About us
Discover Michigan Wine Country Without The Drive.
Michigan wine is meant to be discovered and we make it easy, welcoming and fun.
Michigan by the Bottle brings exceptional wines from acclaimed boutique wineries across the state together in one place. At our three tasting rooms, you can explore a thoughtfully curated selection of wines made exclusively from Michigan-grown grapes, enjoy a flight or glass, share a few small plates and discover a new favorite bottle to take home.
Whether you know exactly what you love or don’t know Chardonnay from Cabernet, you belong here. Our knowledgeable team is ready to guide you, share the stories behind the wines and help you experience just how exciting Michigan wine can be.
Come curious. Leave with a new favorite
come curious. you belong here.
Where Michigan Wine Brings People Together
Settle in with a flight, linger over a glass or discover a bottle you can’t wait to take home. Our tasting rooms are relaxed, welcoming places to explore exceptional Michigan wine, enjoy shareable small plates and connect with the people you came with—and maybe a few new friends, too.
There’s always a reason to return, from guided tastings and food and wine pairings to hands-on workshops and special experiences with our winery partners. Come for the wine. Stay for the experience.
Where It All Started
Shannon Casey and Cortney Casey, both wine enthusiasts from suburban Detroit, founded Michiganbythebottle.com in June 2009 to spotlight the underappreciated wines and wineries of Michigan. Initially a blog, it rapidly attracted a dedicated local wine community and unveiled untapped potential among prospective Michigan wine enthusiasts. As their passion grew, they partnered with boutique, family-run Michigan wineries with limited distribution, and occasionally collaborated with larger wineries to feature their exclusive, hard-to-find wines in Metro Detroit.
“Fresh Start, Same Heart”
In the heart of Michigan’s wine country, within the Great Lakes Region, fifteen small, family-owned wineries have united not to compete, but to collaborate. Spread across Michigan’s AVA regions, these growers and winemakers believe great wine is rooted in local soil, climate, and community.
Together, they’ve formed a cooperative to showcase their finest wines under one roof, offering visitors a true taste of Michigan. Each bottle reflects their shared commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and family tradition.
This alliance isn’t just about wine, it’s about connection. It celebrates the land, the hands behind each bottle, and the rich character of Michigan’s vineyards. One pour at a time, they’re sharing the story of Michigan wine with the world.
Where It All Started
Shannon and Cortney Casey, both wine enthusiasts from suburban Detroit, founded Michiganbythebottle.com in June 2009 to spotlight the underappreciated wines and wineries of Michigan. Initially a blog, it rapidly attracted a dedicated local wine community and unveiled untapped potential among prospective Michigan wine enthusiasts. As their passion grew, they partnered with boutique, family-run Michigan wineries with limited distribution, and occasionally collaborated with larger wineries to feature their exclusive, hard-to-find wines in Metro Detroit.
“Fresh Start, Same Heart”
In the heart of Michigan’s wine country, within the Great Lakes Region, fifteen small, family-owned wineries have united not to compete, but to collaborate. Spread across Michigan’s AVA regions, these growers and winemakers believe great wine is rooted in local soil, climate, and community.
Together, they’ve formed a cooperative to showcase their finest wines under one roof, offering visitors a true taste of Michigan. Each bottle reflects their shared commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and family tradition.
This alliance isn’t just about wine, it’s about connection. It celebrates the land, the hands behind each bottle, and the rich character of Michigan’s vineyards. One pour at a time, they’re sharing the story of Michigan wine with the world.