The Bottle Run

06/13/2024

If you are a wine enthusiast or just curious about wine history here in this Southwest corner of Michigan, Steve Salisbury, owner and host of If Vines Could Talk will be hosting a talk tomorrow at the library! Steve LOVES Michigan wine and The Bottle Run has partnered with him to offer in depth historical tours for those craving all the extra details. Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce

Join us for this unique event hosted by Steve Salisbury of If Vines Could Talk. Enjoy an hour long immersion into the world of Southwest Michigan wine making.

After the talk, enjoy the first Dowagiac Michigan Music in the Park of the summer featuring Redbud Ramblers and the DUHS Chamber Choir.

06/08/2024

These ladies are visiting South Haven for a girls weekend! We took them on a unique horseback riding and wine tour with our Saddles & Sips. We even made a bonus stop at the poppy field!

We would love to have you!

06/01/2024

Happy Pride month from The Bottle Run! 🌈 Celebrate love today and everyday!

While you should feel comfortable in your own skin and free to be YOU everyday, there are some in the world around us who like to tell us otherwise. Let’s celebrate PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈✨🏳️‍⚧️month and bring everyone together with love and acceptance. We are all chasing our dreams and trying to live our best lives. What would the world be if we all came together and supported one another? Maybe before offering criticism, we should all stop for a moment and ask: “How can I help and offer support?”

So, this June raise a glass and toast to the diversity of your circle. Spread love and laughs and wine!
🫶♥️🧡💛💚💙💜🍷

Here at The Bottle Run we accept diversity. Grab a few friends, and let us take you on a tour of Southwest Michigan Wine Country. Experience the diversity of wines right here in the place we love! ♥️

We still have June tour availability. Our DMs are open and waiting! 🍷🍾🚙

05/18/2024

Whatever the occasion, if this is your vibe we are ready to host you this summer! These ladies Haliana and Deb were visiting from Detroit. They booked a private Bottle Run wine tour, it was fun, leisurely and a real gem of a day to enjoy wine and feel the spring breeze!

05/12/2024

Wishing all the Moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day! 💐🍷

Did you know The Bottle Run focus on smaller curated tours just for moms? Yes, we understand that sometimes mom just wants to get away and relax and turn off. She’s usually working 365 days a year and on the clock 24/7.

Our tours take all the stress off mom, we pamper her with wine, lunch and door to door transportation and a memorable day in the vineyard.

You can still book her a tour for a day this summer, or grab her a gift card so she can coordinate with us and will plan the perfect day for her and a few friends.

05/11/2024

A real treat here in SW Michigan tonight! Raise a glass!

05/03/2024

Still stumped on what to get MOM for Mother’s Day?

Make it easy on yourself, a Bottle Run gift card 💝 is an ideal choice! Order online and it will be delivered right to your inbox.

You can also send her on a tour with our Mother’s Day Experinece. Available 5/10, 5/11, 5/12 or 5/19 all the extra goodies are included for our standard pricing!

05/02/2024

Today we stopped by what was Karma Vista. Hats off to the previous owners for establishing such a wonderful vineyard. It’s now Filkins Vineyards in Coloma, MI. It was a pleasure to meet Lindsay and Melissa. They have big plans for the vineyard and we look forward to working with them. Shoutout to Melissa for the beautiful mural! Stunning!

Our Saturday tour will be stopping here to explore!

They will be serving Karma Vista wine with plans to release wines in the near future. You can still grab a wonderful glass of Syrah, a personal favorite is the 2021. They have some wonderful views. Definitely worth checking out!

Sneak peak below!

05/01/2024

Let’s celebrate Michigan Wine month together!🍷If you didn’t know today kicks off a month of recognition around the industry of winemaking.

Michigan continues to push boundaries in the wine industry. Michigan is raising the bar and cool climate winemaking, book a tour with The Bottle Run and come explore what’s happening right here in the southwest corner of the state! From dry too sweet we have you covered and yes, we push you outside your comfort zone!

04/30/2024

The weather today has us longing for summer! ☀️ If you’re planning your summer weekends we have availability, we are filling up, and Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner.

Let’s get you booked and on the calendar! You won’t want to miss a. Memorable day in the vineyard. 🥂

We look forward to hosting you! Check out all the details below.

Southwest Michigan Wine Tours for up to 7 guests. Let us be your driver for the day. Explore all Michigan wine has to offer!

04/29/2024

Congrats to Patty! She was the winner of our Sip & Paint Wine Basket at Courtyard Gallery in New Buffalo Michigan for Art Attack

We hope you enjoy your wine and have fun painting! We look forward to having you on a tour in the near future.

