• Old Mission - Discover the incredible Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tours, featuring stops at Peninsula Cellars - the Old School House, Chateau Grand Traverse, the pioneer of Traverse City’s wine region, and Mari Vineyards, home to the intriguing Curse of Oak Island story. Enjoy dual bay views at Hawthorne Vineyards, visit Bry’s Estates, one of Michigan’s Top 10 most popular wineries, and marvel at the breathtaking Chateau Chantal overlooking both bays. Experience the dog-friendly Bowers Harbor Vineyards, the Hollywood ambiance at Bonobo Winery, and the new addition, Old Mission Distillers, known for strong pours and unique cocktails, yet still offering wine. Each stop highlights why Traverse City’s vineyard region is a top wine destination in America. Our tours visit four locations, and we offer flexibility—just tell your guide where you’d like to go! Unsure? No worries, we’ll find the perfect wine for you!

• Hawthorne Vineyards - As one of Traverse City’s finest vineyards, it’s an ideal spot for a proposal! Guests can sip and savor some of the peninsula’s best reds and whites. Red wine enthusiasts can enjoy a Merlot/Cab Franc blend, while white wine lovers can try the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Guests can also indulge in a popcorn flight or a charcuterie board. This up-and-coming winery on Old Mission Peninsula offers a memorable proposal setting.

Hawthorne Vineyards boasts the most secluded tasting room on Old Mission Peninsula, situated on a high bluff with views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. Visitors will be surrounded by nature—no traffic, no close neighbors—just vineyards, woods, water, and cherished memories.

Guests can enjoy views of both bays from the tasting room. The outdoor patio provides a relaxing atmosphere with stunning bay views and a cozy outdoor fireplace, perfect for a proposal.

• Bonobo Winery - Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, bottles, or join the wine club during their visit.

Feel like a movie star at Bonobo Winery, where the wines are worth boasting about and sharing. Founded by brothers and longtime Traverse City natives, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse, this winery offers stunning views, excellent wines, and exceptional customer service. It’s the perfect place to propose!

After proposing, guests can celebrate with a glass of Champagne méthode Blanc de Blancs or a Champagne-style Rosé.

Tour guests can also sample expert-level red wines like the BDX and a top-shelf Pinot Noir. White wine enthusiasts can enjoy premium Chardonnays and a Fumé Blanc. This is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where guests can sample a glass of whiskey! Frozen drink lovers can enjoy a frozen lemonade lavender vodka-based drink. This winery is one of the most memorable stops on our wine tour—it’s truly an experience.

• Grand Traverse Bay - Grand Traverse Bay is a part of Lake Michigan, separated from the rest of the lake by the Leelanau Peninsula. The bay stretches approximately 32 miles long, 7 to 10 miles wide, and reaches depths of up to 620 feet. It is the second-largest bay of Lake Michigan, following Green Bay.

The bay’s name originates from 18th-century French voyageurs who made “la grande traverse,” or a long crossing, across the bay’s mouth.

The most notable feature of Grand Traverse Bay is its division into East and West arms by the Old Mission Peninsula.

During the tour, guests traveling from Traverse City to Hawthorne Vineyards will enjoy stunning views of the East Bay. The drive along the shoreline offers breathtaking scenery. From Hawthorne to Bowers, guests will see views of the West Bay. Throughout the tour, guests will experience views of both East and West Bays. The views are a significant highlight of this award-winning tour!

• Wine samples/splashes included on tour (flights, bottles, food extra)
• Luxury Cherry Red Chevrolet Tahoe RST SUV
• Law enforcement, first responder, and military friendly - owned/operated by former law enforcement
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Complimentary bottle of bubbly / Champagne Méthode
• Private transportation for groups up to 4 (non-party bus)
• Local Traverse City guides (UofM, EMU, GVSU, MSU grads)
• Expert wine tour guides - wine enthusiasts and experts

• Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost (Flights range $12-50)
• Buses Not included on this tour! Fancy SUVs only!

The Movie Star Experience - Proposal Wine Tour

Avoid Proposing on a Basic Economy Bus Tour!

The Proposal is a VIP, non-bus tour offering up to 4 wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula during the day or a 3 winery/1 distillery Sunset Wine Tour Experience. Enjoy a luxurious wine tour in a high-end SUV, complete with a vineyard proposal where you can get down on one knee, and she says YESSS! The crowd at Bonobo erupts in applause! You’re a STAR! Prefer just 2 or 3 stops? No problem - the pace is yours to set!

Experience breathtaking views, no buses, no rush, iconic wineries, exceptional wines, and 5-star celebrity customer service! This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike and a team of genuine wine connoisseurs and tour guides. This is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with authentic wine recommendations, ideal for that special proposal day or evening. Options available for 2-4 and 5-7 people.

This VIP tour includes pick-up and drop-off from downtown Traverse City, with coordination available with the wineries.

Book the tour, and we’ll reach out to discuss recommended proposal locations.

• Age to purchase alcohol in Michigan is 21
• Travel Time to wineries is already included in the tour duration

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