Great Lakes Wine Experiences

Bringing the Great Lakes to your living room, one glass at a time.

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Taste the Grape Lakes

  • Our most popular choice. Celebrating an engagement? Big milestone birthday coming up? Try an array of Great Lakes wines right from your couch. Create the guided tasting and meal-pairing of your dreams for up to 12 people and enjoy the experience within ~60 miles of Detroit.

    SAMPLE ITINERARY - Let us design the perfect evening for your celebration!

    -The Perfect PJ Party | Wine Tasting & Food Pairing:

    • Highlights: 2-hour guided tasting through custom chosen wines, locally sourced 3-course food pairing with available add-ons

      • Includes glassware, tasting mats, tablescaping, floral accents, music design

      • Welcome | Roasted beet and chèvre crostini & pinot noir

      • Main | Butternut squash risotto & barrel-aged chardonnay

      • Dessert | Salted caramel tartlets & late-harvest riesling

    • Optional add-ons: Charcuterie & sparkling course, photographer, mini botox moment, IV infusions

  • Looking for a reason to get out of town? Enjoy an expertly curated winery tour in one of the Great Lakes’ burgeoning wine regions, pick up within ~60 miles of Detroit.

    SAMPLE ITINERARIES - let us customize the perfect tour for you!

    -Southwest Michigan Sparkling & Shores Experience:

    • Region: Lake Michigan Shore AVA (New Buffalo, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor).

    • Highlights:

      • Day trip tour of 3–4 wineries specializing in sparkling and red blends.

      • Seasonal lakefront picnic pairing with Michigan cheeses and artisan breads.

      • Exclusive barrel tasting or cellar tour.

    -Essex County “Windsor Wine Trail” Escape:

    • Region: Lake Erie North Shore (Ontario, Canada).

    • Highlights:

      • Day trip across the border (passport required).

      • Tour of 3–4 Essex County wineries, known for Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and icewine.

      • Lakeside lunch paired with local Ontario wines.

      • Add-on: Brewery stop in Windsor or stroll through historic Amherstburg.

  • Looking for a longer retreat and more wine? Look no further! Design your unique luxury weekend getaway with us! All trips leave within ~60 miles of Detroit unless discussed. Perfect for milestone birthdays or luxury group travel.

    SAMPLE ITINERARIES - Pick a sample itinerary or create a custom one with us!

    -Lake Erie North Shore Luxe Weekend:

    • Region: Essex County, ON (two-day, one-night package).

    • Highlights:

      • 2-day luxury itinerary, shuttle and chauffeur.

      • Day 1: VIP tasting and vineyard dinner with wine-paired chef’s menu.

      • Overnight at a boutique inn or lakeside resort.

      • Day 2: Icewine brunch + private cooking class with Ontario wine pairings.

    Michigan Grand Tour :

    • Region: North & West Michigan (three day, two night package)

    • Highlights:

      • 3-day luxury itinerary

      • Day 1: Travel to Traverse City peninsula, board for sunset sail + sparkling toast.

      • Overnight at boutique inn or lakeside resort

      • Day 2: Free time in downtown Traverse City, VIP tasting and vineyard dinner with wine-paired chef’s menu

      • Day 3: Short drive to Southwest Michigan wine trail featuring a beachside lunch picnic with tasting

      • Return to departure location

      • Concierge-level service (luxury transport, accommodations).

  • Looking for a new and exciting way to build camaraderie with the team? We’ll curate an interactive and fun wine tasting featuring Great Lakes wineries. Build lasting bonds and support local wineries! Tastings can be hosted within ~60 miles of Detroit for groups of 15-30 people.

    SAMPLE ITINERARY - Let us design the perfect evening for your celebration!

    -The Michigan Terroir Tour: An interactive tasting experience; professional groups learn about Michigan’s award-winning wines, compete in friendly tasting challenges, and connect over local wineries.

    • Highlights: 3-hour guided tasting through chosen wines, breaking colleagues into teams for friendly competition

      • Includes glassware, tasting mats, tablescaping, floral accents, music design

      • Welcome toast and “Wine Personality” icebreaker

      • Team awards and networking opportunities

    • Optional add-ons: Photographer, Food-pairings, Wine-themed gift bags

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We’ll bring the vibes and the wine. You just show up.

Samantha Mertins, Owner & Founder

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