VIP GMC Yukon Traverse City Wine Tour on Old Mission Peninsula

By Movie Stars Wine Tours

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NO MORE MAGIC SHUTTLE BUS FOR MAGIC MIKE - Book Magic Mike here!
Yellowstone Style Meets Traverse City Wine Country in Luxury GMC Yukons (one fancy Suburban)!
Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries, stellar wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service
Skip the hassle of a party bus and leave the driving to us! Sip and savour as you sample the wines of 4 spectacular wineries
This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus: real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. NOT basic transport to the wineries, this is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with real wine recommendations. NO-ONE knows the tour and wines better than Magic Mike and the expert staff.
Tours are flexible, with pickup and drop-off in city centre Traverse City(some locations).

Wine Samples ARE included, Tastings, wines, and food are not included in the price of the tour. Other groups may be on the tour - semi-private. We combine groups of couples, groups of 6-7 most likely will have a private GMC Yukon.

Activity location

Hawthorne Vineyards
- 1000 Camino Maria
- 49686-9310, Traverse City, Michigan, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

303 E State St
- 303 East State Street
- 49684, Traverse City, Michigan, United States

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VIP GMC Yukon Traverse City Wine Tour on Old Mission Peninsula

5h
English

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Language options: English

Starting time: 10:30 am

Price details

AU$159.20 x 1 AdultAU$159.20

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What's included, what's not

Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - coming soon Cadillac Escalade
NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle
Law Enforcement/First Responder/military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
Air-conditioned vehicle
Groups over 6 get a complimentary bottle of wine (Gamay, Secco, Gwertz- depends on availability)
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- Tired former school buses excluded as well

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hawthorne Vineyards

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour. One of the best vineyards in Traverse City, guest can sip, savour and taste some of the best reds and whites on the peninsula. Red wine drinkers can sample Merlot / Cab Franc blend and for the white drinkers try the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Guests can get a popcorn flight and even a charcuterie board. One of the newest up and coming wineries on Old Mission Peninsula. The Hawthorne Vineyards site is arguably the most secluded Old Mission Peninsula tasting room site. The tasting room is located on a high bluff with views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. Our visitors will be seeing 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 will provide a relaxing environment with stunning bay views and a cosy outdoor fireplace.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour. Bowers Harbour Vineyards stablished 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 is a former horse stable, and a friendly staff will welcome and introduce our tour guests to an extensive selections of top wines by the glass, bottle or by the flight. Bowers Harbour Vineyards is nicknamed the "dog winery" and guests might see various dogs at the winery. Bowers Harbour grows Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The real show stopper 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 tucked alongside the vines on the property.

Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour. Chateau Chantel sits atop one of the highest points on Old Mission Peninsula and has incredible views of both East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The big storey here is the Ice Wine which is very rare. Our guests can purchase a sample of the Ice Wine that was featured at a White House dinner during President Obama's tenure. Guests on our tours can customise wine flights and Chateau Chantel is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can purchase a glass of Brandy. Wine lovers can select wines such Dry Riesling, amazing Pinot Blanc, the popular Naughty Red and Chateau Chantel is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can purchase a glass of Malbec. Chateau Chantel is one of the originals in Traverse City Michigan, stellar wine, excellent customer service and the views are unforgettably AMAZING!

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

Our tour guests always LOVE Brys Estates, which is one of Michigan's Top Ten most popular wineries. Our guests will quickly find out that quite possibly the reason for Brys' success is one drink- called the Froze'. The Froze' is a frozen wine drink that is heaven on a hot summer day. Guests can choose from various toppers and this drink is the winery best seller. Our tour guests will be able to purchase the only Sauvignon Blanc on Old Mission Peninsula or try the "porch pounder" which is a rare Pinot Noir Riesling blend. Tour guests can also purchase a customisable tasting of various wines and then head to the deck for an amazing photo opportunity. The lawn bar is open during the summer months which is one of the best locations in Traverse City to sample wines. Snack packs are also available for purchase. Another popular attraction for our tour guests is the lavender soaps and lotions that are grown by the Brys family and are available for purchase.

Bonobo Winery

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour. A place where guests feel like Film Stars, with wines you cannot 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 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 whisky! Frozen drink lovers can get a frozen lemonade lavender vodka based frozen drink. Guests can also get some 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.

Grand Traverse Bay (Pass by)

Grand Traverse Bay is an arm of Lake Michigan. The bay is separated from the rest of Lake Michigan by the Leelanau Peninsula. The bay is some 32 miles long, ranges from 7 to 10 miles wide, and up to 620 feet deep in spots. It is the second-largest bay of Lake Michigan, behind Green Bay. Grand Traverse Bay earned its name from 18th-century French voyageurs who made "la grande traverse" or a long trek or crossing, across the mouth of bay. The most famous feature of the Grand Traverse Bay is the division into East and West arms by the Old Mission Peninsula. During this tour, on the way from Traverse City to Hawthorne Vineyards, our tour guests will see stunning views of the East Bay. Tour guests will be driven right along the shoreline at times. On the drive from Hawthorne to Bowers guests will see views of the West Bay. Tour guests will see views of both East and West Bays during the rest of the tour as well. A very large part of this award winning tour are the views!

Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail (Pass by)

Book and experience what tens of thousands of wine enthusiasts and guests have already fell in love with-Traverse City Wine Country! The famous Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail is perfect for your next Film Stars Wine Tour! Make some memories with friends and family during your next holiday or weekend escape! During our award winning Old Mission Peninsula, guests will be treated to views of such destinations as the beautiful East and West Grand Traverse Bays, Bowers Harbour, The Bowers Harbour Inn, The Boathouse Restaurant, Jolly Pumpkin, Bryant Park just to name a few. One of the big stories is the microclimate that is created by the surrounding bays which makes this region a great area for producing a wide range of fruits, vegetables AND of course grapes. The East and West bays stay warmer in the fall, which prolongs the growing season. After winter, the bays remain cool in spring, preventing damaging frost allowing the local vineyards to flourish. Learn more on our tour!

Location

Activity location

Hawthorne Vineyards
- 1000 Camino Maria
- 49686-9310, Traverse City, Michigan, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

303 E State St
- 303 East State Street
- 49684, Traverse City, Michigan, United States

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