This has been our favorite winery in TC for a long time now. We love the very personal touch this place has. It doesn’t have the awesome lake view some of the others do, but it does offer great views of the vines and the whole property, the way the staff acts and treats patrons almost feels as if you are all part of a family. Very knowledgeable folks, extremely friendly, prices are great, and they have so many options as to where you can hang out. There are tents, a covered patio, a fireplace, tables right between the vines. We have seen live acoustic music there a number of times.The overall feeling here is just so unique, much more personal and less artificial than at some of the other “fancy” wineries.

Beautiful Vineyard. Wide selection of beverages. They have accommodations for any group size. We decided to stand between the Vineyard at a wine barrel and it was perfect. The shelter for making your selection was heated and the bartender was very helpful with making your selection. We were here in Sept with a rare 52 degree week. I couldnt imagine how amazing it would be mid summer or early spring or fall

Cute place but wine is not that interesting. They try to make wine from all the most common grapes instead of the one that grow well in their soil, or they know how to produce dynamic wine from.Like I said, nice settings, but wine and service is better at other places in the area.

Don’t be a Karen and be nice. This winery is awesome and the workers are even better. I got the hard cider flight with mango, peach, and cherry and it’s amazing! I would highly recommend it!

Beautiful vineyards. The staff was friendly. Got a flight and took it into the vineyard to enjoy it. Plenty of wine barrels and tables in the vineyard.

Great relaxing place. Customer service was outstanding. The flights are highly recommended.

My wife and I went to 4 wineries on our trip last week. This was our favorite of the 4. the view was great. They offer glasses and flights. The staff took their time, explained to us what each wine was in great detail, made us feel comfortable to ask questions. The wine at this place was also the best we had.

Nice job in crazy times! Enjoyed flights outside on a beautiful November day! Tents, heaters and a fire pit, which by the way, fights with wine tasting.

My wife and I love it here. We come every time we visit our friends in TC. The Wine Club lets us enjoy it even when we’re not there too! So happy to pick up boxes of wine! :)

This was my first time in traverse city, so I definitely wanted to get a good wine tour experience. Me and my fiancé had Tyler take us through our tour, and he was absolutely great! Super knowledgeable about the winery and traverse city itself. We had an amazing time and learned a lot. Will definitely be coming back here in the future!

It was a rainy day so we made it he best out of the situation as best we could. Got the flagship flight for $22 plus tip but can’t say I enjoyed those wines. Tried one cider and found them more palatable to me. They only sold pre built flights or wine/cider by the glass.Vineyard area is cute, lots of outdoor space with tables in between.Made a last minute reservation and got a table under a tent. Service was good, nothing to complain about. One thing to note is that they only have port a pottys.

Thank you Todd for treating my group like VIPs, they loved the sweet flights and bought some growlers of the BlackBerry Cider! Ill be back soon, thank you! Mike - Magic Shuttle Bus

Beautiful venue and great wines!!! A must try. I thought they were so creative in having the tables in the vineyards and outside due to Covid restrictions. I really enjoyed it!

Incredible wine, beautiful views, lots of outdoor seating (if visiting during Covid) along with a selection of snacks. My husband and I had a quick getaway to Traverse and this was our favorite winery/vineyard we visited!! Definitely worth a trip to this mission peninsula gem! We made a reservation and it made the trip that much easier, though they were also allowing walk-ins.The only downfall for me was buying bottles of wine was confusing. They had a building but all entrances we saw said they were private/employee only and when we were leaving to buy bottles and go, we ended up just leaving since there didn’t seem to be an obvious way to purchase. I’ll have to stock up next time!

Not sure what just happened...my girlfriend and I showed up without a reservation on a Friday afternoon and were immediately seated. The wine was great and the bartenders were friendly; we were mostly finished with our flight and were considering buying a bottle when the same woman who seated us walked up and said our “reservation had ended twenty minutes ago...you need to wrap it up in the next five minutes”. We had no idea what to say so we just chugged the rest of the glasses and got up while she stood nearby, and our flight was immediately cleared when we got up. Not sure why the entry sign says “walk-ins welcome” but doesn’t specify you’ll get kicked out after less than an hour. Thanks a lot?

Nice atmosphere. However only thing good here. So so over priced wine and rude employee. They only serve flights they have bracketed. ie. Reds or whites and no substition. They claim per covid, likely excuse. Not only cant you sample a white and few reds, the flights are , 6-7 more than others in area.if you want to try one not in a bracket you must by a whole glass. Never again to many better choices in area.

