Traverse City Flexible Wine Tour Experience

The FLEXIBLE Go Where You Want Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour
Tell your guide what you love and we'll try to make it happen!

What's on your Winery Wishlist? Don't get TRAPPED on a bus!

NO MORE MAGIC SHUTTLE BUS FOR MAGIC MIKE - Book Magic Mike here!
Yellowstone Style Meets Traverse City Wine Country Luxury SUV's
Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries-wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service
Don't get trapped on a party bus and leave the driving to us! Sip, savor and sample wines of 4 TOP wineries- our tours go to 4 stops from the list
This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus: real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. NOT basic transportation to the wineries, this is THE WINE EXPERIENCE, real wine recommendations.
Tours are flexible, with pickup and drop-off in downtown Traverse City(some hotels).

Wine Samples ARE included, Tastings, wines, and food are not included in the price of the tour. Other groups may be on the tour - semi-private.

Meeting Point

303 E State St

303 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA

East side of Hardy Street Parking Structure near the State Street Entrance next to Middlecoast Brewery. Depending on traffic and events we may be able to pick up at local downtown Traverse City hotels.

What's included:

• Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
• NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle
• Law Enforcement/First Responder/military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
• Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts as Drivers
• Groups over 6 get a complimentary bottle of wine (Gamay, Secco, Gwertz- depends on availability)
• Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU, EMU Grads (some guides)
• Luxury SUV - Cadillac Escalades, GMC Yukons, Tahoes / groups over 6 will get a 2nd vehicle GMC Yukon

Not included:

• Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost, flights range from $15-$50, glasses $8-15
• Our Guides work on TIPS - 20% gratuity recommended

What to expect:

Duration: between 4 hours and 5 hours

Hawthorne Vineyards

1000 Camino Maria, Traverse City, 49686-9310, Michigan

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour.
One of the best vineyards in Traverse City, guest can sip, savor and taste some of the best reds and whites on the peninsula. Red wine drinkers can sample Merlot / Cab Franc blend and for the white drinkers try the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Guests can get a popcorn flight and even a charcuterie board. One of the newest up and coming wineries on Old Mission Peninsula.

The Hawthorne Vineyards site is arguably the most secluded Old Mission Peninsula tasting room site. The tasting room is located on a high bluff with views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. You will be seeing nature– no view of traffic, no close neighbors -- just vineyard, woods and water.

Guests can see both bays from the tasting room. An outdoor patio area will provide a relaxing environment with stunning bay views and a cozy outdoor fireplace.

50 minutes

Bowers Harbor Vineyards

2896 Bowers Harbor Rd, , Traverse City, 49686-9735, Michigan

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour.
Bowers Harbor Vineyards stablished in 1991 is one of the original wineries in the area. Initially a horse farm, the estate now boasts 20 acres of vinifera vines. An inviting tasting room is a former horse stable, and a friendly staff will welcome and introduce your tour guests to an extensive selections of top wines by the glass, bottle or by the flight.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards is nicknamed the "dog winery" and guests might see various dogs at the winery.

Bowers Harbor grows Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The real show stopper is the Pinot Secco (bubbly Pinot Grigio) and a Pinot Secco Rose (Magic Mike's pick).

Guests can order wine flights and head to the patio, fire pit, pavilion, and tables tucked alongside the vines on the property.

50 minutes

Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room

15900 Rue de Vin, , Traverse City, 49686-9379, Michigan

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour.
Chateau Chantel sits atop one of the highest points on Old Mission Peninsula and has incredible views of both East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay.

The big story here is the Ice Wine which is very rare. You can purchase a sample of the Ice Wine that was featured at a White House dinner during President Obama's tenure. Your tours can customize wine flights and Chateau Chantel is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where you can purchase a glass of Brandy. Wine lovers can select wines such Dry Riesling, amazing Pinot Blanc, the popular Naughty Red and Chateau Chantel is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where you can purchase a glass of Malbec.

Chateau Chantel is one of the originals in Traverse City Michigan, stellar wine, excellent customer service and the views are unforgettably AMAZING!

