A hot cup of coco may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Northern Michigan winters, but Traverse City’s Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula Wineries have a lot more to offer for keeping warm and having fun on those cold winter days. During the winters when the wineries are looking to bring in more business they have created a number of festive events featuring delicious food and wine pairings that will melt your heart and warm your tummy. What better way to enjoy these special wine tours than with friends and loved ones in the luxury of your own chauffeured limo.
There’s no need to worry about securing a designated driver, getting lost on slippery old country roads or not having enough space in your vehicle when you take a GT wine tour. You can have one of our professional chauffeurs pick you up at your home for your private Traverse City area winter wine tour or join a small group of others at a designated meeting place and make new friends. Either way you are bound to have a memorable weekend enjoying one of these special wine tour events or creating your own on a quiet Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday November 26th 2011 on Traverse City’s Old Mission Peninsula macaroni goes gourmet. A select group of Traverse City’s most revered chefs will visit the different Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula and serve their very own unique gourmet macaroni and cheese creation. Of course these sinfully delicious noodles will be paired with the best wines Old Mission has to offer. Space is limited but don’t worry if you can’t make it this year. The Great Macaroni & Cheese Bake-Off has become a Northern Michigan wine tour tradition. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on tickets make the day a real treat by renting a limo from GT wine tours and taking your wine tour in real style.
Saturday, December 10th you can wine taste and shop the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula while giving back to the local community. All day Old Mission Peninsula vintners will be donating 15% of their gross sales to a group of Northern Michigan non-profit organizations. What better excuse than to call some friends reserve a GT wine tour limo and set out for a day of wine tasting, Christmas shopping and giving back. Our 12 or 15 passenger van would be a perfect vehicle for a larger casual gathering of friends on a winter wine tour.
Saturday, January 14th you can put a stop to the winter blahs by taking a Traverse City wine tour to the seven different Old Mission vintners and enjoying their special featured comfort food and wine pairings. Call GT wine tours to secure your Lincoln Limo, Yukon XL Luxury, Lincoln Towncar or 12-15 passenger Chevy Express Van. Each comes with a professional chauffeur to deliver you safely to each of the wineries where you can enjoy the food and drinks without a single worry. No need to secure “tickets” for the event in advance you can purchase a souvenir mug at one of the participating wineries for $10, which will serve as your ticket for the day.
On February 4th & 5th you can “Taste the Passion” this wine, food and chocolate event is so popular it lasts all weekend long. The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners join together to host one of the most unique wine tours of the year. This Leelanau Peninsula winter wonderland comes alive for the weekend long wine tour that includes delicious food and wine pairings as well as gourmet chocolate creations, and fun special activities including snowshoeing, making homemade valentines and learning about the chocolate making process. This year the weekend will kick off with a party at the Homestead Resort on Friday evening featuring art for sale from a variety of Glen Arbor artists and local Leelanau Peninsula wines paired with savory small plates.
Whether you want to participate in the whole weekend or just one afternoon, taking your wine tour with GT wine tours will ensure everyone has fun and arrives home safely. Looking to make a big impression on that special someone? Reserve our intimate Lincoln Towncar just for two and enjoy an especially romantic winter afternoon. Or if you’re looking for an excuse to catch up with old friends reserve our 12 or 15 passenger Chevy Express Van and have one of our professional chauffeurs take you and your guests to all of your favorite Leelanau Peninsula Wineries.
Saturday, February 18th enjoy some of the best Rieslings we have to offer paired with a food and receive a 10% off your Riesling purchases at Traverse City’s Old Mission Peninsula Wineries all day long. Northern Michigan is most widely recognized for their exceptional Rieslings, now you can enjoy a GT wine tour and be chauffeured through the snowy countryside in your limo, towncar or van while discovering the wines that have put Northern Michigan wineries on the map.