Discovery Cruises Presents: Geology & The Wine in Your Glass

  • Dates: August 22, 2026
  • Location: Discovery Cruises
  • 13170 S W Bay Shore Dr #104
  • Traverse City, MI 49684
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  • About

    Explore the science of terroir during this unique 90-minute cruise guided by Koffi Kpachavi, co-founder of Wine and Geology Tours. With a background that includes Stanford’s "Terroir: The Geology of Winemaking" course, Koffi will explain how soil and landscape shape a wine's character. The evening features a guided tasting comparing Michigan’s wine-growing region to others globally, specifically highlighting how the same grape variety differs across regions.

    The experience includes a flight of 6 wines and light appetizers. Boarding begins approximately 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time and guests are requested to arrive well in advance of departure. Please visit https://www.discoverycruisestc.com/about/know-befo... for safety and additional information. The Discovery can typically accommodate those with special mobility needs consistent with the vessel capabilities, staffing and docking spaceadvance notice of such needs is requested.