50 minutes

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

3309 Blue Water Rd, , Traverse City, 49686-8561, Michigan

You always LOVE Brys Estates, which is one of Michigan's Top Ten most popular wineries. You will quickly find out that quite possibly the reason for Brys' success is one drink- called the Froze'. The Froze' is a frozen wine drink that is heaven on a hot summer day. Guests can choose from various toppers and this drink is the winery best seller.
You will be able to purchase the only Sauvignon Blanc on Old Mission Peninsula or try the "porch pounder" which is a rare Pinot Noir Riesling blend. Tour guests can also purchase a customizable tasting of various wines and then head to the deck for an amazing photo opportunity.
The lawn bar is open during the summer months which is one of the best locations in Traverse City to sample wines. Snack packs are also available for purchase.
Another popular attraction for you is the lavender soaps and lotions that are grown by the Brys family and are available for purchase.

55 minutes

Bonobo Winery

12011 Center Rd, Traverse City, 49686-8379, Michigan

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour.
A place where guests feel like Movie Stars, with wines you cannot wait to brag about and share...
Bonobo Winery was founded by brothers and longtime Traverse City natives, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse. Stunning views, excellent wines and top notch customer service!

You can sample expert level red wines like the BDX and a top shelf Pinot Noir. White drinkers can sample a bubbly Blanc de Blancs, top notch chardonnays and a Fume Blanc. This is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where you can sample a glass of whiskey! Frozen drink lovers can get a frozen lemonade lavender vodka based frozen drink. Guests can also get some amazing pretzel bites, an expert level charcuterie board or fried goat cheese (food depends on availability). This winery is one of the most memorable locations on your wine tour- it's quite an experience.

55 minutes

Grand Traverse Bay

Center Rd, Traverse City, 49686, Michigan

Grand Traverse Bay is an arm of Lake Michigan. The bay is separated from the rest of Lake Michigan by the Leelanau Peninsula. The bay is some 32 miles long, ranges from 7 to 10 miles wide, and up to 620 feet deep in spots. It is the second-largest bay of Lake Michigan, behind Green Bay.
Grand Traverse Bay earned its name from 18th-century French voyageurs who made "la grande traverse" or a long trek or crossing, across the mouth of bay.

The most famous feature of the Grand Traverse Bay is the division into East and West arms by the Old Mission Peninsula.

During this tour, on the way from Traverse City to Hawthorne Vineyards, you will see stunning views of the East Bay. Tour guests will be driven right along the shoreline at times. On the drive from Hawthorne to Bowers guests will see views of the West Bay. Tour guests will see views of both East and West Bays during the rest of the tour as well. A very large part of this award winning tour are the views!

Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail

15900 Rue de Vin, Traverse City, 49686-9379, Michigan

Book and experience what tens of thousands of wine enthusiasts and guests have already fell in love with-Traverse City Wine Country! The famous Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail is perfect for your next Movie Stars Wine Tour! Make some memories with friends and family during your next vacation or weekend escape!
During your award winning Old Mission Peninsula, guests will be treated to views of such destinations as the beautiful East and West Grand Traverse Bays, Bowers Harbor, The Bowers Harbor Inn, The Boathouse Restaurant, Jolly Pumpkin, Bryant Park just to name a few.

One of the big stories is the microclimate that is created by the surrounding bays which makes this region a great area for producing a wide range of fruits, vegetables AND of course grapes. The East and West bays stay warmer in the fall, which prolongs the growing season. After winter, the bays remain cool in spring, preventing damaging frost allowing the local vineyards to flourish. Learn more on your tour!

Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan

We work with various wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, we go to 4 locations on your standard tour. Have a favorite? Let your guide know what wineries are on your wish list. Day tour guests go to 4 wineries, and sunset/afternoon tour guests go to 3 wineries and an optional distillery. Winery selection is determined by availability, guest choice, weather conditions, and season.
We are the Flexible Tour! We customize tours on the fly based on guest preferences. We work with 9 wineries out on Old Mission Peninsula. We work with Hawthorne Vineyards, Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Brys Estates, Old Mission Distillers, 2 Lads, Mari Vineyards and Bonobo Winery. Tell the guides where you want to go! Tours go to 4 locations on the list.

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