04/29/2024

Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council thanks for the Monday feature. Give us a ‘like’ and ‘follow’ to see what we’re up to and stay in the know! We are excited to be here. 🍷

04/29/2024

Explore Southwest Michigan's Wine Country in Style with The Bottle Run !
Craving a luxurious getaway? The Bottle Run whisks you away on an unforgettable wine tour through the heart of Southwest Michigan's stunning wine country.
Imagine cruising in style in their comfortable luxury car, with each stop planned to perfection. You'll visit top-rated wineries, indulge in delicious tastings, and discover hidden gems – all without the stress of driving.
Here's what makes The Bottle Run the perfect escape:
Luxury transportation: Relax and enjoy the scenic views in comfort.
Curated winery experience: Visit the best wineries Southwest Michigan has to offer.
Hassle-free planning: They take care of reservations, transportation, and more!
Unforgettable memories: Create lasting moments with friends and family.
Ready to uncork a world of flavor?
Contact The Bottle Run today and let them craft your dream wine tour!

P.S. Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Treat Mom to a luxurious wine tour she'll never forget!

04/24/2024

No plans this weekend?! Be sure to checkout Art AttackAttack in Harbor Country

This is a great way to explore the area in a way you might not have before. Explore local artists, gallery open houses, artists’ workshops and demonstrations with live music & food.

We’ve partnered with Courtyard Gallery in New Buffalo Michigan- Courtyard Gallery New Buffalo by donating a Sip & Paint wine basket! What’s not to love!?! This will make for a fun spring afternoon patio activity with you and a guest after you book a tour with The Bottle Run!

Basket includes:
1- Bottle of Primavera semi-dry white Bel Lago Winerywine from the Leelanau Peninsula the best part is you can visit Local Pour to explore wines from all over the state.
2- discounted seat for a tour with us! The Bottle Run we can’t wait to host you!
2- handmade wine glasses from Mexico.
2- paint by number canvas kits, a hummingbird and lighthouse

A $460 value! Be sure to checkout the Courtyard Gallery New Buffalo for a chance to wine this wonderful basket we put together for Art Attack!

michiganartattack.com

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day 2024! 🌎🍷🌱

Let’s take a moment and celebrate mother Earth for the wonderful creation we call home here in Southwest Michigan. The fruit is plentiful and the water flows freely!

🌎 Did you know there are 42 types of soils here in the Southwest Michiagn AVA. This is all due to the glaciers long ago but it’s created the beauty of the lakes and hills we love today!

Southwest Michigan wine industry has recently received some wonderful attention due to the cool climate viticulture happening here. Let The Bottle Run take you on a tour and will talk more about what all the new attention is about!

04/17/2024

There is still time to surprise MOM or that mother figure in your life with a Signature Mother’s Day wine tour! This all-inclusive day is waiting for you! Wine, Fun, Lunch what’s not to love. 💐🍷🪻

Our new online booking platform makes it easy for you to reserve your weekend!

04/13/2024

Cheers to the weekend! Spring is in the air. 🌷🪻🌸

A beautiful sunset this evening, sunsets with clouds just pop. Do you agree? Having a glass of Capriccio from Fenn Valley Vineyards in Fennville, Michigan which is part of the Fennville AVA.

What do you plan on having in your glass this weekend? 🍷

04/06/2024

We launched The Bottle Run a year ago this week, and what a ride it has been so far! 🥂

We kicked off last season with our Mother’s Day Experience, and it was a wonderful success. Six of these tours are available for booking in May. Mother's Day is just over a month away! 💐

Stumped on what to get Mom or that Mother figure in your life for Mother’s Day? A blender or a vacuum aren't going to get you any brownie points with Mom.

We know what will make you a shining star in her eyes: our Signature Mother’s Day wine tour! Gather up Mom, Grandma, a few of their friends, and treat them to a day of exploring Southwest Michigan Wine Country. We will throw in some extras because it’s Mom! Find all the details on our website! 🍷

www.TheBottleRun.com

03/31/2024

We hope you have a wonderful Easter, the Easter bunny 🐰seems to know the good stuff, we always have fun doing the Easter egg hunt! 🐣 We can’t argue with him this year. 🍷

P.S. if you haven’t made your way to Modales, this is a favorite you will want to check out! Book a tour with us and will take you there.

03/29/2024

Dreaming of warm late Spring days and Summer afternoons in the vineyards of Southwest Michigan? With the sun shining and nature coming to life, now's the perfect time to plan your winery adventure. Check out our availability and book before someone else does! Give us a ‘Like’ and ‘Follow Us’ on our adventures this season! We can’t wait to meet new friends this season.

