• Hawthorne Vineyards - Tour participants have the opportunity to purchase wine flights, glasses, bottles, or join the wine club during their visit.

Recognized as one of the finest vineyards in Traverse City, guests can enjoy and appreciate some of the best red and white wines on the peninsula. Red wine enthusiasts can try the Merlot/Cab Franc blend, while white wine lovers can sample the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Guests can also enjoy a popcorn flight and a charcuterie board. This is one of the newest and most promising wineries on Old Mission Peninsula.

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

Guests can enjoy views of both bays from the tasting room. An outdoor patio area provides a relaxing environment with breathtaking bay views and a cozy outdoor fireplace.

• Bonobo Winery - Tour participants can purchase wine flights, glasses, bottles, or join the wine club during their visit.

A place where guests feel like celebrities, with wines that are sure to impress and share… Bonobo Winery was founded by brothers and longtime Traverse City residents, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse. It offers stunning views, excellent wines, and exceptional customer service!

Tour guests can sample expert-level red wines like the BDX and a premium Pinot Noir. White wine enthusiasts can try a sparkling Blanc de Blancs, top-quality Chardonnays, and a Fume Blanc. This is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where tour guests can enjoy a glass of whiskey! Frozen drink lovers can indulge in a frozen lemonade lavender vodka-based drink. Guests can also enjoy delicious pretzel bites, a gourmet charcuterie board, or fried goat cheese (food availability may vary). This winery is one of the most memorable stops on our wine tour—it’s truly an experience.

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

Tour participants can purchase wine flights, glasses, bottles, or join the wine club during their visit.

Established in 1991, Bowers Harbor Vineyards is one of the original wineries in the area. Once a horse farm, the estate now features 20 acres of vinifera vines. The inviting tasting room, a former horse stable, is staffed by friendly individuals who will introduce tour guests to an extensive selection of top wines by the glass, bottle, or flight.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards is affectionately known as the “dog winery,” and guests may encounter various dogs during their visit.

Bowers Harbor cultivates Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The standout offerings are the Pinot Secco (sparkling Pinot Grigio) and a Pinot Secco Rose (Magic Mike’s pick).

Guests can order wine flights and relax on the patio, by the fire pit, in the pavilion, or at tables nestled alongside the vines on the property.

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

Grand Traverse Bay received its name from 18th-century French voyageurs who made “la grande traverse,” or a long journey or 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 this tour, as guests travel from Traverse City to Hawthorne Vineyards, they will enjoy stunning views of the East Bay. The tour route includes sections along the shoreline. On the drive 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 breathtaking views are a significant highlight of this award-winning tour!

• Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
• NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle
• Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - coming soon Cadillac Escalade
• Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
• Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU, EMU Grads (some guides)

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

Avoid the inconvenience of a party bus and let us take care of the driving! Relish breathtaking views without the need for buses or rushing, and explore renowned wineries while enjoying exceptional wines and receiving top-notch Celebrity customer service. Embark on a VIP tour with skilled wine experts and guides – this is more than just a ride to wineries, it’s THE WINE EXPERIENCE, featuring genuine wine recommendations. Our experienced staff is more knowledgeable about the wines and tours than anyone else. Tours are adaptable with pickup and drop-off available in downtown Traverse City (at select locations).

Wine samples are provided, but tastings, wines, and food are not included in the tour price. The tour is semi-private, bringing together groups of couples or small parties. Larger groups of 6-7 will generally have a private GMC Yukon.

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