MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour

5.0 (8 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Skip the hassle of a party bus and go VIP like a Movie Star with Andie's Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour. Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries, stellar wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service. This is the VIP tour with guides who are real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. Tours are led by Andie (1st Picture), Tony and Kyle who are experts in the local Leelanau Peninsula Wines. This is NOT the cheap watered down 3 stop rushed economy bus tour with just a driver, this is VIP in one of our luxury SUV's with real wine experts and recommendations. Leave the driving to your guide and enjoy wines at 4 wineries, with the option to buy flights, wine by the glass, or bottles. 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 22 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Movie Stars Wine Tours

Ages: Adults (21–120 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost

Itinerary

Shady Lane Cellars

50 min

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.
Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate

50 min

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!
Stop 3

50 min

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!
Ciccone Vineyard & Winery

50 min

“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.
Leelanau Peninsula

Passing by

Wineries are selected by Wine Tour Guides based on availability, special events, weather conditions, season- check with your guide on the winery lineup.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Park in the parking lot and look for one of our fancy SUV's, tour guide will contact you via text for more information. Food available in that area for before and after the tour.
Rove Estates Winery- park in lot on east side of the parking lot out of the way of traffic, look for one of our fancy SUV's, tour guides will contact you via text with more information.

End point

Park in the parking lot and look for one of our fancy SUV's, tour guide will contact you via text for more information. Food available in that area for before and after the tour.
Rove Estates Winery- park in lot on east side of the parking lot out of the way of traffic, look for one of our fancy SUV's, tour guides will contact you via text with more information.