Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room
Even more great reasons to stop in
Yes, we’re a place to buy and taste Michigan wine, but we’re also much more! Take a peek at all of the events we have coming up at MBTB Tasting Room to help you get even more engaged. Purchasing an event admission as a gift? Let us know – we’re happy to make a certificate for you!
Event cancellation policy
Due to our limited capacity, all sales are final for all events requiring pre-payment. If you find you cannot attend, you are welcome to send someone else in your place. We appreciate your understanding. For more information, call our Shelby Township store at (586) 843-3690, our Royal Oak store at (248) 850-7175 or our Auburn Hills store at (248) 564-2134.
Event seating
Event seating is assigned and doors open 30 minutes prior to listed start times unless otherwise specified. Please note that you may be seated with other guests, depending on the size of your party.
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Auburn Hills Soup & Sammy Pop Up with Wooden Whisk Creations
Thursday, Oct. 17 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us for our next Soup & Sammy Pop Up event with food by Wooden Whisk Creations! A la carte menu of soups + sammy + dessert. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. No pre-registration required; it's just first come, first served, until 7:30 p.m. or while supplies last.
SOUPS / Bowl (12oz) $8; Cup (8oz) $5
• Lasagna Soup / Ground Beef + Italian Sausage, Tomato-Basil Broth, Lasagna Noodles, Ricotta-Parmesan Dollop
• Roasted Butternut + Tomato Soup / Roasted Butternut + Tomatoes, Sage, Rosemary, Spicy Pepitas (Vegan; GF)
• Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup / Pulled Chicken, Kale, Sundried Tomatoes, Potatoes, Creamy Herb Broth (GF)
GRILLED CHEESE
Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese $12 / Garlicky-Parmesan Crusted Sourdough, Garlic + Herb Schmear, Mozzarella, Provolone, Gouda Cheeses
*on Gluten Free Bread, +$2
SOUP + SAMMY SAMPLER
Soup + Sammy Sampler $17 / Sample of all 3 Soups (no substitutions) + Half Grilled Cheese
DESSERT
Apple Spice Cobbler $4 / Whipped Cream
Disclaimer: Although our gluten-free items are prepared using dedicated utensils/cooking methods, they are prepared in the same facility as items that contain gluten. We cannot guarantee that the finished products are 100% free of gluten, as there is always a possibility of trace amounts crossing over from other kitchen areas. Please consider this when ordering. We appreciate your understanding! -
Shelby Twp. Pub Quiz by Sporcle at MBTB Shelby Twp.
Thursday, Oct. 17 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Open to the public
OUR FORMER HOST NICOLE IS BACK! Join us on Thursday nights for the return of FREE Sporcle Pub Quiz at MBTB Shelby with our former and much adored host, Nicole Manczyk! Games at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Gift card prizes for the top two teams in each game. Play solo or bring your squad!
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All Locations Half-Off Glass Pour Specials
Friday, Oct. 18 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Open to the public
Enjoy half off glass pours of a selected wine at each location, every Friday through the end of the month! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram for each week’s features.
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All Locations Tasting & Tunes Live Music
Friday, Oct. 18 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Tasting & Tunes Live Music with rotating musicians is every Friday night at all three MBTB locations! Music runs 7-9:30 p.m. and we're open until 10 p.m. No cover charge! Just drop in for great wine + great live music!
Upcoming performances:
• Friday, Oct. 18: Variety 1970s-Today with Ron & Carl Duo (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Oct. 18: Classic Rock/Pop with Mark Broadwell (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Oct. 18: Pop/Rock/Covers with Jamison Jones (Shelby Twp.)
• Friday, Oct. 25: Acoustic Variety with Norm & Sandy (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Oct. 25: Acoustic Variety with Stacia Ford (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Oct. 25: Acoustic Alternative with Tom Alter (Shelby Twp.)
• Friday, Nov. 1: Acoustic Variety with Those Girls (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Nov. 1: 80s, 90s & More with Nathan Grant (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Nov. 1: Americana/Alt Rock with Kevin Brown (Shelby Twp.)
