Blustone Vineyards delivered a standout performance at the Blustone American Fine Wine Competition showing in 2026—led by a Double Gold, 94-point showing for our 2023 Ad-Lib. Held February 6–8 at the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, the 19th annual competition brought together more than 550 wines from over 150 wineries across 11…
If you are looking for a perfect Michigan winter getaway, this one includes sweeping vineyard views and sips of chardonnay, with a winter wonderland snowshoe trek in Suttons Bay. Grand Traverse Bike Tours hosts a guided 3.5-mile snowshoe trek along a private trail connecting two Leelanau Peninsula favorites — 45 North and BluStone Vineyards. Read…
Blustone Vineyards is proud to share that several wines earned awards at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, one of the most respected and competitive wine competitions in the United States. Each year, the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition evaluates thousands of wines through blind tastings led by experienced judges from across the industry….
There’s something about Leelanau in December that brings out the heart of the season—quiet snow-covered mornings, long dinners with friends, and the simple joy of sharing something meaningful with the people we love. Around here, wine is often at the center of those moments, and it’s why we’ve curated three holiday bundles designed to make…
As the leaves settle and the last of harvest wraps up on the Leelanau Peninsula, our team at Blustone turns to one of our favorite moments of the year: gathering around the Thanksgiving table. It’s a holiday built on warmth, gratitude, and good company—and for us, that always includes thoughtful wine pairings that bring the…
You probably don’t read much about Michigan wines; chances are you’ve never tasted one. That would be a shame, as there are many impressive examples being produced in the state, especially in the Leelanau Penisula, where I recently spent a few days meeting with several of the area’s finest vintners. Read the full story at…
Sometimes when you’re in Northern Michigan, you have to turn off the beaten path to see the most extraordinary views. At Blustone Vineyards, with its neat rows of vines tucked into a beautiful, rolling spot off M-204 – you can actually taste these views. The very “terroir” of the land here leaves its delicious mark on…
The Unique Harvest Strategy Behind Leelanau’s Cool-Climate Wines As we head into the 2025 harvest season here at Blustone Vineyards, there’s a particular buzz in the air—and it’s not just the hum of tractors in the vineyard. This is the time of year when cool-climate wines on the Leelanau Peninsula take center stage. Our region’s…
As the leaves start to turn across the Leelanau Peninsula, excitement is building at Blustone Vineyards—because harvest is almost here. We anticipate beginning our 2025 harvest around October 1st, and once the first clusters are picked, it’ll be all hands on deck to move quickly through the vineyard. “Once harvest begins in a cool-climate region…
Staff at a Red Hot Best Award–winning winery share secrets to a more immersive tasting experience. As the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail continues to propel itself into the spotlight as one of the hottest wine vacation destinations—MSN and Business Insider have called it the “Napa of the Midwest”—the 20-plus wineries on the trail strive to offer distinctive…
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