Michigan may not immediately spring to mind as a winery hot spot in the United States, but in truth it is one of the more recognized wine regions of the Midwest. While certainly not on par with the likes of the Napa Valley in California, Michigan's wine country is full of large wineries, scenic countryside and plenty of opportunities to see the wine region up close via either self-conducted trips or guided tours.
Fruitful Vine Tours
Fruitful Vine Tours offers an array of touring options through the heart of Michigan's southwestern region, which is the state's most popular and productive wine area. Fruitful Vines is special in that it operates independently of any single winery in the region, giving the tour guides the freedom to take you through several wineries in the area as part of a single tour. This gives you a diverse view of the entire wine country and allows you to stop for tastings at various wineries instead of just one. For the best experience, opt for the personal , which can accommodate any size group. The all-day private tour pairs you with a knowledgeable guide who will take you throughout four scenic wineries as well as a chocolate shop and cellar tour. Fruitful Vines also offers non-private group tours and wagon tours through the picturesque countryside.
Fruitful Vine Tours
P.O. Box 44
Stevensville, MI 49127
269-978-8777
fruitfulvinetours.com
Leisure Limousine
The Leisure Limousine company is primarily a shuttle and limo company in Southwest Michigan, available for private clients, airport guests and so forth. However the company also offers an extraordinarily popular wine tour through some of the most beautiful areas of Southwest Michigan's wine country. The tour is conducted in one of Leisure Limo's private shuttle limousines. A professional chauffeur will take you on a tour through the countryside as part of an all-day wine tour. The drivers employed for the Leisure Limos Wine Tour are incredibly knowledgeable about area wineries and will provide detailed information about each area as you tour it, often stopping for private tastings at each winery. The tour also includes complimentary stemware and decanters to mark the occasion. During peak season, some nearby hotels also offer package deals that give a significant discount on the Leisure Limo tour if you stay at the hotel for at least one night.
Leisure Limousine
5235 Portage Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49002
866-925-4667
leisurelimos.com
Vineyard Inn Tours
The Vineyard Inn is located on Michigan's scenic Leelanau Peninsula in the northwest portion of the state. The peninsula is home to nearly 20 separate wineries and, apart from southwest Michigan, is one of the hearts of Michigan's wine country. The Vineyard Inn is a sprawling resort complex on the peninsula that caters to guests of all types. Its private wine tour is available to guests and non-guests alike and offers a full wine tour experience through the myriad of wineries in the area. Local guides will take your group on a guided tour of the countryside in a comfortable custom-designed shuttle. Multiple stops at various wineries allow a chance to taste and purchase the wines offered. Various styles of tours are offered. The standard tours are either in half-day or full-day format and are pre-scheduled throughout the year to take best advantage of the wine seasons. Private group tours can be arranged at any time of the year for special occasions.
Vineyard Inn Tours
1338 N Pebble Beach
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231-941-7060
vininn.com/wineries
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