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Your stay at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel will pair exceptionally well with a tour of a Traverse City winery. A region renowned for its vineyards, vistas, and, above all, vino, Traverse City, MI is a must visit for any wine lover.

Let Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel be your guide for the best wine tasting in Traverse City!

Savor a Riesling, Pinot Gris or exotic varietal while you gaze upon the stunning overlooks of bays, vineyards, and beyond. The wineries below are home to some of the most stunning scenery in Traverse City.

Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery
Perched on the highest point in Leelanau County, this tasting room peeks out over rolling farm hills and hardwoods. An excellent choice for the height of fall color!

Chateau Chantal
Situated on a gentle hill off the spine of Old Mission Peninsula, Chateau Chantal plays host to an expansive outdoor deck that looks over the placid waters of East Grand Traverse Bay.

2 Lads Winery
Wind and wend your way with the curvature of the shore to the 2 Lads tasting room—replete with a massive floor-to-ceiling glass wall, which peers over the estate.

Mari Vineyards
The spacious rear patio is just the start. Meticulously designed to align with the summer solstice, the wine caves beneath the stone structure are alighted in ethereal glow on the planet’s longest day.

A multi-stop marathon of wine tasting in Traverse City may leave you a bit peckish. But that’s no reason to sideline your sojourn. Pop into these tasting rooms for a snack while you continue to sample the wares:

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Brys Estate
Cozy up in the elegant tasting room, sip on a crisp Chardonnay, and nibble on the offerings of their generous charcuterie board.

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Bonobo
Delight with sweet rosé and an order of fried goat cheese; breaded and topped with golden honey, almond brittle, and house-made specialty sauce—this is one mouthwatering morsel.

Left Foot Charley
For dessert, find your way to this quaint urban locale tucked into the Grand Traverse Commons. Enjoy a glass of wine or cider and a sweet treat of decadent chocolates.

Your trip to Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel is easily complemented with a tour of the renowned wineries in the Traverse City, MI area, including the 10 on Old Mission Peninsula and the 25 on Leelanau Peninsula.

Boasting spectacular overlooks, rolling vineyards, and, of course, award-winning wines, the wineries in the Traverse City area are a must. Be sure to pair a wine tasting adventure in Traverse City with your next stay at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel—give us a call at (800) 922-2946 today or book a room online.