• Shady Lane Cellars - Visitors on the tour have the opportunity to purchase wine flights, glasses, bottles, or join the wine club at this wonderful stop. As one of the premier vineyards on the Leelanau Peninsula, guests can enjoy some of the finest reds and whites in the region. Red wine enthusiasts can try the exceptional Blaufränkisch, while white wine lovers can sample a Muscat or Coup de Blanc—Shady Lane was once an old chicken coop. Shady Lane is among the few local wineries offering a Muscat, the first grape introduced to Europe by the Romans.

This charming boutique winery produces only 7,000 cases annually. Visitors will enjoy the natural beauty of vineyards and orchards—Shady Lane is located away from busy roads, offering no traffic views or nearby neighbors, just serene vineyards and woods in the heart of Leelanau County. The outdoor patio provides a peaceful setting with lovely views of the surrounding vineyards.

• Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery - At Rove Winery, tour guests can purchase wine flights, glasses, bottles, or join the wine club. Situated at the highest point on the Leelanau Peninsula at the Gallagher Estate, Rove Winery is a family-owned farm and winery dedicated to using estate-grown grapes to celebrate their rich northern Michigan heritage and Irish roots.

Guests can savor the renowned Fiona Runda, a blend of Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc, or a rare Michigan-grown Sauvignon Blanc. Red wine fans can enjoy the Cab Franc / Merlot blend, consisting of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot.

This location offers a spectacular conclusion to an impressive lineup of Leelanau Peninsula wineries. The views from here are simply breathtaking. Imagine enjoying premium wine while taking in the stunning scenery during your weekend getaway or vacation—this tour is a must!

• Traverse City - The final stop is at That’sa Pizza North Long Lake Location. Experience the Best Voted Pizza in the Traverse City Area. Order To-Go or visit us today. Discover premier and authentic food made from local products. That’sa Pizza serves as the meeting and drop-off point. Take an Uber to That’sa Pizza and get dropped off in Downtown Traverse City at your favorite bar to continue the festivities.

• Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail - Additional stops depend on weather conditions, time of year, availability, etc. Other potential stops include Ciccone Farms, Sutton’s Bay Ciders, or Brengman Brothers.

• Private transportation
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Guests must be 21 to purchase alcohol

• Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost- Tired former school buses excluded as well

Napa Valley Meets Traverse City Wine Country on Leelanau Peninsula

Breathtaking views, exceptional wines, and 5-star Movie Star customer service

Let us handle the driving! Enjoy and indulge as you taste the wines from 3 wineries. This is a “Scenic View AND Drink Recommendation Tour”…

Experience true VIP wine tour treatment with genuine Leelanau Wine experts, not just bus drivers. This wine tour offers more than just transportation to the wineries; it is a WINE EXPERIENCE with authentic wine recommendations. The tour guides have been conducting this Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour for over 5 years. We don’t operate 20 buses; we travel in luxury SUVs. There aren’t many Stars around, so if you want to feel like a Movie Star for the day, book with Movie Stars Wine Tours.

Start and end the tour with a meal at the renowned That’sa Pizza N Long Lake location. Drop-off is available at the same pickup location or downtown Traverse City at one of the restaurants or bars. Tastings, wines, and food are not included in the tour price.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.