Beautiful vineyard with a beautiful history. Sit between the grapevines while you sip delicious wines and hear stories of the history of Bowers Harbor and the meaning behind the names of their beautiful vineyards. My husband and I had a great experience here celebrating our first wedding anniversary we will most definitely be back.

Great wines and fair prices coupled with a great setting. We love coming here. Weve been wine club members for a few years now and rather than shipping (which they would certainly do) we make it a point to pick it up quarterly so we make sure to come up!

They are normally our favorite spot from spring to fall.. Anna they havent disappointed during the pandemic. They dont have tastings that Ive found which means you spend a little more on a flight but they have so many more tables to enjoy your drinks. And the view never disappoints. Neither does their wine and cider. This will always be a spot my husband and I stop at when were in Traverse City!

Enjoyed our time here! Dog and baby friendly! Even met little Lucy, a golden doodle, who was the sweetest. Will definitely visit again.

We love this winery!! We have been wine club members for years and we just love the atmosphere and people!! We love Andrew, Melissa, and Tyler!!

Very beautiful. Casual. Great service. Many flight options. Best selling Pinot Grigio in the state!

Gorgeous views. Great wine :)

This was our favorite of the wine tour. Best atmosphere and wine/ciders. Tasting was $5 and you got to keep a nice glass. We enjoyed everything we tasted and the blackberry cider was wonderful.

Thank you for the best winery experience. We will be back again and again!!! This is by far the most relaxed and beautiful place in the peninsula. Your family is so warm and inviting. I want to quit my job and dig in with you all!!! Keep up the great work and thank you!!!

Good wine - we made a reservation but I guess you don’t need it during the week. Kind of confusing but other than that everything was great

Good wine. Fantastic Staff. Wonderful experience. A must when in the Traverse City area..

Great experience. Enjoyed our time there!--Wife and I went wine tasting for the day with another couple. We visited ten vineyards total during our weekend stay in the area. We are amateur wine tasters in every sense.THE GOOD:Family-feel, homie, outdoor vibe. Good music playing as we walked to the bar to place our order. Staff was friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. Ciders available as well as wine.Fantastic tasting wine selection. Enjoyed all wines that we tried. We ordered a five-wine flight for $22. The pours were very generous, felt like a great deal (around half a glass for each pour so 2.5 glasses of wine per flight).We sat IN THE VINEYARD. The views were not dramatic or stunning by any means, but it was nice to sit among the vines. We also walked a few rows of the vineyard as well.THE BAD:When we were there, there were only porta-potties available (might have been a COVID-19 issue). No indoor, actual bathrooms available to the public.No breathtaking views.

They made me wait outside in the rain and freezing weather so the man that works there could chat with some random person inside and purposefully make me wait outside until I walked away. Never coming here again. Dont waste your money in terrible service.

Good wine, beautiful setting, and well-organized. When we visited on a Saturday one week ago the vineyard was busy but they had a smooth and safe process to deal with the volume in this time of Covid.

Great Venue, wine, and staff. Always a pleasure visiting!

Excellent variety of wines from which to choose with vineyard views and Traverse Bay beyond. A must visit winery on any visit to the Old Mission Peninsula.

Beyond awesome. Beautiful outdoor seating, staff are so nice plus the wine is the BEST around!!

One of my favorite stops. Love the variety of wines and ciders. Great atmosphere, very relaxed and peaceful.

Delicious wines! Flights are all good varieties and the staff are all excellent.

What an amazing gem this vineyard turned out to be for us on our 10th Anniversary trip!! Tyler Becker was a fantastic host and recommended the Riesling for me and the red blend for Rick, which were spot on for our taste!!

Bowers Harbor is our favorite winery on Old Mission!!! Everything from how you feel while youre there....to the wine....to the staff....everything is wonderful!!!! A must do if youre looking to taste some wine and make some memories!!!

Love it here! So dog friendly and such great staff! Favorite winery for us dog lovers

Great wines, love to sit at the fire or near the vines and enjoy our wine.

Beautiful grounds, friendly workers and very good wine!

Great spot for a relaxing and private experience, highly recommend for both couples and groups, lots of space and very inviting!

We always enjoy this property and wide selection of wines.

