Welcome to
Brengman Brothers
at Crain Hill Vineyard
WINERY - DISTILLERY - EATERY
A True Cool Place
with sublime terroir located in Leelanau Peninsula with plenty of fresh water, clean air and the magical quality of the sunlight that ripens our cool climate vinifera grapes.
- Thu, Mar 21Traverse CityMar 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMTraverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
- Multiple DatesFri, Mar 22Traverse CityMar 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PMTraverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USAMar 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PMTraverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USAPrime season for oyster-eating is here as the oysters respond to the cooling temperatures by bulking up. The people who we trust to supply the freshest oysters are as important as finding the best wine producer. We feel that our oysters are in the same league as our wines - the sublime league.
- Thu, Apr 04Traverse CityApr 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMTraverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
- Thu, Apr 18Traverse CityApr 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMTraverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
- Fri, May 03Traverse CityMay 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMTraverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
- Sat, May 04Traverse CityMay 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PMTraverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
- Thu, May 09Traverse CityMay 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMTraverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Naturally we achieve the Best
Riesling Sale
Our cellar practices started out using the commercial yeast solutions to ferment the wines as most New World wineries did in those days (and many of them continue to practice to this day). Then came our discovery of the wild yeast during the 2021 season. We were able to isolate a small tank of Riesling juice that became our experiment to find out everything about our natural yeast. The results of that intentional study convinced us to take it to the next step. First, we had to identify if the dominated yeast was wild or was it a commercial yeast that was living among us? Working with White Labs, they were able to observe wild yeast growth in our media to confirm their findings.
The results are proof in the pudding. Half of our wines from the 2022 vintage was fermented using the natural yeasts. We went to 100% usage of the wild ferment for the 2023 vintage wines. The program is focused on crafting our signature flavor profile that includes the most important ingredient from the vineyard – it’s yeast! We are believers of locally derived flavor, including the yeast!
To celebrate, Robert said he wants aficionados to be able to get to experience the taste of the flavors made using the wild yeast by offering a special for three bottles of the Riesling Trocken 2022 available at $64.50, a discount of $31.50. The limited time offer, with a $15 flat rate shipping charge for a box of three.
Our Place in Downtown Grand Rapids
Forty Pearl is a sensory Pure Michigan experience in the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids. Our mission is to showcase the finest Michigan wines by pairing them with adventurous bites, sourcing seasonal ingredients locally. We are a collective of Michigan-based winemakers, distillers, brew-masters, chefs, story tellers, and characters.
Tasting Room Winter Hours
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 7pm
Saturday: 12pm - 7pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
The kitchen takes orders up until 15 minutes before closing, but will be closed Monday-Wednesday starting February 5th, 2024.
Sunday & Thursday Special
Receive 50% bottle discount when ordering food from the Eatery. Special is offered throughout the winter on Sunday and Thursday only.
(limit one bottle per couple when ordering table service food)
Contact Us
Address
9720 S Center Hwy
Traverse City, MI 49684
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 7pm
Saturday: 12pm - 7pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm