Our newly expanded "Upper Deck" sits elevated above the vineyard rows and allows guests to take in spectacular views of the vineyard and East Bay. Open seasonally May - October. Enjoy strolling in the garden, picnic areas, and browsing a variety of handmade lavender products. Step back in time and enjoy a Pure Michigan experience when you visit Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, a 111-acre estate on Old Mission Peninsula - reborn.
Be the first to know about our latest wine releases, special offers, wine events, recipes & more! Wine flights, wine by the glass, Frose, Spiked Hot Apple Cider (beginning 10/1), and cheese & charcuterie boards.
Be the first to know about our latest wine releases, special offers, wine events, recipes & more! Wine flights, wine by the glass, Frose, Spiked Hot Apple Cider (beginning 10/1), and cheese & charcuterie boards.
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Spanning 111 acres, Brys Estate is one of the largest contiguous winery estates on Old Mission Peninsula. Opened in 2005, we're a family-run business that crafts wines from out 58,000 vines planted less than a mile from Lake Michigan.
The Brys experience includes an old-world tasting room, unique Upper Deck with panoramic views of our expansive vineyards and East Grand Traverse Bay, a barn-turned-guest house, and serene Secret Garden with gift shop (open seasonally).Book a table and enjoy a seated wine country experience on our Upper Deck overlooking the vineyard.
The Brys experience includes an old-world tasting room, unique Upper Deck with panoramic views of our expansive vineyards and East Grand Traverse Bay, a barn-turned-guest house, and serene Secret Garden with gift shop (open seasonally).Book a table and enjoy a seated wine country experience on our Upper Deck overlooking the vineyard.
Book a table on the Upper Deck and enjoy a seated wine country experience. Menu items include Tasting Towers (wine flight), glasses of wine, Frose, Spiked Hot Apple Cider (beginning 10/1), and cheese & charcuterie boards. In the case of inclement weather, table reservations will be moved inside the tasting room.
Relax outside with wine or Frose in one of our white Adirondack chairs or grab a table and take in the beautiful vineyard views. Wine Country Snack Boxes and Mediterranean Mezza boxes are also available for purchase. Maximum group size 20. Groups larger than 20 please call for availability. All seating first-come, first-serve.
Snowshoe, cross-country ski, or hike the best of Brys Estate's 111 acres this winter! Our 2 winter trail options boast beautiful views of a quiet vineyard, resting lavender fields, and snowy, wooded valleys. Keep warm with an insulated mug of our Spiked Hot Apple Cider or a glass of wine while you enjoy the trail, or enjoy it post exercise at one of our cozy fire pits in our snowy open space!
Hop on our 7 passenger "Wine Wagon", and explore the best of Brys Estate's 111 acres - from grape to glass!. During this approximately 2-hour immersive tour and tasting, guests will explore 5 unique locations throughout our 111-acre estate via open sided electric shuttle. Wine tastings will be offered at each stop along the way and a light picnic will be served at the Secret Garden.
Reviews (27)
Sanjay G.
Dec 20, 2021
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Great winery we got a chance to visit in the winter. Winery in the winter wonderland was perfect for what they offered! Fire pit outside, an amazing christmas-esque decor inside, a short 1 mile trail surrounding their vineyards and another 0.5 mile around their lavender gardens! I'm really not a wine person but my wife (who does enjoy wine) had an overall great time here!
Do give their Frosè a shot when you're there
Do give their Frosè a shot when you're there
Stephanie L.
Dec 07, 2021
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Came here in the winter so obviously had a different experience (outdoor deck not open and we sat indoors), but called to make a late afternoon reservation a few days before arriving without a problem. The tasting room inside is cozy but a little crowded, but they alternate between bar tops and regular tables so it wasn't too bad. Not sure if this is the norm, but we didn't get any info/background on the vineyard/winery. I know it's not a tour but we felt like we were expected to just order without any sort of schpeal haha.
Unfortunately, the wine didn't impress us. Even their
Unfortunately, the wine didn't impress us. Even their
Emily G.
Dec 07, 2021
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Came here in early Summer and had a wonderful time sitting on the deck. Good idea to make reservations because it gets busy. They have open seating on the lawn, but the deck preferred with the beautiful view of the vineyards. I thought a flight of samples were fairly priced. Also check out the lavender gardens!
Michelle Godin
Oct 19, 2021
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We LOVE Brys Winery! There’s many winery choices in the area but Brys is our favorite. Not only do we love sitting on the upper deck with a charcuterie board, a glass of wine and the great view, but we love the staff too. Naomi & Megan are so warm and welcoming. They are always smiling & happy to help. And Ernest is the best! Another reason why we keep coming back!
Derek Meyer
Oct 04, 2021
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Beautiful views and delicious wine! We stopped here on our way back to Traverse City. They greeted us at the door with smiles. We had out 2 small kids with us and they happily welcomed us! They gave us a great table on the upper deck with an awesome view of the vines and bay. We really enjoyed their sauvignon blanc! Wine was decently priced too.
