Detroit Uncorked Wine Festival

Wine enthusiasts gather at the distinctive Michigan Science Center, where the museum's four-story atrium transforms into an sophisticated tasting venue. The festival features over 100 curated wine vendors including prestigious labels from Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Michigan's own Leelanau Peninsula, with standout presentations from L. Mawby Vineyards and Burgdorf Winery. Between tastings, guests explore interactive science exhibits that remain open during the event, creating a unique blend of wine education and entertainment throughout the museum's expansive halls. Local Detroit restaurants like Grey Ghost, Wright & Company, and Apparatus Room serve carefully paired small plates including duck confit crostini, artisanal cheese boards, and truffle-infused risotto bites. The Planetarium Lounge offers VIP guests exclusive access to reserve wines and champagnes, while a string quartet performs classical arrangements of contemporary music in the main atrium. The integration of wine tasting stations among the museum's permanent exhibits, including the STEM Playground and Space Gallery, creates distinctive tasting zones that set this festival apart from traditional wine events.