9 Best Wineries near Elk Rapids

“I walked into Bos wine today and was greeted with nothing but smiles. The staff is the some of the kindest and most outgoing people I’ve met. They offered help for wine selection and made it very easy to find what I was looking for. I WILL most definitely recommend this to anyone in the area for a fantastic glass of wine and a lovely atmosphere!“

“AMAZING! Finally made it to Peninsula Cellars and it is now my favorite place, the cider and wine was so very good! The merlot slushie and in house sangria were so very delicious. Historic schoolhouse is so cute, Sarah was so very friendly and helpful. I cannot wait to go back!“

“Great tasting wine in a small but charming winery. I would say the service was a little off putting. I was called over several times to pay and called the wrong name. I replied that we had certainly already paid and we're finishing up to head out. It was an honest mistake but a bit awkward and a little embarrassing as it seemed they were acting like we were walking out on them. I do expect better customer service and at least some sort of system to see who has an open tab for such a small place.“

“Beautiful winery, amazing service, and a beautiful view!“

““I would trust that lady with anything I put in my mouth.” — my husband, speaking about our lovely server, Teri. 😂

Not only was the wine great and the views absolutely breathtaking, but the true star of the show was our server, Teri. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines at Two Lads Winery, and my husband was VERY impressed with the flight she picked out for him. So impressed, in fact, that he broke his self-imposed wine-buying ban to take a bottle home. I also loved the lavender lemonade cocktail she recommended—it was delicious!

But the story doesn’t stop there. We got to chatting with Teri about some of the other places we were planning to visit during our trip, so we asked her for recommendations. She pointed us toward a winery we hadn’t heard of before, and it ended up being a huge hit! She also recommended a meadery because my husband is really interested in mead, and that recommendation was another home run.

It’s rare to come across someone who is not only knowledgeable about what they do, but genuinely enthusiastic about making sure you have a great experience. Teri absolutely made our visit extra special, and we are so glad we stopped at Two Lads. Great wine, incredible views, and an amazing server—what more could you ask for?

If you’re visiting Traverse City, put Two Lads Winery on your list. And if you’re lucky enough to get Teri as your server, trust her recommendations. Clearly, she knows what she’s doing. 😉“

“Nice. Clean. Friendly. Ordered 2 glasses of late harvest $8 each $16 for two. Ordered a bottle of late harvest $16 each. Get the bottle.
Their Bavarian pretzel is large ($10.00). Did not try it. However, while I was in Germany I could buy authentic Bavarian pretzels that are half the size and 1/10 the cost of a winery pretzel. JS“

“We decided to stop by and check out Seven Hills! The service was top notch. They made sure we were taken care of the entire visit. The mule with vodka was pretty good! Very clean and cozy!

Was nice being able to grab a hot tea at the attached business inside the building. Perfect set up. Will return in the summer to check out the concert area looks awesome!“

“Beautiful spot overlooking the peninsula. You can keep your glass which is nice. The glass railings were a nice touch. I wasn’t allowed to do a tasting or a flight, simply had to order a glass of one wine. I’m reading reviews that others had tastings. I guess I came at a wrong day/time? Disappointing. They also only allowed me to sample two wines before ordering. Thankfully I liked the second sample, the Riesling, but if I hadn’t liked either it would have been a bummer to have to blindly order something and hope to like it. Overall a beautiful, quiet, classy spot with great music and views. But I was really hoping to do a tasting my first time there.“

“My wife and I visited Bowers Harbor Vineyard recently and had a great time. The whole place has an easy, laid-back vibe - not fancy or pretentious; just a spot where you can relax and enjoy yourself. They have several different outdoor spaces. We were lucky to snag a couple Adirondack chairs under shade trees overlooking the fields. The servers were very nice and helpful. The wine and snacks were great. We would definitely come back again.“