Peninsula Cellars

We loved this winery! The place used to be a school and Maine of the elements are still original such as the blackboards. I suggest doing the flight to be accompanied by the picnic pack. The girls here are super nice! Such a great experience! Thank you!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$11–15

DOG FRIENDLY Let me order first before going outside - this was so appreciated! I didn’t feel shunned like at Bonobo Winery. I planned my trip around my dog, so this was the most important for me. The cinnamon swirl cider was amazing. The wines I chose for my flight were alright but I could’ve chosen differently. The atmosphere and friendly staff made the experience. Thank you! And

Looking for a fun and quasi educational spot in Traverse City? Look no further than Peninsula Cellars! This winery is a true gem, as it used to be the Maple Grove School house that operated from 1896 until 1956. So not only will you get to enjoy amazing drinks, but you'll also get a history lesson with each sip. I recently visited Peninsula Cellars and tried one of their cider flights. The ciders were all delicious, but my absolute favorite was the Cinnamon Swirl cider. It tasted like I was drinking a warm slice of apple pie, minus the utensils. The staff at Peninsula Cellars were also top-notch. They were so friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the place. The atmosphere is so nostalgic. There's something so cozy and inviting about drinking in an old schoolhouse. It's like you're transported to a simpler time where you don't have to worry about adulting or paying bills. Plus, there's a lovely outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your drinks and take in the beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend Peninsula Cellars to anyone visiting Traverse City if you’re looking for a non-traditional winder setting. You get great drinks, a cool history lesson, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere - what more could you ask for? Just make sure to bring a designated driver because those ciders pack a punch!

Excellent and helpful staff. They know their product well. We sampled three reds and a few ciders. Being a hard cider fan, I was impressed with their cider selection, ended up buying both the peach and raspberry apple cider in cans. I can see that this place will become a regular stop whenever we’re up on the peninsula. As a side note, they don’t accept cash, card only. They do accept cash tips though.

I’ve been to multiple wineries/vineyards on the peninsula but this was by far the favorite of my group. Great service and amazing wine. Love all the various seating options too! Definitely add this to your list when you visit

MUST STOP!! We would give this place a 10 out of 5 if we could! Every year we come up to our lake house and Peninsula Cellars is our first stop. The atmosphere is always wonderful, the Detention chalk board get me every time, and the wine is nothing short of spectacular. Of all the wineries on Old Mission, Cellars always has the wine that makes us go “Oooooo!” We buy a case every time. I myself am more of a semi dry/sweet wine gal and let me tell you, the Stainless Chardonnay is Amazing!!! The detention and Late Harvest Riesling are also show stoppers. We do miss the school desk as that is our staple picture! If you’re unable to check out all wineries on the peninsula make sure Peninsula Cellars is on your list because the school house and their wines won’t disappoint!! Thanks Peninsula for another great year. — The Nebraskans, your #1 fans

A winery in an old schoolhouse. Former teachers are rolling over in their graves! The sweet wines were delicious! Menage and Melange had complex delicious notes. Service was excellent. Highly recommend!

While visiting the Traverse City area, my wife and I took an afternoon drive up the peninsula. There are wineries all along M37. Knowing nothing about any of them, we picked a couple at random to visit, Peninsula Cellars being one of them. We loved it! Located in an old schoolhouse, the building maintains some neat history that the winery really dives into. The winery sells both wine and cider that it makes itself. We ordered a flight of wine, which was some of the best wine we had the whole trip! The cherry wines in particular were wonderful! The lone gentleman working the bar seemed a bit overwhelmed -- he did admit to me that it was busier than they typically see for a Tuesday afternoon -- but was very warm, friendly and helpful. For a unique experience and delicious wines, I would highly recommend Peninsula Cellars to anyone!

Former schoolhouse became a great winert. One more great destination when traveling through the peninsula wine road. Loved this place! You can pick anything on the menu to be included in the $13 flight which included 4 glasses

The service was quite good and the setting in a retired school house is really cool! Lots of selections and plenty of swag available. Parking is great too! Unfortunately, the seating inside was completely taken by 2 Bachelorette parties so we had to sit outside on a rainy day. There is a big selection of wines and these were ok, but nothing spectacular. Overall we had a great time.