Devika P.
Oct 02, 2021
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We made a reservation for a table through the website. It was very easy.
Sitting outside we got a view of the vineyard and it was beautiful. We enjoyed our wines and the frose was really good. The charcuterie board was delicious. Overall it was a great experience to relax with some wine and enjoy a great view.
Sitting outside we got a view of the vineyard and it was beautiful. We enjoyed our wines and the frose was really good. The charcuterie board was delicious. Overall it was a great experience to relax with some wine and enjoy a great view.
Kathrine Kuhlmann
Sep 25, 2021
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Lovely view of their vineyard down to the water. A great sit down spot where you can relax and enjoy tasting flights, charcuterie, frosé, and chocolate truffles. The staff was lovely and helpful explaining their menu. Smaller tasting menu, but it consisted of very high quality white, red, and rosé options.
Kelsey G.
Sep 18, 2021
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Annette J.
Sep 14, 2021
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We stopped by on a Friday afternoon of Labor Day weekend and it was pretty bumping. My family went inside to get some bottles of wine to go and I surveyed the grounds. The complex is in the middle of their beautiful vineyards with a large patio for wine tasting overlooking the fields and the water. Gorgeous!
I went over to the "lawn" and saw a ton of additional seating, umbrellas, and a pop up bar so you could imbibe more casually than the formal tasting in the building. I heard the woman behind me note that they were known for their frose so of course I had to try it. And it was delicious
I went over to the "lawn" and saw a ton of additional seating, umbrellas, and a pop up bar so you could imbibe more casually than the formal tasting in the building. I heard the woman behind me note that they were known for their frose so of course I had to try it. And it was delicious
Chase Hasper
Sep 05, 2021
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Tara E.
Sep 01, 2021
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Annie Lang
Aug 16, 2021
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Avonlea R.
Aug 15, 2021
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First time here with friends over the weekend! We found this place on Instagram and planned a trip. We are coming from SE part of Michigan and we're really looking forward to our visit. I'll start with the wine. We got a 2 tasting towers to split amongst the 5 of is since each tower held 5 each. Wines were delicious! We're also ordered 2 charcuterie boards and they were amazing! Then we each got a frosé, which was the best part of the trip.
Now let's get to the service. ABSOLUTELY AWFUL. We made reservations weeks in advance. We waited for our server for 15 minutes while
Now let's get to the service. ABSOLUTELY AWFUL. We made reservations weeks in advance. We waited for our server for 15 minutes while
Saurabhi P.
Aug 08, 2021
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If you are wine tasting on the mission peninsula, make sure to stop by this place. This place is gorgeous! Especially if you want to take pictures!
Their wines are also really really good. The Frose is highly recommended Especially on a hot summer day. You can order a flight,, and still get a decent size, it's definitely reasonable for the price.. And the charcuterie board had a perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy. I had a great experience there, and would highly recommend it.
If you are here, make sure to stop by the lavender farm which is 1/2 mile from here. It's not an over
Their wines are also really really good. The Frose is highly recommended Especially on a hot summer day. You can order a flight,, and still get a decent size, it's definitely reasonable for the price.. And the charcuterie board had a perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy. I had a great experience there, and would highly recommend it.
If you are here, make sure to stop by the lavender farm which is 1/2 mile from here. It's not an over
Megan Cowan
Jul 27, 2021
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Bob L.
Jul 15, 2021
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Kitty K.
Jul 12, 2021
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Brys Winery was the perfect little stop off during our road trip around the Traverse City area! We sat in a private vint room while sipping our wine flights and munching on our charcuterie board. It was super romantic, and was the perfect setting for my not-so-knowledgeable wine drinking boyfriend. We were able to taste and discuss the table in private and he was very comfortable here.
I can't wait to come back to Brys!
I can't wait to come back to Brys!
Lisa V.
Jun 20, 2021
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Bethany M.
Jun 04, 2021
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The view alone makes this worth a stop on any wine tour; add in the Frosé and you're all set!
The staff was quick to seat us on the gorgeous patio. Our waitress was polite and didn't mind that it took us a few minutes to make some decisions. We even debated a charcuterie board and she offered a half version which wasn't listed on the menu and was a perfect fit!
The wines were tasty and the delivery is picture perfect.
The staff was quick to seat us on the gorgeous patio. Our waitress was polite and didn't mind that it took us a few minutes to make some decisions. We even debated a charcuterie board and she offered a half version which wasn't listed on the menu and was a perfect fit!
The wines were tasty and the delivery is picture perfect.
Liz M.
May 10, 2021
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4.5 rounding up to 5.
We loved the feel and vibe, and beautiful setting. This is one of the most scenic wineries around.
The staff were friendly and pretty efficient.
The wines were pretty good- there were some great standouts including the dry Riesling. I definitely preferred the whites over reds on the whole.
I recommend visiting on a beautiful day and enjoying the incredible view!
We loved the feel and vibe, and beautiful setting. This is one of the most scenic wineries around.
