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Trade a crowded shuttle for a private SUV and a curated tasting route along Old Mission Peninsula. In about 4–5 hours you’ll visit four wineries, sample regional Rieslings and Pinot Noir, and soak in sweeping views of Grand Traverse Bay.
Trade a crowded shuttle for a private SUV and a curated tasting route along Old Mission Peninsula. In about 4–5 hours you’ll visit four wineries, sample regional Rieslings and Pinot Noir, and soak in sweeping views of Grand Traverse Bay.
You pull away from downtown Traverse City and the road narrows, the bay breathing at your side. The driver eases a large GMC Yukon along a ridge of vineyards; grape leaves rustle like small applause. Windows frame slopes of vines, glimpses of the East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay, and tasting rooms that perch on bluffs as if daring the water to look back.
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Operated by Movie Stars Wine Tours · Traverse City, Michigan
You pull away from downtown Traverse City and the road narrows, the bay breathing at your side. The driver eases a large GMC Yukon along a ridge of vineyards; grape leaves rustle like small applause. Windows frame slopes of vines, glimpses of the East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay, and tasting rooms that perch on bluffs as if daring the water to look back.
Old Mission Peninsula grew grapes because the bay moderates extremes: cool springs that hold back frost and warm autumns that lengthen ripening. French voyageurs named the larger bay "la grande traverse," and that long crossing shaped the region’s shipping and settlement; today the peninsula’s wineries build on that microclimate, making Rieslings, Pinot Noir and unusual varietals like Auxerrois and Ice Wine that tell the story of soil, wind and shoreline.
Expect small, hospitable tasting rooms—some in converted stables, others with patios and fire pits—where guides describe vinification with the same clarity they use to point out bay vistas. The tour’s focus is sensory and social: flight pours, local charcuterie options, and time to photograph rows of vines angling toward the water.
Practically: pickup is downtown at the Hardy Street parking structure; plan for about 4–5 hours, with tastings at four wineries. Tastings are included but bottles, flights beyond samples, and food are extra. Bring layers for changing bay wind, a reusable water bottle, and a plan for a safe ride home—this is a private, non-party experience that prioritizes comfort and expert commentary over bus-style bustle.
Standard tours visit four wineries; sunset tours visit three plus an optional distillery, subject to availability and guest preference.
Basic wine samples/splashes are included; full flights, bottles and food are extra and purchased on-site.
Pickup is at Hardy Street Parking Structure (303 E. State Street) near the State Street entrance by Middlecoast Brewery in downtown Traverse City.
Yes—this private VIP tour is tailored for couples and small groups wanting a non-bus, upscale experience; request winery preferences when booking.
Movie Stars Wine Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You pull away from downtown Traverse City and the road narrows, the bay breathing at your side. The driver eases a large GMC Yukon along a ridge of vineyards; grape leaves rustle like small applause. Windows frame slopes of vines, glimpses of the East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay, and tasting rooms that perch on bluffs as if daring the water to look back.
You pull away from downtown Traverse City and the road narrows, the bay breathing at your side. The driver eases a large GMC Yukon along a ridge of vineyards; grape leaves rustle like small applause. Windows frame slopes of vines, glimpses of the East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay, and tasting rooms that perch on bluffs as if daring the water to look back.
Old Mission Peninsula grew grapes because the bay moderates extremes: cool springs that hold back frost and warm autumns that lengthen ripening. French voyageurs named the larger bay "la grande traverse," and that long crossing shaped the region’s shipping and settlement; today the peninsula’s wineries build on that microclimate, making Rieslings, Pinot Noir and unusual varietals like Auxerrois and Ice Wine that tell the story of soil, wind and shoreline.
Expect small, hospitable tasting rooms—some in converted stables, others with patios and fire pits—where guides describe vinification with the same clarity they use to point out bay vistas. The tour’s focus is sensory and social: flight pours, local charcuterie options, and time to photograph rows of vines angling toward the water.
Practically: pickup is downtown at the Hardy Street parking structure; plan for about 4–5 hours, with tastings at four wineries. Tastings are included but bottles, flights beyond samples, and food are extra. Bring layers for changing bay wind, a reusable water bottle, and a plan for a safe ride home—this is a private, non-party experience that prioritizes comfort and expert commentary over bus-style bustle.