03/22/2024

Congrats to Steve Salisbury for his write up with Michigan Wine Country. If you are not following his podcast If Vines Could Talk you most definitely should. That's if you have an interest in Southwest Michigan Wine.

He has been a great resource of knowledge as we have started The The Bottle Run and continues to enrich our wine knowledge, specifically here in the Lake Michigan Shore and Fennville AVAs. We have recently partner with Steve to bring you a unique opportunity to have him join your tour!

If you book a tour with The Bottle Run you can request to have Steve be part of your day, not only will we share our knowledge of the area and our favorite wines, Steve will bring the history of the region to life as he lived it from his experiences in the early 1970s right here in the heart of Southwest Michigan.

We are offering this experience at no additional charge for the first two groups that book this experience. It will be a fun day filled with knowledge, laughs and great Southwest Michigan Wine .

Click the link below to book this experience, we can't wait to have you. This experience is available late April into May.

LIMITED TIME OFFER! ✺ LIMITED TIME OFFER! ✺ We are offering the Guided Wine Tour as a FREE add-on to the first two tours that sign up. Don’t wait, get this exclusive deal before it’s gone! Guided tours with Steve Salisbury Add it on to any of our Signature Routes — Northman, South by South...

03/17/2024

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating. The Bottle Run is ready for you and your crew. Now booking your next vineyard tour. Did you know we can also incorporate a brewery stop into your tour?! 🍻 Explore lush green vineyards and rolling hills of Southwest Michigan. We can’t wait to host you. Sláinte to a wonderful day! 🍷

03/13/2024

Happy International Riesling Day! 🥂✨

At The Bottle Run we like to explore the SW Michigan Region. This is one of our newer favorites, will definitely be enjoying this evening! This 2022 is a estate bottle from right here from the Lake Michigan Shore AVA! Love this Riesling for its aromas and crisp finish. Highly recommend you check it out!

03/13/2024

I don’t know about you, but this warm spring weather has us excited for another season of wine tours. If you are not convinced on Michigan Wines let us help you!

On our tours we focus on fun, but also the quality of wines you can experience here. It’s not just the sweet stuff, much more is happening!

We would love to change your mind about Michigan Wine, more specifically the Southwest corner that includes visiting two of the five Michigan AVAs. We have some exceptional wine making happening right here in the Southwest corner of the state. We would love to host you on a tour!

Wine Folly recently highlighted Michigan for all that is happing here with cool climate wine making. We love the Great Lakes and they play a huge success in the industry here. Watch the link below to learn more. Shout out to Modales Wines for being highlighted!

If you are into Podcast, you should check out If Vines Could Talk Steve Salisbury, a Southwest Michigan wine enthusiast who is also bringing great light to the region as well.

Discover the allure of Michigan's burgeoning wine scene, a hidden gem in the world of winemaking. Despite its newcomer status, Michigan boasts winemaking tra...

03/04/2024

🌸 Spring is in the air! 🌱 Imagine sipping wine amidst budding grape vines in the vineyard. We’ve have some March dates available, as well as April & beyond.

No spring break plans yet? The vineyard is calling your name. Come join us for a memorable experience! 🍇🍷 we have a seat waiting for you.

02/26/2024

An exciting weekend for The Bottle Run! We won Silver at the 2024 American Advertising Awards Show. A special thanks to for your expertise in branding and bringing the brand vision to life. We look forward to working on additional elements as the brand continues to grow.

02/03/2024

Roses are red, violets are blue, and we have a wine tour waiting for you! Looking for that special day with one your other half, or just a weekend with friends!

Book a tour between February 9th-18th and be our Valentine! 💌 We are including a complementary bottle of Lake Michigan Shore bubbles and creamy chocolates. Enjoy your evening, whether it’s dinner or a cozy glass by the fireplace! 🍷💕

*Bubbles will be from a local SW Michigan winery. Subject to availability.

Please reach out to inquire about availability. Offering accommodations for up to seven guests.

02/02/2024

Roses are red, violets are blue, and we have a wine tour waiting for you!

Book a tour between February 9th-18th and be our Valentine! 💌 We are including a complementary bottle of Lake Michigan Shore bubbles and creamy chocolates. Enjoy your evening, whether it’s dinner or a cozy glass by the fireplace! 🍷💕

*Bubbles will be from a local SW Michigan winery. Subject to availability.

Please reach out to inquire about availability. Offering accommodations for up to seven guests.