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A semi-private, vehicle-based wine tour for law enforcement, first responders, military and their guests on Old Mission Peninsula. Expect four boutique wineries, bluff-top views of Grand Traverse Bay, and expert local guides who are former service members.
A semi-private, vehicle-based wine tour for law enforcement, first responders, military and their guests on Old Mission Peninsula. Expect four boutique wineries, bluff-top views of Grand Traverse Bay, and expert local guides who are former service members.
The road out of downtown Traverse City climbs and opens like a curtain: vineyards slope toward the two arms of Grand Traverse Bay while the lake breeze pushes the vines and the tour vehicle forward. Guests step into a calm, semi-private GMC Yukon driven by guides who double as local wine advocates — former law enforcement and first responders who know the peninsula’s lanes and stories.
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Operated by Movie Stars Wine Tours · Traverse City, Michigan
The road out of downtown Traverse City climbs and opens like a curtain: vineyards slope toward the two arms of Grand Traverse Bay while the lake breeze pushes the vines and the tour vehicle forward. Guests step into a calm, semi-private GMC Yukon driven by guides who double as local wine advocates — former law enforcement and first responders who know the peninsula’s lanes and stories.
Old Mission Peninsula is a spine of limestone and glacial moraine thrusting into Grand Traverse Bay. French voyageurs named the bay for the long crossing here in the 18th century; later 19th-century mission and farming settlements shaped the peninsula’s orchards and vineyards. The wineries visited — from bluff-top Hawthorne to historic Chateau Chantal and family-run Brys Estates — sit on slopes that capture lake-moderated microclimates ideal for Riesling and cold-hardy vinifera.
Expect 4 stops (typical day tour), tasting pours included at each splash, and strong views of east and west arms of the bay. Guides can suggest flights and food pairings; bottles and club sign-ups are extra. The rhythm of the day alternates short walks across tasting rooms and patios with relaxed drives along shoreline roads.
Practicalities: tours run about 4–5 hours, start in downtown Traverse City near State Street/Middlecoast Brewery, and are suitable for most fitness levels. Bring government ID, dress in layers for sudden breezes off the bay, and plan for on-site purchases if you want to take wine home — many wineries will hold bottles for pickup the next day. This is a low-impact, scenic way to sample Peninsula wines without a party-bus scene.
Basic wine samples/splashes are included as part of the tour experience, but full flights, bottles, food and distillery pours are typically extra and paid at each stop.
Yes—groups of about six or more can often secure a private vehicle and request preferred wineries, subject to availability and winery booking policies.
Pickup is at the downtown Traverse City meeting point near State Street/Middlecoast Brewery; operators usually can offer drop-offs to nearby hotels after the tour—confirm when booking.
The tour is low-impact with short walks, but it is not recommended for people with spinal or serious heart problems; notify the operator of mobility needs before booking so they can accommodate you.
Movie Stars Wine Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The road out of downtown Traverse City climbs and opens like a curtain: vineyards slope toward the two arms of Grand Traverse Bay while the lake breeze pushes the vines and the tour vehicle forward. Guests step into a calm, semi-private GMC Yukon driven by guides who double as local wine advocates — former law enforcement and first responders who know the peninsula’s lanes and stories.
The road out of downtown Traverse City climbs and opens like a curtain: vineyards slope toward the two arms of Grand Traverse Bay while the lake breeze pushes the vines and the tour vehicle forward. Guests step into a calm, semi-private GMC Yukon driven by guides who double as local wine advocates — former law enforcement and first responders who know the peninsula’s lanes and stories.
Old Mission Peninsula is a spine of limestone and glacial moraine thrusting into Grand Traverse Bay. French voyageurs named the bay for the long crossing here in the 18th century; later 19th-century mission and farming settlements shaped the peninsula’s orchards and vineyards. The wineries visited — from bluff-top Hawthorne to historic Chateau Chantal and family-run Brys Estates — sit on slopes that capture lake-moderated microclimates ideal for Riesling and cold-hardy vinifera.
Expect 4 stops (typical day tour), tasting pours included at each splash, and strong views of east and west arms of the bay. Guides can suggest flights and food pairings; bottles and club sign-ups are extra. The rhythm of the day alternates short walks across tasting rooms and patios with relaxed drives along shoreline roads.
Practicalities: tours run about 4–5 hours, start in downtown Traverse City near State Street/Middlecoast Brewery, and are suitable for most fitness levels. Bring government ID, dress in layers for sudden breezes off the bay, and plan for on-site purchases if you want to take wine home — many wineries will hold bottles for pickup the next day. This is a low-impact, scenic way to sample Peninsula wines without a party-bus scene.