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Shelby Twp OpinioNation by Sporcle at MBTB Shelby Township
Saturday, Oct. 19 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us at Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Shelby Township for the Family Feud-style game OpinioNation, with games on Saturdays at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.! OpinioNation is a survey-based game that is great for everyone – not just brainiacs! Teams try to guess the five most popular responses given to fun survey questions. It’s not a test of your knowledge, it’s a chance to see what you can think of. The "smartest" team doesn’t always win! It's FREE to play, and the top three teams in each game receive prizes!
The Rules: Each of the four quarters asks four questions. For each question, you’ll earn 5 points if your team guesses the most popular answer, 4 points for the second-most popular answer, and so on down to 1 point for the 5th most-popular answer. At the end of quarters 1-3, there is a bonus question that gives you two points for each correct answer guessed by your team. After the four quarters there are two Final Questions. On the Final Questions, teams are still guessing the most popular answers, but this time the most popular answer earns you 10 points, the second-most popular answer earns 5 points, the third-most popular answer earns 0 points, and anything else causes your team to lose 5 points! After the Final Question answers are turned in and scored, the team with the most points wins!
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Auburn Hills Pub Quiz by Sporcle at MBTB Auburn Hills
Saturday, Oct. 19 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us for FREE live trivia! Games at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. MBTB gift cards to the top two teams in each game. Bring a team or play solo! Just drop in; seating is first come, first served.
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All Locations Sunday Funday Sipper Club Perks
Sunday, Oct. 20 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Perks available for club members only; all traditional menu options available to the public as usual.
On Sundays, we celebrate our Sipper Club members! When visiting on Sundays, Sipper Club members get Full Flights for just $14 (including a $5 bottle credit!) and NO corkage fee on bottle service, along with the usual $1 discount on glasses! PLUS: Last Call Flights are back! Get a surprise Mini Flight for just $5 — we pick the wines!
Want more info on joining? Click here to get the scoop and/or fill out a webform contract to join!
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Shelby Twp. Sip Smarts with Pete: Hallo-wine Pairing
Sunday, Oct. 20 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Open to the public
Learn while you taste through a series of wines with Pete Longiotti, our wine education consultant! Let's be honest: You'll be stealing your kids' Halloween candy next week. Pete will be leading us in a tasting of six wines while discussing the best wine to pair with your Halloween haul. Participation cost is $25 and includes the featured flight, instruction from Pete, and a $5 credit toward take-home wine (valid toward any wine in stock, not just the wines featured during the class). Additional wine + snacks available for purchase during the event. Just drop in at or before start time to participate!
Class flight includes 2 oz. pours of:
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Royal Oak Blustone Vineyards Proprietor's Dinner
Monday, Oct. 21 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required; click here to sign up online or call (248) 850-7175 during business hours.
Take a virtual trip to northern Michigan wine country during this delicious evening out! Blustone Vineyards owner Tom Knighton will be here to lead us through a series of his wines and share more information about the winery, while the team from Wooden Whisk Creations serves up a multi-course gourmet dinner that pairs perfectly with the featured wine. The $80 cost includes the meal, paired wine and a $5 credit toward take-home purchase of Blustone wine that night. (Gratuity not included.) Menu TBD, but will include meat and/or seafood; vegetarian option available upon registration. Additional Blustone wine will be available by the glass for a nominal fee throughout the evening. Vegetarian option available upon registration.
MENU:
2023 Blu Secco
Almond Apple Brie Tart / Almond-Apple Butter, Honeycrisp Apples, Melty Brie, Crispy Bacon, Honey-Sea Salt Roasted Almonds, Thyme
2023 Latitude
Creamy Shrimp Toast / Crusty Garlic French Bread, Lemon, Herb + Caper Sauce, Dill
2023 Unoaked Chardonnay
Za’atar Butter Roasted Chicken Breast / Feta-Cauliflower Smash, Cucumber-Parsley Salad
2021 Pinot Noir
Wild Rice + Mushroom Soup / Rosemary, Crispy Italian Sausage Crumbles
2021 Merlot Reserve
Five Spice Hoisin-Rubbed Pork Loin / Roasted Sweet Potato + Kale Salad, Warm Ginger Dressing
Connexion
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Shelby Twp Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck at MBTB Shelby Township
Wednesday, Oct. 23 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Open to the public
Our friends from the Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck will be here at MBTB Shelby Township for a delicious night of food and wine! Just drop in to order from the truck, then bring your meal inside and we'll suggest wine to pair with it. Their menu includes lobster and crab rolls, chowder and more. Check out the full menu here. Food available 5-9 p.m. or while supplies last. We're open 4-9 p.m.
