Where do I begin with the Vine Ride? Let’s start at the beginning. Jeff, our driver, started the day off with a confirming phone call hours earlier. He arrived a lovely 10 minutes ahead of time, making us feel confident and READY! As we made our way into the Vine Ride van, we were instantly transported to Napa Valley or Bordeaux thanks to the lovely decorations on the inside. The grape vines, the fairy lights, the sign with our agenda for the evening, it was all we could hope for and more. Along with educational facts about the Northern Michigan Wine Regions, Jeff also shared with us lovely goodie bags with snacks and a brochure on the local winery’s. I could stay just in the van all day long! As we made our way to the wineries we were walked in by Jeff and made comfortable with our flights. We enjoyed snacks, views, winery merchandise, and of course, wine! Around 10 minutes before our departure to the next winery, Jeff checked in with us to remind us of the time. He made sure that we never had to worry about our timing. The Vine Ride is the best way to learn about and enjoy the Northern Michigan Wine Region. I highly recommend this wonderful...
Read moreA Truly Exceptional Wine Tour with Jeff!
We had the most incredible day exploring Petoskey wineries with Jeff as our guide. From the very first moment, he made us feel welcome and excited for the journey ahead.
Jeff was not only deeply knowledgeable about the region and its wines, but he also shared his insights in a way that was approachable, engaging, and even a bit poetic at times! He had the perfect pace — never rushed — and curated an itinerary that felt both relaxed and rich with variety.
If you’re looking for someone who goes above and beyond to deliver a rich, thoughtful, and unforgettable wine experience, Jeff is the one. We’d recommend this tour to anyone — and we’re already talking about coming back and booking again!...
Read moreVine Ride provided a fantastic adventure for a girls trip that was quite an excellent variety of wineries in the Petosky wine AVA. Jeff, our driver, was very pleasant and had a lot of knowledge of the wineries we visited along with others in the area that were suggested we try to go visit.
Vine Rides tour van was comfortable and was very up to the task of transporting wine lovers. It was nice to have water available as well as basic snacks. Maybe another snack to consider would be some type of cheese crackers similar to Keebler cheese cracker with cheddar cheese.
Jeff provided extra assistance for my elderly mother, which we very much appreciated. With his assistance, it made for a wonderful day. Thank...
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