About

Bowers Harbor Vineyards is a winery on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, Michigan, offering a large variety of wines from dry to sweet sparklings and whites, reds, dessert and port-style wines, cherry wines, and hard cider. They provide a mostly outdoor vineyard experience with open seating among the vines, a large pavilion, communal firepits, and dog-friendly policies. Proprietor Spencer Stegenga maintains one of the largest wine libraries among northern Michigan wineries.

Largest wine library in northern Michigan Outdoor vineyard seating experience Spirit Cider from Old Mission Peninsula orchards Dog-friendly policies
Photos
Vineyard scene Wines display Wine library Spirit cider Wine club
What They Make
Pinot Grigio
top varietal, white
wine
Chardonnay
top varietal, white
wine
Rieslings
top varietal, dry to sweet whites
wine
Pinot Noir
top varietal, red
wine
Merlot
top varietal, red
wine
Cabernet Franc
top varietal, red
wine
Sparkling Wine
dry and demi-sec
wine
Cherry Wine
fruit wine
wine
Spirit Cider
various flavors celebrating Old Mission Peninsula orchards
cider
Awards
Gold Medal, Michigan Wine Competition 2022 for Block II Riesling 2022
Best of Class, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2021 for Pinot Grigio 2021
Upcoming Events
Vineyard Tours
available one-hour sessions
Vine to wine explanation of Bowers Harbor operation and Michigan wine region, with custom wine flight and charcuterie included