Hop on the Wine Wagon and discover the best of Brys Estate during this approximately two-hour immersive tour and tasting experience. Travel through our scenic 155-acre estate aboard an open-sided electric shuttle, stopping at five unique locations along the way, where you’ll enjoy curated wine tastings that highlight the character of our vineyard and winery. This experience includes eight wine samples, a small snack of your choice in the Secret Garden, a souvenir logo wine glass, and a wine glass holder lanyard.
1: Brys Estate Family Farmhouse
Relax on the front porch of the farmhouse and take in the view of the vineyard and East Bay. Learn about the Brys Family and the story that led Walter and Eileen from Houston, Texas to Old Mission Peninsula and their extensive remodel of the original 1800’s farmhouse.
2: Scenic Vineyard and Winery Overlook
Departing the Farmhouse, you will be lead to a scenic overlook that boasts a beautiful view of our vineyards and winery. Learn about the once abandoned cherry farm that was transformed into a thriving 44-acre vineyard. Discuss our growing practices and the microclimate that enables us to grow 8 different varietals of European vinifera.
3: Secret Garden
Twelve acres of the Brys Estate property was deemed not suitable for growing grapes, so inspired by a trip to France, Eileen and her two daughters created the Secret Garden in 2016. The Secret Garden is now home to 6,000 lavender plants, herb fields of sage, mint and lemon balm, a gift shop, and more. Enjoy your wine and provided snack while strolling the gardens and gift shop at your leisure.
4: Cabernet Franc Vineyard
Hop back on the Wine Wagon and drive deep into our vineyard to surround yourself with Cabernet Franc vines. Learn about the annual growth cycle of our grapevines and our vertical trellising system.
5: Winery Production Areas
Return to the winery and tour our production facility and barrel room to learn about our small batch wine making practices. The tour and tasting will finish with a walk to our vineyard overlook.
Tour route is subject to change due to vineyard work or treatments.
Membership Discounts:
The Wine Wagon is available for private tours daily by appointment (Memorial Day Weekend – mid-October) for up to 14 guests. If you are interested in booking a private tour, please contact us. Private tours require a minimum of 48 hours’ advance notification and are contingent upon tour guide availability.
Membership Discounts:
Minimum Number:
Each Saturday tour can take no less than 4 and no more than 7 guests at a time. If your selected tour date and time does not yet have 4 guests, you may be contacted to change your tour start time or reschedule.
Cancellations, Rescheduling, Weather:
Due to the limited availability of our tours, tickets are nonrefundable, except in cases of severe weather or rain. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, guests will be contacted and may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund. Guests wishing to reschedule their tour date or time may do so at least 7 days in advance by contacting us at 231-223-9303.
Other Notes:
Tour requires guests to occasionally walk and stand. We request cell phones be silenced during the tour. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. All participants must be 21+ years of age.