Bowers Harbor Vineyards
0.6 miles straight-line proximity · A broad-lineup Old Mission stop with enough red and Riesling depth to work for mixed wine preferences.
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
A polished Old Mission anchor for wine plus scenery, especially when rosé or Sauvignon Blanc fits the group.
Old Mission PeninsulaTraverse City
Wine And Place AnchorBest-fit role
3.6 / 5Wine-specificity signal
45 minSuggested tasting stop
Current official trail memberOld Mission Peninsula Wine Trail · membership checked 2026-08-29Official trail listing
Why choose Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery?
Polished estate paired with the Secret Garden lavender farm. Strong Sauvignon Blanc and rose, bay views, and seated tastings by reservation.
Verified varietals
Cabernet FrancChardonnayGewüRztraminerMerlotPinot BlancPinot GrisPinot NoirRiesling
Varietal list checked 2026-08-29 from Traverse City Tourism.
When it may not be your stop
- you want a quiet, stripped-down tasting
Make the stop earn its place
Does Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery belong in your day?
For this trip: A polished Old Mission anchor for wine plus scenery, especially when rosé or Sauvignon Blanc fits the group.
Make room for: 45 minutes to taste, plus actual road travel. Food is listed here; confirm the menu and service on your date.
The tradeoff: you want a quiet, stripped-down tasting
Before you go: Weekly posted hours are useful planning evidence, not a guarantee for holidays or seasonal days. Check reservations and the winery's site.
We return to Michigan wine country often and favor a day with room to taste and explore. These are evidence-based planning observations, not invented personal tasting reviews.
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Two nearby wineries that make sense with it
These are route-oriented companions, not claims that they are the two “best” wineries nearby.
Bonobo Winery
1.9 miles straight-line proximity · A relaxed Old Mission stop with a broad lineup, sparkling signal, and later hours that can stabilize an afternoon route.