The staff were friendly and pretty efficient.
The wines were pretty good- there were some great standouts including the dry Riesling. I definitely preferred the whites over reds on the whole.
I recommend visiting on a beautiful day and enjoying the incredible view!
Nicole E.
Apr 03, 2021
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The charcuterie boards and frozen rose look appealing.
I like that they do U-pick fruits too, when it's in season.
They took down our name, ph
Nice interior decor and main entrance, quite pretty.
The deck and views over the vineyards are fantastic. It would look beautiful with the vines luscious and green in the summer months .
We got the charcuterie board ($18) with more pickles instead of salami and a spiked hot apple cider mug ($8).
The spiked apple cider has very little alcohol in it, barely discernible. My husband enjoyed it. More mulling spice spice would make it even better
I like that they do U-pick fruits too, when it's in season.
They took down our name, ph
Nice interior decor and main entrance, quite pretty.
The deck and views over the vineyards are fantastic. It would look beautiful with the vines luscious and green in the summer months .
We got the charcuterie board ($18) with more pickles instead of salami and a spiked hot apple cider mug ($8).
The spiked apple cider has very little alcohol in it, barely discernible. My husband enjoyed it. More mulling spice spice would make it even better
Eowyn K.
Dec 20, 2020
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Brys Vineyard was a new stop this August during a yearly Girls' TC trip. I'm not sure how we had never visited before, because what a gem! Beautiful winery, the scenery could not be more lovely, and great wine.
We had made reservations due to COVID, but I would continue to do this in the future, as to make sure to have a good table. They had wait service, I'm not sure if this is their standard procedure or COVID precautions. I really liked their menu, how they laid out their wines as well as food/snack options. Brys is one of the wineries that offers flights, with a picture perfect
We had made reservations due to COVID, but I would continue to do this in the future, as to make sure to have a good table. They had wait service, I'm not sure if this is their standard procedure or COVID precautions. I really liked their menu, how they laid out their wines as well as food/snack options. Brys is one of the wineries that offers flights, with a picture perfect
Adrienne H.
Nov 09, 2020
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Brys Estate did not disappoint! It was our first time here and every part of our visit here was amazing. They had tasting towers for $15 where you got to pick 5 wines. They arranged them from lightest/sweetest whites on the top of the tower to dryest reds at the bottom. They curated a phenomenal charcuterie board that paired wonderfully with every wine.
While we were there, it was slightly chilly and off and on rain, so they seated our reservation inside. Everyone was spaced nicely apart inside, and they treated Covid precautions with the highest regard and professionally. The staff was super
While we were there, it was slightly chilly and off and on rain, so they seated our reservation inside. Everyone was spaced nicely apart inside, and they treated Covid precautions with the highest regard and professionally. The staff was super
Kyle V.
Oct 08, 2020
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As others have recently stated, the staff is so uptight and strict about everything right now. They basically have bouncers preventing you from going inside to see the deck/view.
We had a tour with 10 people and a reservation. They still told us that we could only stay outside at the lawn bar. The "lawn bar" was just a long line where you instantly cash out and stand around.
The whole feel of this place was just off. We ended up taking our group of 10 and going to the next location early. We felt very unwelcome and couldn't believe how crowded it was. The "bouncer" would
We had a tour with 10 people and a reservation. They still told us that we could only stay outside at the lawn bar. The "lawn bar" was just a long line where you instantly cash out and stand around.
The whole feel of this place was just off. We ended up taking our group of 10 and going to the next location early. We felt very unwelcome and couldn't believe how crowded it was. The "bouncer" would
Ernie H.
Sep 06, 2020
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I love surprises especially when they're as pretty as this one. One expects an understated elegance in Traverse City wineries but once in a while you're still blown away with what lies on the next bend - that my friends is the Brys Estate secret garden.
The tasting here is ice cream. The lavender lemon is a little too sour. The chocolate chip strawberry however is amazing. There's a hint of strawberry in the chocolate.
The blueberry cheesecake is a different story all together. Its heaven on earth. Its creamy gooey goodness of blueberry that's light yet filled with flavor
The tasting here is ice cream. The lavender lemon is a little too sour. The chocolate chip strawberry however is amazing. There's a hint of strawberry in the chocolate.
The blueberry cheesecake is a different story all together. Its heaven on earth. Its creamy gooey goodness of blueberry that's light yet filled with flavor
Garrett R.
Aug 20, 2020
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Autumn Anderson
Sep 14, 2019
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Brys Estate is gorgeous. The vineyard grounds are beautiful and the views are breathtaking! We booked the Wagon Wine Tour for my Mom's birthday get together this past weekend and it was awesome! A main reason why I chose this location is because of the Secret Garden. It did not disappoint. It was so lovely. I could not get over how amazing everything smelled at this Winery. Erick, our tour guide was great! He made the tour so enjoyable. It was definitely a memorable experience. Oh yeah, and you must try the Froze. Frozen pinot noir blended with strawberries. So good!! I can't wait to go back again
