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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.

  • Vertical Wine Tasting and Food Experience - RIESLING TROCKEN
    Vertical Wine Tasting and Food Experience - RIESLING TROCKEN
    Thu, Mar 21
    Traverse City
    Mar 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    Mar 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    A fun night at the winery with a focus on a vertical tasting experience with paired foods.
  • Oyster Socials Every Friday and Saturday!
    Oyster Socials Every Friday and Saturday!
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Mar 22
    Traverse City
    Mar 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    Mar 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    Prime 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.
  • Vertical Wine Tasting and Food Experience - LEFT BANK
    Vertical Wine Tasting and Food Experience - LEFT BANK
    Thu, Apr 04
    Traverse City
    Apr 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    Apr 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    A fun night at the winery with a focus on a vertical tasting experience with paired foods.
  • Vertical Wine Tasting and Food Experience - SAUV BLANC
    Vertical Wine Tasting and Food Experience - SAUV BLANC
    Thu, Apr 18
    Traverse City
    Apr 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    Apr 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    A fun night at the winery with a focus on a vertical tasting experience with paired foods.
  • Pre St Vincent Premier Wine Dinner with Chef Joe Bologna
    Pre St Vincent Premier Wine Dinner with Chef Joe Bologna
    Fri, May 03
    Traverse City
    May 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    May 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    The new tradition on the night before the Feast of St Vincent is this wonderful Wine Dinner with Chef Joe Bologna and his key support-mates.
  • Feast of St Vincent
    Feast of St Vincent
    Sat, May 04
    Traverse City
    May 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    May 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    The Feast of St Vincent is our Bacchic occasion that is warm and welcoming, bringing a great many people together for two days of festivities.
  • Vertical Wine Tasting and Food Experience - CABERNET SAUVIGNON
    Vertical Wine Tasting and Food Experience - CABERNET SAUVIGNON
    Thu, May 09
    Traverse City
    May 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    May 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Traverse City, 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
    A fun night at the winery with a focus on a vertical tasting experience with paired foods.
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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.

 

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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

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