8 Best Wineries near Elk Rapids

“Must do if you've come to the Traverse City area and want to taste Michigan wine. These folks know what they're doing and are making great wine. We enjoyed a relaxed tasting in the garden and liked all the wines (more than we expected!). The service was easygoing (in a good way) and informative. We also tried a cider that was complex and earthy. Don't sleep on those. While the reds were on the pricey side, the Rieslings are very reasonable and absolutely worth taking a bottle home. Or more than a bottle if you aren't flying!“

“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!“

“Beautiful setting to sit and enjoy Northern Michigan. Their estate wines are wonderful and the owners explained how they are grown naturally and organically. Bottles made great gifts for our friends downstate that don’t know how good Northern Michigan wine is. Owners were super nice!“

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

“We absolutely loved our tour with Jess yesterday! She is extremely knowledgeable about the history and process at 2 Lads. Her enthusiasm and zest for life show through. We loved learning about wine and it was so fun to hear her process for selecting the yummy cheeses and snacks that highlight the wines. We’ll be looking forward to wine club pickups and future visits to this spectacular location and an operation that is clearly doing things right. Thank you!“

“My sister got my husband a private wine tasting experience that we took our friends to. Hiro did an amazing job telling us about the Vineyard and how the wine is made! My husband loved it and asked soo many questions.

Sherrie was also amazing! We did our wine tasting with her! She brought me some sweet wines to try instead of the white. My friends and I all had positive things to say about the employees and our time!“

“I’ve been to Bonobo Winery a few times and every time has been incredible. The large deck is perfect in the warmer months and the fireplaces inside make it so cozy in the winter. Great views, delicious wine, and friendly staff. We’ll keep coming back!“

“We visited this winery over the weekend and had such a great experience! The views are absolutely beautiful — perfect for photography and just soaking it all in. It’s a really relaxing spot with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the atmosphere.
The staff was super friendly and welcoming, and we loved that they’re dog-friendly. There’s even a park right next door with walking trails, which makes it a great place to spend a few hours (or the whole afternoon). Everything was clean and well kept, and they had heaters going so it was comfortable even in the cooler weather.
If you’re looking for a laid-back winery with great scenery and a welcoming vibe, this is definitely worth the visit! 🍷 Lots of parking.“