The acreage is planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Riesling and Gew rztraminer, along with a Pinot Meunier for a champagne blend. Most recognized for its international award winning Johannesburg Riesling wine styles, the winery is also noted for its Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines. In addition, the winery produces a unique Traverse Bay Winery product line consisting of Cherry Wine, Cherry Riesling, Spiced Cherry Wine, Cherry Wine Sangria, Cherry Ginseng and Cranberry Riesling. Presently, the winery produces approximately 36,000 cases of assorted wines. Along with spectacular vineyard scenery overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, the winery offers free guided winery tours and wine tastings.
All wines are estate bottled and handling is kept to a minimum.
Located 7 miles north of Traverse City in the 19 th century Maple Grove Schoolhouse. Take M-37 north to Carrol Road. The Zafarana Vineyards are located in the beautiful wine-growing region of the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City. Creating a family legacy with this new vineyard has taken years of intense planning and diligent work including great care in the handling of the first crop. Their wines have won numerous awards and honors, and many are bought up by a loyal following before they are released.