Bowers Harbor is always a must when we visit wineries in the Traverse City area. We are Wine Club members, and the perks are hands down the best. They have fantastic wines for everyone, whether youre a wine novice or wine connoisseur. I really appreciate the separate tasting area for groups/tours. Never have to wait to taste. Beautiful venue throughout the year.

Amazing views. A little misunderstanding about reservations but overall great time and great atmosphere.

They do not do any tastings, but my family and I bought some flights to try out the wine. Reservations are needed for a table, but I think you can get a glass to go. A bit expensive as well, but the bottles are reasonably priced.

Beautiful ambiance, super friendly staff, great Shiraz and Riesling wine.

Highly recommend! The wine was great, but the staff made the experience even more fun! This is a must add to your tour of old mission peninsula!

Absolutely gorgeous good wine and friendly staff

The whole experience was amazing. I hope to return soon

Overpriced, not friendly employees. Beautiful scenery and grounds.

Delicious wines with amazing out door seating area! My favorite winery in the area!

This place is pricey, toilets are port-a-potty, and they seated us in the sun when it was 85 degrees. If you want shade it is a standing only tent first come first serve, no umbrella as an option...very disappointed.

Absolutely wonderful. Had a pair of wine flights and a table in the vineyard itself. Couldnt ask for more.

The friendliest winery around. We love the laid back atmosphere and welcoming staff. We’ve learned so much about wine and love that they are kid friendly.

A great place to sit and enjoy some wine! They also have hard cider, as well as other things! Very nice people!

Always a beautiful spot to relax with a beverage. Spectacular views. And for those worried about covid, theyve done a great job separating tables etc.

Such an incredible and beautiful winery. There is an amazing and knowledgable staff that really know how to show a good and professional time! This is the beginning of untouched, majestic michigan country! Solid 4 stars!!

What a wonderful place! You cant beat their ciders and their wines! The staff is so welcoming and their outside sitting areas are awesome!

Nice selection relaxed atmosphere

Lovely vineyard with good wines, seating options & a friendly atmosphere.

Came here for a wine sampling and was not dissaponted , even found a new favorite and left with a bottle . Beautiful place to visit, outdoor seating, wine flights

Excellent service as usual. Wine was amazing as well as the cider.

Great wine, lots of tents for shade and reasonable prices. Wine club gets 2 free glasses per visit also!

I havent been to every Michigan winery. But, I have been to a whole lot of Michigan wineries and I have been to a lot of them multiple times and I would have to say that this one might be the best when you combine the quality of the wine, the staff and the atmosphere.

My husband and I visited Bowers Harbor twice on our long anniversary weekend. The first visit was for an anniversary picnic in the vines. I thought it was a good value; we received five generous samples of wine each and a food plate (cheese, cheese spread, salami, crackers, pretzels, and chocolate covered cherries) for $60. We really enjoyed several of the wines and the coziness of the vineyard (it was a chilly spring day so they had a bonfire lit).Our only criticisms are that they werent totally prepared for us even though we reserved our time days in advance (to their credit, it was cool outside with a chance of rain, so perhaps they didnt think wed actually want to sit outside). I would have also preferred something other than pretzels and sesame crackers to go with the meat and cheeses.The second visit was for the Blossom Day wine trail event. It was the busiest spot on the trail which I think speaks volumes about the vineyard. We got to try more of their yummy wine and ciders and meet more of their friendly staff. It became a favorite for us.

Fair, a lot of rules they dont post, I feel that they make them as they seem fit for who it is.

Loved this place! We came here in a 14 person tour and their staff welcomed us with open arms! We had our own picnic table ready for us when we got there. We immediately started our tasting and our guide was so nice with quite generous pours. One thing I noticed about this vineyard were the tables placed between vines so you can really eat and drink in the middle of it all, which gave you a truly unique experience. I loved their blueberry and peach cider combo, and had to take some home!

We Love Bowers Harbor! We especially love going for the cider! The New Grapefruit Cider is beyond amazing. They allow dogs which is hard to find in this area. Remington (our dog) loves all the attention from the employees and other customers. The employees are very intelligent on what they are selling which is a huge benefit!@remdoggoldenboy

Living in Traverse City there are a lot of winery/cider options, however Bowers is by far the best in my opinion. The quality of wine is the best Ive ever had. I am very picky when it comes to cider, but I absolutely love Bowers cider. The service is exceptional.. especially Kevin. He is so welcoming and kind. I became apart of the wine club because I love it here so much and plan on staying apart of it even when I move downstate. Oh, and one of the best parts about it all..its dog friendly!

