• Grand Traverse Bay - THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE - Wineries featured include Hawthorne Vineyards, Mari Vineyards, Bowers Harbor, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Brys Estates, Bonobo Winery, 2 Lads, and Old Mission Distillery. Semi-Private Day Tours visit 4 wineries, while Sunset Tours typically include 3 wineries and the distillery. Private Tour groups often have the flexibility to customize their 4-stop itinerary. Groups of 6 or more are generally private and can suggest tour stops. WE ARE THE FLEXIBLE TOUR! Avoid being stuck on an old bus! Winery selection is based on availability, weather conditions, and time of year. Movie Stars Wine Tours guests are picked up and dropped off in Downtown Traverse City. Book the Movie Star Experience! Arrive at the pickup point, and we can usually drop off at local hotels/motels after the wine tour. Bought a box of wine? No worries, after the wine tour, enjoy downtown Traverse City, and pick up your wine the next day. Typical tours last 4-5 hours depending on the group’s pace.

• Hawthorne Vineyards - Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, bottles, or join the wine club during the wine tour.

One of the finest vineyards in Traverse City, guests can sip, savor, and taste some of the best reds and whites on the peninsula. Red wine enthusiasts can sample a Merlot/Cab Franc blend, while white wine lovers can try the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Guests can enjoy a popcorn flight and even a charcuterie board. One of the newest and most promising wineries on Old Mission Peninsula.

The Hawthorne Vineyards site is arguably the most secluded tasting room on Old Mission Peninsula. The tasting room is located on a high bluff with views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. Visitors will be surrounded by 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 provides a relaxing environment with stunning bay views and a cozy outdoor fireplace.

• Bonobo Winery - Tour guests can purchase 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 can’t 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!

Guests on our tours can sample expert-level red wines like the BDX and a top-shelf Pinot Noir. White wine 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 our tour guests can sample a glass of whiskey! Frozen drink lovers can enjoy a frozen lemonade lavender vodka-based drink. Guests can also savor 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 our wine tour—it’s quite an experience.

• Old Mission - Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, or bottles.

OLD MISSION DISTILLING

Our tour guests will be warmly welcomed to Old Mission Distilling, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City. Guests can sample one of the newest trendy locations on Old Mission Peninsula and purchase mixed drinks and wine.

At Old Mission Distilling, the team believes that the soul of a spirit lies in its ingredients. Tour guests will learn that ingredients are sourced locally, tapping into the abundance of farms and orchards that grace the peninsula. From the luscious orchards bursting with sun-ripened fruits to the fertile fields yielding grains of the highest quality, the staff brings the essence of Old Mission Peninsula directly into every bottle.

Tour guests will be impressed by the selection of unique mixed drinks, wines, food, and even a mixed drink flight, all available for purchase.

• Bowers Harbor Vineyards - This is a seasonal stop-ALTERNATE STOP

Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, bottles, or join the wine club during the wine tour.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards, established 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, formerly a horse stable, welcomes guests with a friendly staff ready to introduce them to an extensive selection of top wines by the glass, bottle, or 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 showstopper 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 nestled alongside the vines on the property.

• Private transportation
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost

Yellowstone Style Meets Traverse City Wine Country - explore our group discounts with tiered pricing ❤️

Enjoy breathtaking views, without the hassle of buses or rushing, at iconic wineries offering exquisite wines and five-star celebrity customer service.

Let us handle the driving! Relax and enjoy as you taste wines from three wineries, with an optional visit to a distillery.

Experience VIP treatment with Magic Mike, formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus. Our wine tour guides are true wine connoisseurs, offering more than just basic transportation to wineries. This is a WINE EXPERIENCE with genuine wine recommendations. No one knows the tour and wines better than Magic Mike and his team, boasting seven years of experience on Old Mission Peninsula. We don’t operate 20 buses with random drivers; instead, we provide luxury SUV pickups. TRAVEL LIKE A MOVIE STAR!

Tours are adaptable, with pickup and drop-off available from downtown Traverse City.

Please note that tastings, wines, and food are not included in the tour price, and there may be other groups on the tour, making it semi-private.

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