We are open from 12 pm - 6 pm Sunday - Thursday and 12 pm - 9 pm Friday - Saturday.
No, we don't take reservations but we have plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors. We do offer a private tasting option that comes with reserved seating for $40/person. If interested, please email reservations@bonobowinery.com
We require face masks at all times in our Tasting Room and Patio except when sitting at your table. Please remain appropriately socially distanced when on our lawn or walking the vineyards. We are focusing on cleanliness and sanitation (which is why all of our tables have plastic tablecloths covering them).
Yes, we ship to almost every state! Click the button below to check for your state and shop online.
We have fried goat cheese and charcuterie boards on the weekends, plus additional specialty small plates. During the week we have snack plates to enjoy.
Yes, we love dogs! Yes! They aren't allowed on our patio or inside our Tasting Room but we have plenty of tables on our lawn where dogs can hang out. Feel free to take Fido on a walk through the vineyards!
We cannot host weddings here but we can host wine-themed events. For more information please email events@bonobowinery.com
Yes, we have two clubs to choose from. Click the button below for more information.
Yes, we are family-friendly.
Currently, due to COVID-19, we are not doing wine tastings but we are doing wine by the glass and you get to keep your stemless Bonobo wine glass as a souvenir!
We do! If you can call us ahead and let us know when you will be coming, and how many are in your group, that would be very helpful!
Of course! Please tag us at @bonobowinery with hashtags #betterwithbonobo and #evolvedyetprimal.
Yes, please fill out the inquiry form on this page.
Bonobo Winery was founded by brothers and longtime Traverse City natives, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse. Their objective: to offer world-class wines in a rustic, yet elegant atmosphere with a breathtaking view, and a business model inspired by the close harmony of the traditions, philosophies, and ecological integrities of the region. Making a commitment to the community that raised them, they employ local residents and utilize local resources to create an ethereal experience that captivates all five senses, with each element intentionally representative of the beauty, charm and sanctuary that is Traverse City.
Bonobo Winery's vision is to bring a sense of approachability to the Michigan vine and wine scene, by removing any pretenses, and allowing for the ultimate educational and enjoyable experience. Benefitting from the region’s strong fruit-bearing properties, Bonobo grapes are estate and locally grown with wine produced on-site. Our 19 acre vineyard consists of seven grape varieties including Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc.
Our unique facility and welcoming ambiance lends itself to an unforgettable experience. Come visit us for an educational and enjoyable tasting, an excellent glass of wine, a small plate that is masterfully paired with our wine. Weather -permitting, you can lounge outside on our large deck that overlooks the beautiful rolling vineyards with the bay peeking over in the distance, or cozy up inside next to the fireplace. Promising to be a must-see for tourists as well as a hotspot for Traverse City locals, Bonobo Winery is a place you can’t wait to get back to with wines you cannot wait to share. We look forward to serving you!
Chef Adam is a Northern Michigan native and has over 25 years of experience in the industry! He graduated from Great Lakes Culinary Institute in 2014.
Chef Adam loves the diverse agricultural bounty Michigan has to offer- everything from the excellent wine, to the access of some of the best fresh water fisheries in the world, and a farming region that is second only to California in its crop diversity.
We support the work and effort of the Bonobo Conservancy whose mission is to protect bonobos (Pan paniscus), preserve their tropical rainforest habitat, and empower local communities in the Congo Basin. By working with local Congolese people through cooperative conservation and community development programs, and by shaping national and international policy, the Bonobo Conservation Initiative (BCI) is establishing new protected areas and leading efforts to safeguard bonobos wherever they are found.
#1 Cabernet Franc in North America