We loved wine tasting at Bowers Harbor Vineyards! They had a friendly staff and a nice, relaxed atmosphere that made our experience very enjoyable.

This place has two wines I love!! Cooper and Otis, names after dogs they had at the winery.I love the dog pics on the bottles.The staff is very nice and helpful! I was there in May for Blossom Day and they had great food and wine pairings!!

Amazing wine and cider with spectacular views. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. And perfect for sipping with friends or a nice romantic date. A Traverse City MUST.

This place was super cute! As a dog person i loves all of the dog photos on the wines and dog apparel you could purchase! Cooper was delicious! The scenery is beautiful! Lots of great photo ops here. Definitely check this place out, you won’t be disappointed!

Nice and relaxing place. Friendly staff. Good wines.

Good place, nice location and good wine

Stellar service and amazing wines.

Nice relaxing atmosphere, good views, friendly crowd.

Beautiful sceneries to go with the amazing wine!! I ALWAYS stop in when Im on old mission Bowers Harbor is a must see for the views but especially the wines. The staff working here are always friendly and helpful even when extremely busy. Not the case everywhere you go and is very much appreciated!

Great atmosphere. Very hospital and knowledgeable staff

Great wine. Great ciders. Beautiful views. We relaxed outside while looking out over the vineyard.

Terrific setting, friendly staff, and great wine. Sitting among the vines is a real treat. A great place to relax and unwind.

We hated our experience here, it started out okay but this place is just crazy crowded. Then if you want to check out you have to wait in a really long lineof people paying for drinks that they cant remember what they were called. Im not sure how this honor system works for them, but it drove my husband and I insane. The wine was okay, they had way too much to choose from for me to be able to tell you if theyre good at it or not. But I didnt like anything enough to buy a bottle, so we left and swore never to go back.

Did this as part of a 4 winery wine tour. Service was great and wine was delicious. Scenery was beautiful and place was very clean and modern

Excellent wine and ciders with beautiful scenery. We stopped by for a tasting during a busy time, but we hovered near the outdoor bar and were noticed right away. The woman helping us was amazing: she was helpful and relaxed, despite the fact that she was scurrying around a bit between customers. She chatted with us and lent her personal thoughts (all good!) to the wines and ciders we tried. I wish I could remember her name! The garden/outdoor area is relaxing and offers plenty of shade and side tables if you want to take a glass and enjoy it, or if you need to keep little ones busy. The tasting fee includes your wine glass, which she wrapped up for us. The grapefruit and watermelon ciders were some of the best weve tried, so of course we had to buy some! I noticed a staff member checking on the people sitting in the chairs too, which was nice to see. **My sister went earlier in the day and had a slightly different experience. They also went to outdoor bar area and gentleman serving their tasting kept referring to the ciders as weak, or not their best, hoping the next batch would be better. He also asked if they wanted their glasses (they are included) and seemed a bit put out that she did.

We LOVED Bowers Harbor. Their wines and ciders are delicious and the scenery was beautiful as well! They were so accommodating and the staff was very helpful.Photo by Brick Street Studio

What an amazing start to our trip! Connie was so helpful and informative on the history of the vineyard and her passion for great wine was infectious!

Always love this place. Thank you.

Delicious blends and atmosphere.

So. Much. Fun. My first winery. I don’t even drink wine. However, the woman helping us (don’t remember her name- but she has the most beautiful eyes lol). Helped educate me on the sulfates and tangents in the whites and reds, that I’m allergic to. Super super cute place. They were very busy for a Saturday in January???

Wine not as good as last years...also no wine tasting

By far our favorite winery! Wonderful wine, atmosphere and you can always find a table to sit outside. We also love going in the winter and enjoy the outdoor fireplace We took a tour for my birthday and the setup a private tasting with a special birthday glass. Great for families as well!

Great seating options

Fun place

Love the dog theme here!

Great wine and hard cider selection! A group of 21 of us went for a wine tasting and this winery by far is the most organized, efficient and kindest that we’ve been to when touring Traverse City. We had a lot of fun here and they sell a lot of cool goodies in their shop! We will definitely visit again!

Pineapple cider

Such a relaxing, friendly environment. The staff was knowledgeable and amazing. Fantastic wines!

Nice tasting room, great views and decent wines.

Fantastic bb

Great atmosphere, great wine, definitely coming again!!!