Good Neighbor Organic Winery holds a unique position on Leelanau Peninsula as one of the only certified organic producers in the Traverse City wine region. The certification reflects a deep commitment to farming without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers — a challenging standard to maintain in northern Michigan's sometimes difficult growing conditions.
The wines produced under these constraints have a particular character — clean, precise, and expressive of terroir in the way that minimal-intervention winemaking tends to produce. The organic Riesling and Pinot Gris are particularly compelling examples of what honest grape growing looks like in this latitude.
The tasting room is open on a limited seasonal schedule, which keeps the experience intimate and allows visitors genuine access to the farmers and winemakers who produced what they're drinking. For visitors who care about how their wine is grown, Good Neighbor is essential.