If you’re looking for the full wine country experience without making the trip to Napa Valley then a Leelanau County wine tour is just what you need. The Leelanau Peninsula is known for its award winning vintners, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, quaint little towns like Leland and Suttons Bay, and Lake Leelanau which is recognized as one of the most beautiful lakes in the state. You can spend the day sipping exceptional Rieslings, methode champenoise sparkling wines, Chardonnays, and fruit wines as well as some of the ever more popular reds while taking in the natural beauty of the Northern Michigan countryside.
With 18 distinct vintners to choose from, Leelanau Peninsula has something to offer everyone. From the classy Black Star Farms with it’s premium vinifera wines, gorgeous B&B Inn and championship equestrian facility, to the fun “bubble head” club at L. Mawby where you can sample the method champenoise and cuve close sparkling wines while enjoying a cheese, cracker and pate plate. If you want a break from the wine, visit Tandem Ciders where you can take a break and participate in the old European tradition of savoring specialty ciders made from apples right here in Leelanau County!
With 18 different vintners to enjoy, driving and tasting is not recommended but there’s no need to worry because Grand Traverse Wine Tours can create a custom Leelanau and/or Old Mission wine tour specifically for you or you can choose to share your tour with others and make new friends along the way. GT Wine Tours is based in Traverse City so our drivers are familiar with the region and can share insight on the different vintners in the area. You can choose to tour in a limousine, luxury SUV or 11-14 passenger van. We can start your group tour from a in-town Traverse City location or if you are renting a limousine, luxury SUV or van exclusively for your party we can pick you up and drop you off wherever you like.
Sunday thru Thursday we offer a four-hour tour for $59/person or for larger groups (up to 14 people) you can secure a chauffeured wine tour for only $75/hour. We are creating an affordable way to experience northern Michigan’s wine country!
Grand Traverse Wine Tours is fully licensed, insured, and undergoes annual safety inspections of all vehicles. You can rest assured that our professional chauffeurs will make the extra effort to ensure that your Leelanau County wine tour is a safe, fun and memorable experience.
To reserve your Leelanau wine tour today call 231-946-5466.