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!
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 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.
Hey, Shelby Sipper Club members! Your Fall Pickup Party Week is Wednesday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Nov. 17! Drop by to get freebies and special discounts when you pick up your shipment. Shelby members: Your credit card on file will be charged in the Nov. 7-9 timeframe in preparation for your assembly. The deadline to update your club information is 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Please drop us an email with updates. Two ways to get your Pickup Party Week freebies! • Claim your freebies when you retrieve your shipment Nov. 13-17 OR • Retrieve your shipment during Pickup Party Week Nov. 13-17 but temporarily defer your freebies. You'll receive a voucher valid through Dec. 1. We look forward to seeing you and we deeply appreciate your support and patronage! (You should have received an email in early November with details — please email us at tasting@michiganbythebottle.com if not!)
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.
No Pub Quiz this week due to Sipper Club Pickup Party Week. See you next week! (Or check out our Saturday games at MBTB Auburn Hills at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.!)
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.
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. 15: Classic Rock/Singer Songwriter Acoustic with Scott Baker (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Nov. 15: Acoustic Covers with Devyn Mitchell (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Nov. 15: No Tasting & Tunes due to Sipper Club Pickup Party Week (Shelby Twp.)
• Friday, Nov. 22: Caribbean/Folk with Dennis Farac (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Nov. 22: Rockabilly with John Louis Good (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Nov. 22: Acoustic Covers with Devyn Mitchell (Shelby Twp.)
• Friday, Nov. 29: Acoustic Alternative with Tom Alter (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Nov. 29: Acoustic Variety with Norm & Sandy (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Nov. 29: Acoustic Variety with Those Girls (Shelby Twp.)
Calling all dry red lovers! Will and Susan Braymer of Laurentide Winery will be here to lead us through a vertical tasting of their 2018, 2020 and 2021 Reserve Meritage. These delicious Bordeaux-style blends of Cabernet Franc and Merlot are ready to drink now or suitable to lay down for several years. Learn all about the blend, the growing seasons, aging wine and more during this event. Admission is $15 and includes the three 2 oz. featured pours + a $5 credit toward take-home bottles of any Laurentide wine in stock. Seating is limited. Additional wine by the glass and snacks available for purchase during the event.
No OpinioNation this week due to Sipper Club Pickup Party Week. See you next week!
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.
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!
Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, join calligraphy expert Suki Liu of Signed By Suki for fun, casual calligraphy classes at MBTB! In this workshop, you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. Suki will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect crafty night out! Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night! Wine and snacks available for purchase throughout the event. Please note that these events are run by a third-party, with MBTB simply serving as the venue, so we encourage guests to contact Suki with any questions or concerns. Additional information and online registration is available via Suki's website.
Take a virtual trip to northern Michigan wine country during this delicious evening out! Shady Lane Cellars winemaker Kasey Wierzba will be here to lead us through a series of her 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 Shady Lane wine that night. (Gratuity not included.) Menu below; vegetarian option available upon registration. Additional SLC wine will be available by the glass for a nominal fee throughout the evening. Vegetarian option available upon registration.
MENU:
2023 Pathfinder Pet Nat
Housemade Brie + Chive Buttermilk Biscuit / Whipped Brie Butter, Cured Pork, Fresh Pears, Sea Salted Honey Drizzle
2023 Pinot Grigio
Seared Sea Scallop / Roasted Butternut + Fennel Quinoa Salad, Feta, Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
2023 Golden Hour Pinot Grigio
Ginger-Miso Butter Salmon / Rice Vermicelli, Scallions, Crushed Peanuts
2020 Reserve Blaufrankisch
Garlic + Dill Crusted Pork Tenderloin / Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Buttery Mashed Yukons
2022 Cabernet Franc
Sliced Seared Bistro Steak / Pumpkin + White Cheddar Grits, Wilted Spinach, Brown Butter-Red Wine Reduction
2022 Late Harvest Riesling
Chai Cheesecake Bar / Cream Cheese Frosting, Brown Sugar Caramel
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.
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!
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.
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. 22: Caribbean/Folk with Dennis Farac (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Nov. 22: Rockabilly with John Louis Good (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Nov. 22: Acoustic Covers with Devyn Mitchell (Shelby Twp.)
• Friday, Nov. 29: Acoustic Alternative with Tom Alter (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Nov. 29: Acoustic Variety with Norm & Sandy (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Nov. 29: Acoustic Variety with Those Girls (Shelby Twp.)
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
See you next week!
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.
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. 29: Acoustic Alternative with Tom Alter (Auburn Hills)
• Friday, Nov. 29: Acoustic Variety with Norm & Sandy (Royal Oak)
• Friday, Nov. 29: Acoustic Variety with Those Girls (Shelby Twp.)
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Join us for this special Holi-DIY workshop! Create a collection of Holiday Wood Ornaments at this festive event! Each individual participant will need to be registered to take part of the fun. All registered guests will make their own set of 6 ornaments — a dozen different set designs available! Also included with your registration is a glass of wine.
Please note that these events are run by a third-party, with MBTB simply serving as the venue, so we encourage guests to contact AR Workshop with any questions or concerns.
Stay tuned for details on our annual holiday celebration during the City of Auburn Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Add a little sparkle to your Saturday with our annual sparkling wine celebration — just in time for stocking up for your Christmas/New Year's/holiday parties!
Paul Hamelin, owner of Verterra Winery, will be here with FIVE different delicious bubblies:
• 2021 Verterra Sparkling
• 2022 Sparkling Rosé Brut
• 2020 Fox Island
• 2023 Sparkling Pinot Blanc
• 2023 Joy
Drop in during the event for a special tasting flight: Purchase a tasting flight for $15 (includes $5 toward take-home purchase of one of the bubblies) of all five bubblies!
Just drop in to participate. You're also welcome to just swing by to buy bottles!
Event runs 12-4 p.m. or while supplies last at both Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Royal Oak and Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Shelby Township. Plus: Chat with Paul at Shelby 12-1:30 p.m. or at Royal Oak 2:30-4 p.m.
We're open to the public as usual, 12-10 p.m., with all traditional tasting options available.
Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, join calligraphy expert Suki Liu of Signed By Suki for fun, casual calligraphy classes at MBTB! In this workshop, you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. Suki will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect crafty night out! Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night! Wine and snacks available for purchase throughout the event. Please note that these events are run by a third-party, with MBTB simply serving as the venue, so we encourage guests to contact Suki with any questions or concerns. Additional information and online registration is available via Suki's website.
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 Cranberries
We're sorry, but due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate substitutions for any dietary restrictions. We thank you for your understanding.
Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, join calligraphy expert Suki Liu of Signed By Suki for fun, casual calligraphy classes at MBTB! In this workshop, you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. Suki will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect crafty night out! Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night! Wine and snacks available for purchase throughout the event. Please note that these events are run by a third-party, with MBTB simply serving as the venue, so we encourage guests to contact Suki with any questions or concerns. Additional information and online registration is available via Suki's website.
Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, join calligraphy expert Suki Liu of Signed By Suki for fun, casual calligraphy classes at MBTB! In this workshop, you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. Suki will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect crafty night out! Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night! Wine and snacks available for purchase throughout the event. Please note that these events are run by a third-party, with MBTB simply serving as the venue, so we encourage guests to contact Suki with any questions or concerns. Additional information and online registration is available via Suki's website.
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.
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.