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Royal Oak Pub Quiz by Sporcle at MBTB Royal Oak
Wednesday, Oct. 23 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us for FREE live trivia! Games at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. MBTB gift cards to the top two teams in each game. Bring a team or play solo! Just drop in; seating is first come, first served.
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Shelby Twp. Pub Quiz by Sporcle at MBTB Shelby Twp.
Thursday, Oct. 24 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Open to the public
OUR FORMER HOST NICOLE IS BACK! Join us on Thursday nights for the return of FREE Sporcle Pub Quiz at MBTB Shelby with our former and much adored host, Nicole Manczyk! Games at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Gift card prizes for the top two teams in each game. Play solo or bring your squad!
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Royal Oak Bring Your Own Book Club: Royal Oak
Thursday, Oct. 24 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us for the next gathering for our Royal Oak Bring Your Own Book Club! Arrive around 6:30 p.m. to socialize, share what you're reading and order wine and snacks. Quiet reading hour is encouraged (but not enforced) 7-8 p.m. Keep reading 8-8:30 p.m. or enjoy more socialization. It's a way to bring wine and book lovers together, without the pressure of focusing on a single shared book! We look forward to seeing you!
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All Locations Half-Off Glass Pour Specials
Friday, Oct. 25 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Open to the public
Enjoy half off glass pours of a selected wine at each location, every Friday through the end of the month! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram for each week’s features.
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All Locations Tasting & Tunes Live Music
Friday, Oct. 25 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Tasting & Tunes Live Music with rotating musicians is every Friday night at all three MBTB locations! Music runs 7-9:30 p.m. and we're open until 10 p.m. No cover charge! Just drop in for great wine + great live music!
Upcoming performances:
• Friday, Oct. 25: Acoustic Variety with Norm & Sandy (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Oct. 25: Acoustic Variety with Stacia Ford (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Oct. 25: Acoustic Alternative with Tom Alter (Shelby Twp.)
• Friday, Nov. 1: Acoustic Variety with Those Girls (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Nov. 1: 80s, 90s & More with Nathan Grant (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Nov. 1: Americana/Alt Rock with Kevin Brown (Shelby Twp.)
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Shelby Twp OpinioNation by Sporcle at MBTB Shelby Township
Saturday, Oct. 26 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us at Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Shelby Township for the Family Feud-style game OpinioNation, with games on Saturdays at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.! OpinioNation is a survey-based game that is great for everyone – not just brainiacs! Teams try to guess the five most popular responses given to fun survey questions. It’s not a test of your knowledge, it’s a chance to see what you can think of. The "smartest" team doesn’t always win! It's FREE to play, and the top three teams in each game receive prizes!
The Rules: Each of the four quarters asks four questions. For each question, you’ll earn 5 points if your team guesses the most popular answer, 4 points for the second-most popular answer, and so on down to 1 point for the 5th most-popular answer. At the end of quarters 1-3, there is a bonus question that gives you two points for each correct answer guessed by your team. After the four quarters there are two Final Questions. On the Final Questions, teams are still guessing the most popular answers, but this time the most popular answer earns you 10 points, the second-most popular answer earns 5 points, the third-most popular answer earns 0 points, and anything else causes your team to lose 5 points! After the Final Question answers are turned in and scored, the team with the most points wins!
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Auburn Hills Pub Quiz by Sporcle at MBTB Auburn Hills
Saturday, Oct. 26 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us for FREE live trivia! Games at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. MBTB gift cards to the top two teams in each game. Bring a team or play solo! Just drop in; seating is first come, first served.
