Brief History
Our Story
Our story started over 30 years ago visiting the Leelanau Peninsula as a family for the first time. The simplicity and beaty of the "tucked away" secret of this part of Michigan has always been what we trasure most. There is a connection to the land found only here amongst the lakes, dunes, hills and sunlit fields and our dream to start Blustone was born out of that. Our namesake is reflective of that connection and the celebration of life which we hope to inspire with every sip of wine.
Our Vineyards
This is where the story starts each season. Our vineyard team works nonstop year-round to create the outstanding fruit that makes Blustone's exceptional lineup of wines year after year. Our vineyard management team spends countless hours with each grape across our portfolio of properties to ensure only the best fruit makes it to the crush pad.
Our vineyards are located near the 45th Parallel North – the same latitude as the Bordeaux and Rhône wine regions in France. We've learned there's nothing quite like the trademark Leelanau sunshine and temperate Lake Michigan climate to create such optimal growing conditions.
Our Winemaking
Our winemaking process starts with a principle: let the wine express itself. It takes a lot of time and patience to make a stand-out bottle of wine and while it's tempting to make wines that answer to deadlines and constraints, we're constantly refocusing to make it all about a product that reflects the labor of the vines and the joy of tasting a piece of Leelanau. You might taste the slope of the hillside in the rich flavors that develop only with constant sunlight exposure or the minerality in our soil that yeild complexity often missed in Michigan wines. These are just a few examples of things we take into account during each growing season. Our fermentation, barrel selection, aging method and release date for each wine changes each year. Each year, you'll experience the Blustone terroir and true varietal character in with every sip.
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Contact Info
Blustone Tasting Room
We invite you to experience Blustone. Whether its a glass of wine on the patio or a tasting flight that opens your eyes to our entire wine porfolio, we take pride in uniquely crafting our guest experiences in a distinct and engaging way. You'll notice this as soon as you walk into the tasting room. Blustone’s tasting room is located at our Estate Vineyard with panoramic views, floor to ceiling windows, and a modern, clean vibe. We have multiple tasting experiences available inside our spacious tasting room. You can also purchase wine by the glass and bottle along with locally sourced small plates, including our gourmet charcuterie board. On warmer days, we open up our huge glass door and serve wine and small plates on the patio. Feel free to stop by – our tasting room staff would love to spoil you with a good time!
Signature Wine Experience
Enjoy a 50 minute guided wine experience inside our tasting room. This seated tasting dives deep into what makes our wines "uniquely Leelanau". Enhance your tasting with one of our small plate offerings or keep it simple with our gourmet charcuterie board.
Reservations
In order for us to provide you with the best possible wine experience, reservations are recommended for wine tasting or enjoying a glass inside our tasting room. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Wine and food on the patio are available on a first come, first served basis. Reservations can be made on our website.