2 Lads Winery

2 Lads Winery sits near the end of Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, Michigan, with 58 acres surrounding a sharply modern, 10,500-square-foot winery. Twenty-three estate vineyard acres form the heart of the property, with blocks planted in 1999, 2001, and 2008. The focus here is clear: cool-climate red wines, sparkling wines, and small-run whites made with a distinctly contemporary approach rather than a rustic-nostalgia play.

That modern streak shows up in the cellar as much as the architecture. The winery uses a multi-level gravity-flow design and gentle handling to move fruit and juice with less pumping and filtering, a practical choice that fits the style of wine 2 Lads wants to make. Visitors can keep it casual with a $15 flight and first-come seating, or book a more in-depth guided tasting or private tour and tasting for a closer look at the facility and the winemaking process. Charcuterie is available, outdoor lawn seating opens up in good weather, and the overall experience lands squarely in the camp of wineries that feel polished without feeling stiff. For travelers exploring Old Mission Peninsula, 2 Lads is worth knowing for its clean sense of purpose and its confidence with northern Michigan sparkling and red wine.