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Skip the party bus and take a two-day VIP wine tour around Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas. Luxury SUV transport, expert guides, and four curated winery stops each day let you savor cool-climate wines with room to enjoy the views.
Skip the party bus and take a two-day VIP wine tour around Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas. Luxury SUV transport, expert guides, and four curated winery stops each day let you savor cool-climate wines with room to enjoy the views.
The tour opens with the windshield framing long, cool arms of Grand Traverse Bay as the SUV winds toward Old Mission Peninsula — water daring you to slow down and stare. Guides who read the land as well as the bottle steer a comfortable pace: two days of deliberate tasting, four wineries per day, and room to breathe between flights.
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Operated by Movie Stars Wine Tours · Traverse City, Michigan
The tour opens with the windshield framing long, cool arms of Grand Traverse Bay as the SUV winds toward Old Mission Peninsula — water daring you to slow down and stare. Guides who read the land as well as the bottle steer a comfortable pace: two days of deliberate tasting, four wineries per day, and room to breathe between flights.
This coastline was charted by 18th-century French voyageurs who called the crossing "la grande traverse." The peninsulas create a unique microclimate: the bay moderates spring frosts and extends fall warmth, a geological gift that lets vinifera thrive where they otherwise wouldn’t. Local culture grows from cherries and grapes alike; many tasting rooms occupy converted farm buildings and stable-turned-tasting rooms that keep harvest history visible.
Expect semi-private transport in a luxury GMC Yukon or Suburban, English-speaking wine guides who double as drivers, and stops that focus on terroir-driven whites and cool-climate reds. Tastings are available to purchase at each stop — flights, glasses, bottles, and occasional food pairings.
Practical edge: bring government ID, comfortable shoes for uneven tasting-room grounds, and a refillable water bottle to reset your palate. Book morning pickups in downtown Traverse City or at Rove Winery; the tour runs roughly 10:30 AM–3:30 PM each day. Pace yourself: sip for notes, not for speed. If you want photos, plan a late-afternoon stop for slanting light over the bays. This is a guided, relaxed two-day sampling of Traverse City’s coolest sites — where lakes shape vines, and the landscape keeps time with the seasons.
easy.
2 days (approx. 10:30 AM–3:30 PM each day).
Light — guests should be able to stand, walk short unpaved distances, and climb a few steps.
Tastings are available to purchase at each winery; the tour covers transportation and guide services but flights, bottles, and food are extra.
Standard pickups are at Rove Winery (7007 E Traverse Hwy) for Leelanau and Hardy Street Parking Structure (303 E. State St.) for Old Mission, with additional downtown spots available for larger groups.
You must be 21 or older to participate in tastings; guides will request government-issued ID at the first winery.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time; no refund within 24 hours.
The Grand Traverse Bay area was named by French voyageurs for the long crossing; viticulture expanded in the late 20th century when growers realized the bays’ moderating influence produced reliable growing conditions.
Wineries in the region emphasize sustainable practices and soil health; visitors can help by staying on paths, disposing of waste, and supporting producers who use responsible farming methods.
Movie Stars Wine Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The tour opens with the windshield framing long, cool arms of Grand Traverse Bay as the SUV winds toward Old Mission Peninsula — water daring you to slow down and stare. Guides who read the land as well as the bottle steer a comfortable pace: two days of deliberate tasting, four wineries per day, and room to breathe between flights.
The tour opens with the windshield framing long, cool arms of Grand Traverse Bay as the SUV winds toward Old Mission Peninsula — water daring you to slow down and stare. Guides who read the land as well as the bottle steer a comfortable pace: two days of deliberate tasting, four wineries per day, and room to breathe between flights.
This coastline was charted by 18th-century French voyageurs who called the crossing "la grande traverse." The peninsulas create a unique microclimate: the bay moderates spring frosts and extends fall warmth, a geological gift that lets vinifera thrive where they otherwise wouldn’t. Local culture grows from cherries and grapes alike; many tasting rooms occupy converted farm buildings and stable-turned-tasting rooms that keep harvest history visible.
Expect semi-private transport in a luxury GMC Yukon or Suburban, English-speaking wine guides who double as drivers, and stops that focus on terroir-driven whites and cool-climate reds. Tastings are available to purchase at each stop — flights, glasses, bottles, and occasional food pairings.
Practical edge: bring government ID, comfortable shoes for uneven tasting-room grounds, and a refillable water bottle to reset your palate. Book morning pickups in downtown Traverse City or at Rove Winery; the tour runs roughly 10:30 AM–3:30 PM each day. Pace yourself: sip for notes, not for speed. If you want photos, plan a late-afternoon stop for slanting light over the bays. This is a guided, relaxed two-day sampling of Traverse City’s coolest sites — where lakes shape vines, and the landscape keeps time with the seasons.