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.
Our popular 12 Days of Christmas Surprise Cases are back for 2024! Choose from Sweet or Dry cases at Shelby, Auburn Hills or Royal Oak. Enjoy 12 surprise bottles curated by our team and discover new wines as you countdown with us! And for the first time: HALF-CASES (containing six bottles) are available, too!) Cases are $200 for sweet, $260 for dry. Half-cases are $100 for sweet, $130 for dry.
Timeline:
Nov. 20-Dec. 1: Pre-orders accepted
Dec. 8-14: Pickups available
Dec. 14-25: Countdown your wines with us on Facebook/Instagram, with graphics detailing each featured wine + winery
** There will be NO extra cases made this year — only pre-orders will be fulfilled! **
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! Justs 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.)
By popular demand, we're offering our guests another exclusive opportunity to dive into our backroom stash for the benefit of your own home cellars!
Book a personal appointment with Pete Longiotti, our director of wine education, and you'll have 45 minutes of one-on-one time for a personal consultation on which products from our backroom might be up your alley. All items discussed will be available for take-home purchase. You will also receive a FREE Mini Flight (three 2 oz. pours), curated by Pete based on your preferences, and get 10% off the purchase of four or more bottles during your session!
There is NO CHARGE for consultation and no minimum purchase required, but an appointment is required via the link above.
• Timeslot: Eventbrite will ask you to choose an appointment time. If someone has already claimed an appointment, it will show up as sold out.
• What You're Looking For: Is there a particular style of wine you're searching for? If so, plug it into the appropriate field on Eventbrite. If you're not sure, just write "not sure," and Pete will discuss with you further upon arrival.
• Whether You're Bringing Anyone with You: You are welcome to come solo, with a spouse/significant other, another member of your household or friends. Please note first and last name of anyone you plan to bring with you in the appropriate field on Eventbrite.
• Cancellation: Once you book an appointment, we kindly request you notify us at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled time if you cannot make it so we can give the spot to someone else.
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!
By popular demand, we're offering our guests another exclusive opportunity to dive into our backroom stash for the benefit of your own home cellars!
Book a personal appointment with Pete Longiotti, our director of wine education, and you'll have 45 minutes of one-on-one time for a personal consultation on which products from our backroom might be up your alley. All items discussed will be available for take-home purchase. You will also receive a FREE Mini Flight (three 2 oz. pours), curated by Pete based on your preferences, and get 10% off the purchase of four or more bottles during your session!
There is NO CHARGE for consultation and no minimum purchase required, but an appointment is required via the link above.
• Timeslot: Eventbrite will ask you to choose an appointment time. If someone has already claimed an appointment, it will show up as sold out.
• What You're Looking For: Is there a particular style of wine you're searching for? If so, plug it into the appropriate field on Eventbrite. If you're not sure, just write "not sure," and Pete will discuss with you further upon arrival.
• Whether You're Bringing Anyone with You: You are welcome to come solo, with a spouse/significant other, another member of your household or friends. Please note first and last name of anyone you plan to bring with you in the appropriate field on Eventbrite.
• Cancellation: Once you book an appointment, we kindly request you notify us at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled time if you cannot make it so we can give the spot to someone else.
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.)
Our annual Small Business Saturday Customer Appreciation Day is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 30!
Join us 12-10 p.m. at all three MBTB locations for:
💙 10% off take-home wine purchases when you bring back your MBTB tote from a previous purchase and refill it with at least four new bottles
💙 Free selected wine sample— barkeep’s choice! (one freebie per guest)
💙 20% off case purchases (mix and match any 12 bottles)
💙 Discounts on selected merchandise
💙 Chances to win prizes when you tell us why you #ShopSmall!
As a small, family-owned business built on the premise of supporting other small, family-owned businesses throughout Michigan, we deeply appreciate your support! 💙
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.
Join us for our eighth annual Jingle Bell Bash during the City of Auburn Hills' Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring:
❄️ Live holiday/classic rock/pop music by Doug Bowen
❄️ The ever popular BUBBLY CART: Choose from a variety of sparkling wines served tableside, including several not on our regular tasting menu!
❄️ Free wine or hard cider sample (barkeep's choice)
❄️ Mulled wine (warmed with spices)
❄️ Holiday shopping
❄️ During the event, 10% from take-home wine purchases will support the Auburn Hills Firefighters’ Helping Hands program, which provides assistance to families in need throughout the community.
Please note that unfortunately, due to the ongoing construction on the town square where the lighting usually occurs, the lighting will actually take place around the corner from us, in Riverside Park. Next year, we will have a brand new town square to host the event!
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.
We're ushering in the holiday season with the return of our Holiday Jazz Dinner, featuring a multi-course meal by Wooden Whisk Creations and live music by special guest Dan Cafferty & The Hot Rod Cherry Band! To maintain a festive atmosphere, formal dress (suits, ties, dresses, skirts, etc.) is strongly encouraged, but not required. Dancing throughout the evening is also encouraged — Dan and his fellow musicians have a way of making everyone want to dance! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for cocktail hour, with a sparkling wine welcome, appetizer and cash bar. A soup course and a salad course will be followed by a duo entree of meat/seafood (vegetarian option available). Dessert will cap off the evening. Wine pairings are included with each course. Throughout the night, the Hot Rod Cherry Band will be performing a blend of jazz standards and holiday tunes. The $85 cost includes the meal and paired wines, plus a $5 credit toward take-home wine purchases. Additional wine pours available for a nominal fee.
MENU:
Hors d’Oeuvres Trio
Brie + Apple Butter Phyllo Cup / Maple Walnuts
Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Dates / Blue Cheese Stuffed
Oven-Roasted Fennel + Orange Marinated Olives
Soup Course
Creamy Caramelized Onion Soup / Parmesan Crusted Sourdough Croutons
Salad Course
Pear + Pomegranate Salad / Mixed Greens, Avocado, Goat Cheese, Spiced
Walnut-Pepita Crunch, Honey Mustard-Fig Vinaigrette
Duo Entree
Smokey Garlic Brown Butter Steak + Jumbo Shrimp / Roasted Sweet Potatoes,
Charred Brussels + Herb Slaw
Dessert
Pumpkin Eggnog Bread Pudding / Cinnamon Whipped Cream
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.