• Grand Traverse Bay - THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE - Explore wineries such as Hawthorne Vineyards, Mari Vineyards, Bowers Harbor, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Brys Estates, Bonobo Winery, 2 Lads, and Old Mission Distillery. Semi-Private Day Tours visit 4 wineries, while Sunset Tours typically include 3 wineries and the distillery. Private Tour groups can often tailor their 4-stop itinerary. Groups of 6 or more are generally private and can suggest tour stops. WE OFFER FLEXIBLE TOURS! Avoid being stuck on an old bus! Winery selection depends on availability, weather, and season. Movie Stars Wine Tours guests are picked up and dropped off in Downtown Traverse City. Book the Movie Star Experience! Arrive at the pickup point, and we can usually drop off at local hotels/motels after the wine tour. Bought a box of wine? No worries, after the wine tour, enjoy downtown Traverse City, and collect your wine the next day. Typical tours last 4-5 hours, depending on the group’s pace.

• Hawthorne Vineyards - Among the finest vineyards in Traverse City, it’s a perfect spot to propose! Tour guests can sip, savor, and taste some of the best reds and whites on the peninsula. Red wine enthusiasts can enjoy a glass of the Merlot / Cab Franc blend, while white wine lovers can try the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Guests can enjoy a popcorn flight or a charcuterie board. As one of the newest and most promising wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, it offers a memorable proposal setting.

The Hawthorne Vineyards site is arguably the most secluded tasting room on Old Mission Peninsula. Located on a high bluff, it offers views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. Visitors will experience nature—no traffic views, no close neighbors—just vineyard, woods, water, and cherished memories.

Guests can see both bays from the tasting room. An outdoor patio area provides a relaxing environment with stunning bay views and a cozy outdoor fireplace, perfect for a proposal.

• Old Mission - Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, or bottles.

OLD MISSION DISTILLING

After a proposal at one of the first two locations, our tour guests can enjoy exquisite mixed drinks or continue with wine at Old Mission Distillers to celebrate the engagement!

Our tour guests are warmly welcomed at Old Mission Distilling, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City. Guests can sample one of the newest trendy locations on Old Mission Peninsula, with options to purchase mixed drinks and wine.

Our tour guests will be impressed by the selection of unique mixed drinks, wines, food, and even a mixed drink flight, all available for purchase.

• Bonobo Winery - Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, bottles, or join the wine club during the wine tour.

A place where guests feel like Movie Stars, with wines you’ll be eager to brag about and share… Bonobo Winery was founded by brothers and longtime Traverse City natives, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse. With stunning views, excellent wines, and top-notch customer service, it’s the perfect spot to propose!

After proposing, our tour guests can celebrate with a glass of Champagne méthode Blanc de Blancs or a Champagne-style Rosé.

Guests on our tours can also sample expert-level red wines like the BDX and a top-shelf Pinot Noir. White wine enthusiasts can sample top-notch Chardonnays and a Fumé Blanc. This is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can sample a glass of whiskey! Frozen drink lovers can enjoy a frozen lemonade lavender vodka-based drink. This winery is one of the most memorable locations on our wine tour—it’s quite an experience.

• Stunning Views
• Private transportation
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost

The Movie Star Experience - Proposal Wine Tour

Avoid proposing on a standard economy bus tour!

The Proposal offers a VIP experience with a choice of a 4 Winery Old Mission Peninsula Day Tour or a 3 Winery/1 Distillery Sunset Wine Tour. Enjoy a luxurious wine tour in a premium Yukon, complete with a vineyard proposal. Get down on one knee, and hear her say “YESSS!” as the crowd at Bonobo erupts in applause. Feel like a star!

Forget the inconvenience of a party bus and let us handle the driving! Enjoy breathtaking views, no buses, no rush, iconic wineries, exceptional wines, and 5-star celebrity customer service! Experience a VIP tour with Magic Mike and a team of genuine wine experts and tour guides. This is the ultimate wine experience with authentic wine recommendations, ideal for that special proposal day or evening.

This VIP tour includes pick-up and drop-off from downtown Traverse City for groups of 2-4 or 5-7 people. Coordination with the wineries is available.

Book the tour, and we will reach out to discuss recommended proposal locations.

• Age to purchase alcohol in Michigan is 21
• Travel Time to wineries is already included in the tour duration

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