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All Locations Sunday Funday Sipper Club Perks
Sunday, Oct. 27 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Perks available for club members only; all traditional menu options available to the public as usual.
On Sundays, we celebrate our Sipper Club members! When visiting on Sundays, Sipper Club members get Full Flights for just $14 (including a $5 bottle credit!) and NO corkage fee on bottle service, along with the usual $1 discount on glasses! PLUS: Last Call Flights are back! Get a surprise Mini Flight for just $5 — we pick the wines!
Want more info on joining? Click here to get the scoop and/or fill out a webform contract to join!
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Royal Oak Pub Quiz by Sporcle at MBTB Royal Oak
Wednesday, Oct. 30 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us for FREE live trivia! Games at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. MBTB gift cards to the top two teams in each game. Bring a team or play solo! Just drop in; seating is first come, first served.
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All Locations Tasting & Tunes Live Music
Friday, Nov. 1 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Tasting & Tunes Live Music with rotating musicians is every Friday night at all three MBTB locations! Music runs 7-9:30 p.m. and we're open until 10 p.m. No cover charge! Just drop in for great wine + great live music!
Upcoming performances:
• Friday, Nov. 1: Acoustic Variety with Those Girls (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Nov. 1: 80s, 90s & More with Nathan Grant (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Nov. 1: Americana/Alt Rock with Kevin Brown (Shelby Twp.)
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Royal Oak Bring Your Own Book Club: Shelby Twp.
Wednesday, Nov. 6 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us for the next gathering for our Shelby Township Bring Your Own Book Club! Arrive around 6:30 p.m. to socialize, share what you're reading and order wine and snacks. Quiet reading hour is encouraged (but not enforced) 7-8 p.m. Keep reading 8-8:30 p.m. or enjoy more socialization. It's a way to bring wine and book lovers together, without the pressure of focusing on a single shared book! We look forward to seeing you!
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Royal Oak Sunday Brunch with Wooden Whisk Creations
Sunday, Nov. 10 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required; click here to sign up online or call (248) 564-2134 during regular business hours.
Join us for a delicious afternoon of food and wine with our friends from Wooden Whisk Creations! The $40 admission includes all four small plate courses (don't be fooled by the phrasing—you'll leave the event full!) + a mimosa. Additional wine available for purchase by the glass, flight and bottle during the event.
MENU:
• Savory S’mores / Sea Salt + Black Pepper Cracker, Caramelized Onion- Honey Mustard, Salame, Charred Creamy Cheese
• Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats / Oat Milk, Brown Sugared Pecans
• Monte Cristo Bake / Crusty Bread, Smoked Turkey + Honey Ham, Swiss, Gruyere, Egg + Savory Cherry-Fig Jam Drizzle
• Cappuccino Muffin / Chocolate Chunks, Coffee GlazeWe're sorry, but due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate substitutions for any dietary restrictions. We thank you for your understanding.
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Shelby Twp Sunday Funday Euchre Party
Sunday, Nov. 10 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open to the public, but FREE pre-registration requested; click here to sign up!
Sunday Funday Euchre is BACK with MBTB's Big G! No playing for money — just for fun! All experience levels welcome. Enjoy some wine and friendly camaraderie with fellow wine- and euchre-lovers. Must be age 21 or over. If interested in attending, please register for free via the Eventbrite link above. As euchre requires four players per table, we try our hardest to make sure we have the correct number of guests to make the game flow properly. If you forget to register, please feel free to stop in anyway and we'll try to find a spot for you at a playing table! We're open to the public as usual, with all traditional tasting options available, 12-6 p.m. So if you are coming with someone who doesn't want to play, they're welcome to sit at the bar or another table to enjoy wine/snacks until you're done playing!
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Auburn Hills Painting with Wine Workshop with Paint Creek Center for the Arts
Wednesday, Nov. 13 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required via third-party vendor; click here to sign up online.
