Non Bus Traverse City Leelanau Peninsula Sunset Wine Tour

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE

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Yellowstone Style Meets Traverse City Wine Country

Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries-wines and 5-star Celebrity customer service

Leave the driving to us! Sip and savor as you sample wines from 4 wineries!

VIP treatment with Magic Mike, formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus. True wine connoisseurs - wine tour guides. NOT basic transportation to the wineries, this is a WINE EXPERIENCE, real wine recommendations. NO-ONE knows the tour and the wines better than Magic Mike and staff- We don't have 20 buses and random drivers- we pick up in luxury SUVs. ROLL LIKE A MOVIE STAR!

Tastings, wines, and food are not included in the price of the tour. There may be other groups on the tour—semi-private or private tour options. Locations include Rove, Shady Lane, Blackstar Farms, Ciccone Farms, Suttons Bay Ciders, and Brengman Brothers—tours go to 4 locations based on availability.

What's Included

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
Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU Grads (some guides)
Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Tahoe/Cadillac Escalade
Groups over 6 get a complimentary bottle of wine (Gamay, Secco, Gwertz- depends on availability)
Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Starting point is Rove Winery at Gallagher Farms-go up the hill to the winery, look for fancy GMC Yukons. Staying local? Let us know, We may be able to get guests back to local hotels after the tour depending on location. Sunset times do vary, sunsets are dependent on weather and times.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Shady Lane Cellars

    Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during this fantastic stop on the tour. One of the best vineyards on Leelanau Peninsula, guest can sip, savor and taste some of the best reds and whites in the area. Red wine drinkers can sample a stellar Blaufränkisch. White drinkers sample a Muscat or Coup de Blanc-Shady Lane is an old Chicken Coup. Shady Lane is one of the few area wineries who offer a Muscat which was the first grape brought to Europe by the conquering Romans. This is a smaller "boutique" winery only producing 7000 cases per year. Our visitors will be seeing nature, vineyards and orchards– Shady Lane is not a busy road so there is no view of traffic, no close neighbors -- just vineyard and woods in the heart of Leelanau County. An outdoor patio area will provide a relaxing environment with cozy views of the adjacent vineyards.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Blackstar Farms is one of the most famous locations in the area. Blackstar Farms is one of the most famous locations in the area. Set amidst the stunning rural farmland of Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas, explore the beauty of locally grown and crafted wines and spirits. A scenic short drive from Traverse City leads guests to the original 160-acre winery estate in Suttons Bay, where Blackstar Farms has been creating memorable experiences for guests since 1998. Visit one of the best northern Michigan wineries!

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ciccone Vineyard & Winery

    “I saw the hills, the barn, the house and realized most of my work was done except to plant the vines and create a winery, and that’s what I did.”- Silvio “Tony” Ciccone Est. 1995. Estate Grown and Family Made From the very beginning to the completion of our wine-making process, every step takes place on our humble, rich vineyard. Our family takes part in growing and maintaining the vines, crushing the grapes, barrel aging our wine, bottling and labeling. Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during this stop.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate

    Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during their stop at Rove Winery. Perched atop the highest point on the Leelanau Peninsula at the Gallagher Estate, Rove Winery is a family farm and winery focused on using estate-grown grapes to honor their rich northern Michigan legacy and Irish ancestry. Tour guest can sip, savor and taste the famed Fiona Runda which is a blend of Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc or a rare Michigan grown Sauvignon Blanc. Red wine drinkers can sample the Cab Franc / Merlot - 55% Cabernet Franc 45% Merlot blend. This location is an incredibly strong finish to an amazing line-up of Leelanau Peninsula wineries. The views from this location a simply breathtaking and stunning. If you can imagine enjoying some premium vino while taking in the most gorgeous views on your weekend getaway or vacation- this is the tour!

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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

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