Private Wine Tastings in Ann Arbor, Led by a Certified Sommelier
WSET Advanced sommelier Michael Bottigliero brings private wine tastings to your Ann Arbor home, office or venue. No wine sales, just a night your guests will talk about.
Tastings start at $395 for up to 15 guests, plus a small travel fee. See full pricing
What an Ann Arbor Tasting Looks Like
Michael arrives with the expertise, the tasting plan and the stories behind every bottle. Over about 90 minutes, your group tastes, compares and discovers what they actually like, without leaving your home, office or event space.
You buy the wines from a shopping list Michael builds for your group, so every recommendation is honest. Bottles Nation doesn’t sell wine or represent any winery. Need more? We can bring glassware, charcuterie and dessert for an added fee.
Why Bottles Nation for Your Ann Arbor Tasting
Certified Expertise, Zero Sales Pressure
Michael Bottigliero holds a WSET Advanced certification and has led thousands of tasting events across the country. He doesn’t work for a winery or distributor, so every tasting is built around your palate, not someone else’s inventory.
Built for Groups That Like to Learn
Ann Arbor crowds ask great questions. Michael makes wine education fun and approachable, whether your group is brand new to wine or already has favorite regions.
Popular Ann Arbor Events
House Party Tastings
Groups of 8 to 20 for birthdays, girls’ nights and dinner parties. About 90 minutes of guided tasting and conversation.
University Department and Faculty Events
A memorable alternative to the usual reception for departments, research groups and faculty gatherings. Great for welcome events, milestones and end-of-term celebrations. See our corporate tastings for team formats.
Alumni Gatherings
Game-day hosting, reunions and alumni club events. Michael can theme the tasting around your group and scale it from a living room to a venue.
Bachelorette and Bridal Tastings
Rosé, bubbles or wines of Italy, built around your timeline and group size. See bachelorette tastings.
Date Night for Two
An intimate guided tasting at your dining table.
Beyond Wine: we also lead guided beer, whiskey and cocktail tastings in the same format.
Serving Ann Arbor
We bring in-home and venue tastings to Ann Arbor as part of our Metro Detroit service area. A small travel fee applies to Ann Arbor events and is included in your quote.
Can’t get everyone in one room? Our virtual tastings ship kits to every guest, anywhere in the US.
Ann Arbor Wine Tasting FAQ
Do you come to Ann Arbor?
Yes. Michael leads tastings in Ann Arbor homes, offices, university spaces and private venues. A small travel fee applies and is included in your quote.
Can you host a university department or alumni event?
Absolutely. Michael plans tastings for teams and groups of all kinds, from a faculty reception to an alumni game-day gathering.
How many people can attend?
Most home tastings are 8 to 20 guests. For larger groups, we set up walk-around tasting stations at a venue.
Do I need to provide the wine?
You purchase the wine from a shopping list Michael builds for your group. Bottles Nation does not sell wine, so every recommendation is unbiased.
How far in advance should I book?
Two to four weeks is ideal, especially for weekends and football Saturdays.
Ready to plan your Ann Arbor tasting event?
Whether it’s a corporate offsite for 200 or an intimate dinner party for 10, we’ll create a custom experience your guests won’t forget.
Call us: 313-306-5741|
Send us a note: hello@bottlesnation.com
