Plan A Unique Wine Experience
Let us help you plan a fun and memorable day trip to Southwest Michigan wine country. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Choose A Route To Start Your
All-Inclusive Adventure
Northman
The Fruit Forward Route
SURROUNDING TOWNS: Fennville, Douglas, Pullman, Saugatuck, South Haven,
Explore the northern cap of Southwest Michigan wine region — The Fennville American Viticultural Area. Most of West Michigan is known for its fruit Orchards and rolling fields. Our Northman route provides a scenic drive through the farm country. Each winery property we visit has a rich history of fruit farming. This route will appeal to a range of wine enthusiasts, taking each palate from traditional Michigan wines to wines pushing the boundaries, thus giving Southwest Michigan a fresh face in the North American wine industry.
Book Your Northman Experience
Northman Signature Wine Tour
Three winery stops — curated for your group’s specific tastes.
It’s a leisurely pace — typically 6-7 hours dedicated to your group.
Winery tasting fees & gratuities to consultants included.
Gourmet deli lunch included. — see the menu
A luxury, chauffeured experience with seats for up to 7 guests.
Fully stocked snack bar, & refrigerated non-alcoholic beverages on board.
Convenient single-point front door pickup and drop-off.
Saddles & Sips
Tour
The Bottle Run has partnered with Wild West Horseback Riding to bring a one-of-a-kind day trip.
This experience is 6-7 hours
Everything from Northman Signature Wine Tour experience is included.
The trip starts with horseback riding or carriage and sleigh rides depending on the season. A beautiful backdrop of forest and countryside.
We then continue our wine country adventure as you sip your way through each winery.
Winemaker & Estate Tour*
Winemaker and Estate Tours offer an exceptional way to experience Southwest Michigan wine country.
This experience is 6-7 hours.
Everything from Northman Signature Wine Tour experience is included.
Get exclusive time with the winemakers themselves. You will join a larger group at the winery for your tour.
Let them guide you through their offerings and answer your questions.
Tours are unique and vary from tour to tour. Some are lead by the winemaker and others are hosted by the best of the best wine consultants.
Northman Winery Partners
Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar | Modales Wines* | Michigan Wine Company | Wyncroft Marland Wine* | Cogdal Vineyards | Veritas Estate*
Northman Breweries & Cideries Partners
The winery's offerings will evolve according to seasonal hours.
*Subject to availability, advanced planning is required for Winemaker & Estate Tours. Currently only offered at Modales and Wyncroft Marland Wine.
South by Southwest
The Comprehensive Route
SURROUNDING TOWNS: Baroda, Berrien Springs, Bridgman, Buchanan, Sawyer, New Buffalo
New to Southwest Michigan Wine Country? Tried and true, Harbor Country is a great way to get your feet (and taste buds) wet. We will provide you a comprehensive offering of well-established wineries and a few new ones! Against the scenic backdrop of vineyards, you will have an opportunity to experience the entire spectrum of Southwest Michigan Wine Country. Unique to this route, there is a stop that allows our guests to learn and taste offerings from the rest of the state right here in the Southwest corner.
Book Your South By Southwest Experience
SXSW Signature Wine Tour
Three winery stops — curated for your group’s specific tastes.
It’s a leisurely pace — typically 6-7 hours dedicated to your group.
Winery tasting fees & gratuities included.
Gourmet deli lunch included. — see the menu
A luxury, chauffeured experience with seats for up to 7 guests.
Fully stocked snack bar, & refrigerated non-alcoholic beverages on board.
Convenient single-point front door pickup and drop-off.
Mt. Tabor Sip & Hike Tour
Adventure awaits! Do you like wine? Hiking? Hiking WITH wine? Wander your way through the vineyards and forest terrain.
Everything from SXSW Signature Wine Tour experience is included, except for lunch.
A 4-hour experience, two stops — Tabor Hill and Round Barn, offered Monday – Friday & Sunday.
3.6 mile hike or walk with 3 paths of varying difficulty — the shortest hike being 1.3 miles.
This abbreviated day trip is perfect for those who are tight on time or just want to do something off the beaten path.
SXSW Winery Partners
Domaine Berrien Cellars | Hickory Creek Winery | Free Run Cellars | Tabor Hill Tasting Room | Golden Muse Winery and Art Gallery | Tabor Hill Winery | Round Barn Estate | Local Pour Tasting Room | Gravity | Chill Hill Winery | Contessa Wine Cellars | Lemon Creek Winery | Solasta Winery
The winery's offerings will evolve according to seasonal hours.
Eastern Promise
The Urban Route
SURROUNDING TOWNS: Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo, Mattawan, St. Joseph
Our Eastern Promises route features some hidden gems just west of the Kalamazoo area, featuring family focused hand-crafted wines. We will take you from an 1882 homestead estate with beautiful views and Old World-style wines, to a brand new winery run by local viticulture students, to a former 1930s diner on one of the major thoroughfares that was transformed into a winery by a couple of enthusiastic garagistes. This route's last stop is an urban tasting room of the first in the state licensed African-American female winemaker.
Book Your Eastern Promise Experience
Eastern Promise Signature Wine Tour
Three winery stops — curated for your group’s specific tastes.
It’s a leisurely pace — typically 6-7 hours dedicated to your group.
Winery tasting fees & gratuities included.
Gourmet deli lunch included. — see the menu
A luxury, chauffeured experience with seats for up to 7 guests.
Fully stocked snack bar, & refrigerated non-alcoholic beverages on board.
Convenient single-point front door pickup and drop-off.
Our Eastern Promise Winery Partners
Cody Kresta Vineyard & Winery | Lawton Ridge Winery | Twine Urban Winery | Lake Michigan Vintners | Contessa Wine Cellars | 12 Corners Vineyards | Lazy Ballerina Winery | White Pines Winery & Vineyards | Filkins Vineyards
Eastern Promise Breweries
& Cideries Partners
Texas Corners Brewing Company |
Sister Lakes Brewing Company
The winery's offerings will evolve according to seasonal hours.
Sit Back And Relax In Southwest Michigan Wine Country.
Our luxury vehicle seats for up to 7 guests comfortably, complete with a fully stocked snack bar, & refrigerated non-alcoholic beverages. Tell us your favorite snacks and we’ll have them on board! You’ll also be able to charge your devices and listen to your favorite music, all in the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle with leather seating. We are commercially insured and licensed.