Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay Crowned Michigan's Best Winery

The national honors keep pouring in for one Northern Michigan winery. Fresh off being voted the No. 2 "Wine Country Hotel" in America, it's also just been crowned the best winery in Michigan.

Food and drink site Tasting Table recently set out to find the premier wine destination in every single U.S. state. As they pointed out, you do not have to fly out to California to find world-class vineyards anymore:

While California is home to roughly half of the total wineries in the U.S., unlikely regions along the East Coast and in the Midwest are becoming must-visit destinations for wine lovers.

Michigan's Top Wine Destination Revealed

So which winery is tops in Michigan?

According to Tasting Table, the title belongs to Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay.

What It’s Really Like Visiting Black Star Farms

It had been on my bucket list for YEARS and I finally made the trip in 2024. I was not disappointed!

What makes Black Star Farms so special isn't just what's in your glass. It is the entire atmosphere. Between the scenic rolling hills, equestrian stables, and friendly farm animals on site, the property feels like an escape.

Wine Tastings, Farm-to-Table Dining, and Lodging

Their grand post-and-beam tasting room offers everything from flight lineups to craft cocktails, and sitting out on the sprawling outdoor patio on a warm afternoon is hard to beat. If you want dinner, you can head right down the path for incredible farm-to-table dining at Bistro Polaris, or turn it into a full weekend retreat by staying overnight at their luxury inn.

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In naming Black Star Farms number one in the state, Tasting Table praised their ability to produce top-tier cool-climate wines like Rieslings, Pinot Noirs, and Cabernet Francs across both the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, all while pairing those award-winning bottles with local cuisine and historic lodging.

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