Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

Panoramic vineyard views from an elevated tasting deck

Best known for: Seated Wine Country Experience

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery covers 155 acres and is the largest contiguous winery estate on the Old Mission Peninsula, just north of Traverse City. Opened in 2005, it's a family-run business that crafts wines from 53,000 vines planted less than a mile from Lake Michigan.

The Brys experience includes an old-world tasting room, as well as a unique elevated Upper Deck with panoramic views of the vineyards and East Grand Traverse Bay. They also offer a Private Guesthouse, a Lawn Bar, and a peaceful Secret Garden.

Guests can enjoy a Seated Wine Country Experience that features wine flights, glasses of wine, Frosé, hard apple ciders, and cheese & charcuterie boards in a relaxed, cozy setting.

Tasting Hours

March 3 - April 24: Friday & Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sunday - Thursday 12pm - 5pm; April 25 - May 22: Friday & Saturday 11am - 7pm, Sunday - Thursday 11am - 6pm; May 23 - September 1: Open daily 11am - 7pm; September 2 - November 1: Friday & Saturday 11am - 7pm, Sunday - Thursday 11am - 6pm; November 2 - December 31: Friday & Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday - Thursday 12pm - 5pm. Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

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