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Black Star Farms Wine Weekend
Black Star Farms returns to the Inn this November for a weekend built around Michigan wine. The Leelanau Peninsula winery’s resident expert leads guests through a welcome tasting, an educational session, and a chef-paired dinner over this two-day event.
$249 per person, includes:- Friday Welcome
- Saturday Educational Tasting
- Saturday Paired Wine Dinner
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 5-7pm
Bubbly Welcome Reception | Lake View Penthouse
Meet your host, Kimberly Zacharias, Black Star Farms representative and resident expert leading this weekend's wine events. Enjoy welcome pours of Black Star Farms Bedazzled and Blanc de Blanc while learning how each sparkling wine is made, and start the weekend with light snacks to accompany the tastings.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | 3pm
Educational Wine Tasting | Arlington
Join Kimberly for an in-depth wine tasting featuring some of Michigan's signature varietals. Learn about the region's winemaking history and how our unique lake effect climate shapes the grapes. Each tasting is paired with an artisan cheese board.- Sur Lie Chardonnay
- Barrel-Aged Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir Rosé
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
- Terrace Red Blend
6pm
'Wine First' Paired Dinner | The Sagamore Room
The weekend's centerpiece is an intimate wine-paired dinner with sweeping views of Lake Michigan as the sun sets over the water. Kimberly guides guests through a multi-course meal from our Executive Chef, each course carefully built around a Black Star Farms wine — a fitting close to a weekend spent exploring them.First Course | Brie Puff
Onion Jam, Toasted Pancetta with Wilted Arugula or Onion Jam, Smoked Paradiso Cheese with Wilted Arugula (V)
Pairing: Sparkling RieslingSecond Course | Seafood Duet
Filet of Halibut, Butter Poached Lobster Tail, Parsnip Puree, Chive Oil, Roasted Golden Beets, Crunchy Buckwheat
Pairing: Sauvignon BlancMain Course | Prime Beef Tenderloin or Braised King Oyster Mushrooms (V)
Roquefort-Infused Potato Croquette, Mushroom Ragout, Rosemary Demi, Delicata Squash
Pairing: Reserve Cabernet Franc 2022Dessert | Pumpkin Crème Brulée
Dark Chocolate Truffle
Pairing: Maple Dessert Wine
Date and Time
Friday Nov 13, 2026 Saturday Nov 14, 2026
Friday, November 13 & Saturday, November 14
Special lodging rates available.
Location
Inn at Bay Harbor
3600 Village Harbor Drive
Petoskey, MI 49770Fees/Admission
$249 per person
Includes Friday welcome, Saturday educational tasting, and Saturday evening paired dinner
Please Note: This event is open to ages 21+. Due to the nature of this event, all ticket sales are final. All ticket prices include tax and gratuity.
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