old-fashioned, which arrived disgustingly sweet. My husband, who favors sweet beverages, or at least today he does... Insisted that the lemoncello was so delicious from his sampling that they brought him a 3 ounce pour and I swear to you it taste like Lemon Pledge mixed with sugar water. Then he got some cream situation. The lemoncello crema. Before I even drink it, I took a with, and it smelled like breastmilk vomit. Straight baby spit up. My friend tells me that my review is truthful, but kind of mean. But I have had four drinks here and they were all kind of gross. We will probably come back tomorrow. I'm gonna go try the horseradish vodka. Maybe that will be better.

Amazing outdoor tasting room. Great for groups and a leisurely afternoon. I tried a flight of…read morewhite. My husband tried Brio red. We ordered a Mexican trio that took forever to come out. When working on a flight, you should have some food with it. I had to save my third for when the food came out. Why three cold items took that long to come out, is beyond me. It's not housemade either. Jarred salsa, guac and cold creamy street corn. Hmm Still a solid place. A quick visit is 45-1 hr. Easy to find. Add it to the list when in the area.

This place is a little shady. But in a good way! Plenty of seats, umbrellas, and ambiance. Wine is…read morespectacular. Music is a nice touch.

My wife and I visited 45 North recently and honestly just didn't want to leave. The whole place has…read morean easy, laid-back vibe - not fancy or pretentious; just a spot where you can relax and enjoy yourself. The porch area was a perfect spot to sit back, relax, and take in the scenery. We enjoyed our wine flight, especially the sparkling peach wine! Our server was very nice and took the time to converse with us about the winery and the Leelanau area. We would definitely come back again.

We just got into town this afternoon and my husband had researched a couple wineries he wanted to…read moretry with hours compatible to our arrival. Unfortunately this one says it's open until 7:00 pm on their website but when we arrived at 5:01 they said they close at 5:00. That was a bummer and we have plans for the rest of our stay so we'll just skip this one. (Hours are accurate on yelp.

One of our favorite places to visit in the Leelanau Peninsula. Come for the ciders. Stay for the…read moreview. Staff are great and helpful. Many options for just sitting and enjoying a cider with the view of Sutton's Bay. Bring a book and stay awhile.

This place is by far one of the most beautiful cideries I've ever been to. This place features so…read moremany views and places to sit at it's absolutely breathtaking. There's decent amount of parking inside the parking lot. We came here during the day where they had live music. The bartender was very friendly and social. Great selection of hard ciders that are made here that I've never heard of before but "smitten" is my favorite hard cider that they had. They got some light food options as well if you get a little hungry. They got plenty of souvenirs and obviously hard cider to take home. Very clean restrooms too! Prices are a bit High but when you're here, it's totally worth it! Highly recommend visiting!

Tried this brand at a cider festival not on location. However, amazing ciders! The service was…read moregreat. I can't wait for the next time I go up north to try it in person.

We really like visiting here. The staff is great, and the selection is excellent. Most seating is…read moreoutside; there isn't much inside. That doesn't take away from the experience, but more options to be indoors would be nice.

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.

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

I have visited Black Star Farms numerous times over the past several years for wine tasting when we…read moretake 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 :)

wines are top shelf service is friendly…read moreambiance is swanky two thumbs up fire pits and outdoor seating

This is a bit off the beaten path, but it's a quiet, tranquil place to sit outside, enjoy some…read morewine. Staff are super helpful. Dog friendly (so this is Maeby Approved!) they also serve a beautiful cider from French Road Ciders. Try the potato chips that are paired with wines! Inside is air conditioned.

Raftshol Vineyards is a small family winery located on the scenic Leelanau peninsula. What I first…read morenoticed about the vineyard was the beautiful barn. Walked in and was the only customer. At first I didn't know if they were open because there were no sign on the door and it was a little after 11:00 a.m. when we got there. A man came out and greeted me and my husband. I asked to do a red wine tasting. They are complimentary which was great!! Here is what I sampled and their prices: 2011 Cabernet Franc - Light bodied with cherry and crabapple flavors. $11.00 2011 Merlot - Raspberry and red fruit notes, with a pleasing grip. $11.00 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon - Black fruit tones with silky tannins. $11.00 My favorite was the Cabernet Franc very smooth and not acidic. I ended up getting a bottle. Great price! Very reasonable. Read the last review and was iffy about coming here because of the service. I thought the man was nice. Yes he was quiet, but that maybe his personality. He was friendly to me and my husband. My only con is the inside is not decorative or inviting. But the outside is nice. There is a walkway that leads you to the lake (with seating) and you enjoy a glass a wine with a beautiful view. It was a quick tasting, but I thought it was a good experience. To me all that mattered was the wine was good and free tasting?! Can't beat that. Their hours: Open daily (7 days) 11 am to 6 pm

Now known as Nathaniel Rose Wine…read more http://www.nathanielrosewine.com/ See review at https://sipologyblog.com/2018/06/21/a-visit-to-nathaniel-rose-at-raftshol-vineyards/