Combine your love for wine with your passion for art as you create unique and expressive paintings using red wine as your medium! Instructors will help you use red wine as a base and mix with other mediums to create long lasting, memorable artwork. Due to the nature of this workshop, participants must be 21 years of age and up. Cost of registration is $30/person, or register 2 for the discounted rate of $25/person. (Please note that registrants will be contacted for a reschedule or refund if the minimum class registration is not reached.)
PLEASE NOTE: This event is run by a third-party, with MBTB simply serving as the venue, so we encourage guests to contact Paint Creek Center with any questions or concerns.
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Royal Oak Bring Your Own Book Club: Auburn Hills
Sunday, Nov. 24 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Join us for the next gathering for our Auburn Hills Bring Your Own Book Club! Arrive around 12:30 p.m. to socialize, share what you're reading and order wine and snacks. Quiet reading hour is encouraged (but not enforced) 1-2 p.m. Keep reading 2-2:30 p.m. or enjoy more socialization. It's a way to bring wine and book lovers together, without the pressure of focusing on a single shared book! We look forward to seeing you!
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Shelby Twp Sunday Funday Euchre Party
Sunday, Dec. 1 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open to the public, but FREE pre-registration requested; click here to sign up!
Sunday Funday Euchre is BACK with MBTB's Big G! No playing for money — just for fun! All experience levels welcome. Enjoy some wine and friendly camaraderie with fellow wine- and euchre-lovers. Must be age 21 or over. If interested in attending, please register for free via the Eventbrite link above. As euchre requires four players per table, we try our hardest to make sure we have the correct number of guests to make the game flow properly. If you forget to register, please feel free to stop in anyway and we'll try to find a spot for you at a playing table! We're open to the public as usual, with all traditional tasting options available, 12-6 p.m. So if you are coming with someone who doesn't want to play, they're welcome to sit at the bar or another table to enjoy wine/snacks until you're done playing!
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Shelby Twp. Sunday Brunch with Wooden Whisk Creations
Sunday, Dec. 15 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required; click here to sign up online or call (248) 564-2134 during regular business hours.
Join us for a delicious afternoon of food and wine with our friends from Wooden Whisk Creations! The $40 admission includes all four small plate courses (don't be fooled by the phrasing—you'll leave the event full!) + a mimosa. Additional wine available for purchase by the glass, flight and bottle during the event.
MENU:
• Savory Swiss + Ham Scones / Scallions, Thyme Honey
• Chai Spiced Breakfast Quinoa / Chia Seeds, Almond Butter, Apricots
• Sweet Potato + Sausage Egg Bake / Kale, Roasted Red Peppers, Goat Cheese
• Chocolate Orange Muffin / Cranberry Glaze, Sugared CranberriesWe're sorry, but due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate substitutions for any dietary restrictions. We thank you for your understanding.
Featured Artist
MBTB Tasting Room is home to a long-term gallery exhibit by Michigan artist Stephanie Schlatter. Stephanie, who hails from the Grand Rapids area, describes herself as “a painter of color, with a passion for expressing those things which inspire me.” One of those things is Michigan wine country, which served as the catalyst for Stephanie’s series, “On the Michigan Wine Trail.” The OTMWT works are her vivid depictions of the state’s sweeping vineyard vistas, but Stephanie says it’s more than just an attempt to re-create beautiful scenery.
“It explores the essence of the region’s many seasonal faces,” she explained. “It reveals the hearts of the people who live there, and what happens to them as they inhabit and grow attached to this enchanting place. It captures the magic that I personally found there, that has in turn captured me. My series, like their wine, tells of the people – their journeys, their art, and the relationships they’ve built with the land. The stories are all there on the canvas, like a bottle of wine, waiting for us to uncork it.”
You can see portions of Stephanie’s OTMWT series in person at MBTB Tasting Room, and also purchase originals and/or prints of various sizes on site.
Wine Sign Wall
The colorful Wine Sign Walls at all three of our locations is in partnership with Victoria Flechsig, Life Expressions independent consultant. Some feature whimsical wine phrases; others are specially made for us, like our Michigan Wine Subway Sign, featuring local wine regions and grapes grown here in the state. Interested in ordering one of them? Drop us a line for details.