Welcome to Brys Estate
Spanning 155 acres, Brys Estate is the largest contiguous winery estate on the Old Mission Peninsula, just north of Traverse City. Opened in 2005, we're 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, unique elevated deck with panoramic views of our expansive vineyards and East Grand Traverse Bay, a Private Guesthouse, Lawn Bar, and serene Secret Garden.
Seated Wine County Experience
*Upper Deck open for outdoor service Thursday, October 17 - Monday, October 21. Indoor service will not be offered on these days.*
Make a table reservation and enjoy a seated wine country experience.
Menu items include:
· Tasting Towers - 5 pours: $20, 3 pours: $15
· New! Wine + Cheese Pairing - $25
· New! Wine + Chocolate Pairing - $25
· Cheese & charcuterie board - $19
· Glasses of wine - $8-16
· Frosé - $11
· Spiked Hot Apple Cider - $9
· Cider Flight - $12
· Canned hard apple ciders - $6
Click here to view our current menu
Reservations are strongly recommended. Guests arriving without a reservation will be seated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Reservations may be made online for parties up to 6 guests. Parties of 7-12+ please call (231) 223-9303 ext 4 for availability.
Upper Deck
Our Upper Deck sits elevated above the vineyard rows, allowing guests to take in spectacular views of the 155-acre estate and East Grand Traverse Bay while enjoying their wine selections. Full table service on the Upper Deck through October 13, weather permitting. Beginning October 14, table service will be offered indoors unless weater allows for comfortable outdoor Upper Deck seating. Learn more
Lawn Bar
Lounge at our Lawn Bar with a glass of wine, hard cider, Frosé, or other seasonal beverages. In the summer, relax at a picnic table or Adirondack chair and take part in a game of cornhole. No reservations needed. Learn more
Wine Wagon Tour & Tasting
Hop on the "Wine Wagon" and explore the best of our 155 acres during a 2-hour immersive tour and tasting via open sided electric shuttle. Available May 25 - October 12. Learn more
Tasting Room Hours
May 24 - November 2
Open daily 11am - 6:30pm
Closed at 6pm on October 24
November 3 - December 31
Open daily 11am - 5pm
Open 10am - 5pm on November 30
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Day (1/1/25)
Our 2025 hours will be published soon, please check back.
Wine Club
Our Wine Club offers the best value for fans of our wines. Choose a club level and receive orders of 4, 6, or 12 discounted bottles each February, May, and October. Members save 15-25% on purchases made in the tasting room and online, receive invitations to member events, and more! Learn more
Visiting With Children
Children (and other guests under 21) are welcome to visit the winery. When making a reservation please include them in your guest count. Non-alcoholic beverage options are available.
Dog Policy
Dogs are permitted at the Lawn Bar only; must remain leashed and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Dogs are not allowed inside the tasting room or on the Upper Deck. Only service dogs with a valid license are permitted.
Outside Food & Bottle Consumption Not Permitted
Only food and drink purchased from the Brys tasting room or Lawn Bar is permitted. Thank you for being considerate of this policy.