Traversing Traverse City's wineries

2 Lads WinerySleek contemporary building set up on a hill. $5 to sample all the wines ( two samples are complimentary). www.2LWinery.com

Black Star Farms (two locations)

The largest location, in Suttons Bay, includes Leelanau Cheese Co., which makes raclette and fromage blanc. It also has stables and an inn. The Old Mission tasting room is an extension of the winery on Suttons Bay. $5 to sample and keep the glass. www.blackstarfarms.com

Bowers Harbor Vineyards

Cute and comfortable tasting room. $1 for five samples.

www.bowersharbor.com

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

Chateau Grand Traverse

Most like a large California winery of those we visited, and it can get crowded. There's an inn on the grounds. Tastings are free. www.cgtwines.com

LMawby Vineyards

Small winery. Tastings are free but there are packages to combine tastings with cheese for $5 and $8. www.lmawby.com

Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn