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    Sandhill Crane Vineyards

    4.0 (102 reviews)
    ModerateWineries
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Vineyard outside the cafe
    Jeffrey B.

    What a nice surprise to have found this place!!! We had such a great time!! Talk about friendly people!!! They have the wine you're looking for and a stout and IPA guaranteed to quench your thirst. We ordered the 3 cheese charcuterie. Perfect for 2 people. They had a live Irish band playing but since I'm Deaf it didn't matter but my girlfriend listens for me and said they were good. Great job folks. Hope to be back!

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    Dale B.

    Sandhill is an enjoyable place to go and relax to enjoy some wine. They are located in the country so you get a nice relaxed country feel. Yet, they are t far off 94 to get there. The facility has a country feel. Lots of comfortable seating in the sun or on the porch. Everything is very welcoming and relaxing. The staff here is very friendly. They help each other and with to make your experience enjoyable. Lots of smiles and pleasant. The wines were nice. They have a large variety of sweet and drys. We found that we liked the Norm's the best - especially for a warm summer day. Norm's had a smooth flavorful blend of Chardonnay and vignoles. In general you can get a glass or a flight of wine to try. No traditional tastings at the wine bar. My wife really liked the hummus in her vegetarian wrap. The kettle chips were nice and crispy without being too greasy. My Wine Club sandwich was excellent. It was piled high with meat and very tasty. Overall...very good experience. Go out of your way to visit!!

    Jennifer T.

    Still a great place. It has been a few years since my previous visit and review. We decided to take a trip out this summer. Unfortunately, that got us hooked and we have been coming back quite regularly ever since. They have a wonderful patio. With a few fire tables. You can sit inside or outside even in the winter and enjoy the beautiful view. It's especially pretty all covered in snow. I love wine. Michigan wines have never been a huge hit for me though since they are typically way to sweet. I was glad to find a couple here that weren't. The Stainless Chardonnay and the Pinot Grigio are two I have tried and liked. I did plan to try more however I got hooked on the Spicy Sangria and can't get enough. It is winter now so they have stopped selling Sangria. It definitely should be available year around. You can purchase the Revenge Red (which is the Spicy version) still. Its nice that they offer Beer. Surprised how good they were. My husband is not much of a wine drinker, although he also likes the Sangria, so it's great that they offer something for non-wine lovers. They are now offering a smaller selection of foods and baked goods. Hopefully they will do more. Especially some items for people with allergies. The staff is friendly and helpful and goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. The only downside I feel are the hours. They are only open until 7:00. Until 9:00 one Friday a month and until 5:00 on Sunday. Not being someone who is much of a day drinker it's hard to come so early. Plus, most people get off work and can't make it before closing time. Especially if it's a longer drive as it is for us.

    Dry white wine flight
    Hannah C.

    What an awesome experience! I had my birthday plans fall through so my fiancé and I were just going to go to a bar. Last minute I checked trip advisor for local things to do and I come across this vineyard. We are both so happy we did! Kat, the most beautifully wonderful human, helped us out all night. With it being our first time there she made sure we tasted a wide variety of the wine options they had. Which by the way are mostly small batch and many were made at that vineyard! Once we decided on our flight we each got our own individual drinks as well; I got a strawberry white wine slushy and my partner got a red wine lemonade with fresh blueberries! The best part was the atmosphere. Outside there was live music and seating right in the middle of the vineyard. We ended up sitting inside due to the mosquitoes (bring bug spray!). Inside was just as fun with a big stack of board games and music. I will be bringing everyone I know back to this vineyard. Very fair prices, wonderful customer service, beautiful atmosphere and they are lgbtq friendly.

    Beautiful and friendly place! The wine was wonderful and service was great! Be sure to get the Cabernet Sauvignon.

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    Christina C.

    I've been visiting this place for years...long before they built on and made it the fantasticalness that it is now. The wine selection has grown throughout the years, they added a little cafe for food as well as a deck and a stage for performances. It really is a hidden gem. The staff is super friendly and makes you feel welcome right when you come in the door. The variety of wines is pretty great as well and you are sure to find something that you or your friends will like. For those that maybe don't like wine, but tagged along for the fun they also have a few beers and ciders. Oh and I can't forget the wine slushies...mmm. Truly something for everyone to enjoy. Check their website or socials for monthly events as well. Special shout out to Kat for really adding the personal touch to our afternoon and being so kind. Also thanks to Jenna for capturing us all on the real camera. Rain, shine or snow, it's a great spot to stop and enjoy time with friends.

    Beautiful wedding at the vineyard
    Beth H.

    This review is for my experience at the winery for a wedding. To get the downside out of the way first. Their capacity is much less than what they crammed in the dining room. They don't serve the food and therefore, if they run out before all tables come through the line, then the guest is SOL. They should have service, or smaller bowls, or larger portions. The cost should be by the person, not by the vat of soup, or tray of sandwich meats when it's prepared and provided onsite. Finally, the bar is in the same room with the guests, and when crammed in, there is no good way to queue for the bar (and appetizers too, as those we self serve on the bar too) This venue cannot hold 80 comfortably. Some people were forced to sit outside, as it was super hot, crowded. The food was ok, what I was able to get of it. I was one of the last 4 tables up and they were already out of food. The wine was great. I think there were two beers available that they pour from pitchers. I don't know where they were getting it from but I wasn't interested in flat beer. The wedding ceremony was beautiful. Great space on the lawn. Easy parking, easy to find, and not too far to walk from parking, lawn to the interior. They were still open to the public during the reception and we didn't see anyone. Still private on our side. Only note of caution is for the bees that were curious of all the guests. Also, not a bit of shade to be had out on the lawn. It got a bit rough. Hot and very bright. The bride and groom provided everything from chairs, archways, decor, etc. The space would be beautiful and perfect for 50 people, MAX. Having the option to go outside on the patio or sit at the beautiful tables. Enjoying the company and event. The venue should not be hocking the space for 80. That's way too many for a seated event.

    Sandhill Cranes walking thru the vineyards.

    Near Hideaway campground. Bar tender was very welcoming and knowledgeable regarding their selections.

    Tasting flight of 4 for $12
    Jennifer O.

    A lovely afternoon at Sandhill Crane. I've tried some of their wine at different tasting rooms/wine bars and so glad I finally made it out to the winery itself. Even though it's kind of tucked away it is very well signed leading up to it from I-94. Great selection and variety of wines available. Love the that there is plenty of outdoor seating so that you can relax with your wine enjoying the beautiful scenery. Although we didn't order food from the cafe everything we saw come out looked delicious. Staff was also very friendly and did a great job making sure was having a great experience. Would definitely recommend a visit.

    Amy W.

    This is our second visit to Sandhill Crane vineyards. Both times for a race. I ran the half marathon the first time and then the 10K. He came for support. Who am I kidding? He came for the WINE. This is a beautiful vineyard and for this race they set up tents with tastings. You can purchase the wine. You can also go into the winery where you can eat lunch and enjoy some wine and merchandise. I have decided that I want to start trying more local wineries. He's not a fan of Michigan wine but he will do it for me! I'm so glad races are starting back up. I will always run for alcohol! If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking this spot out. You won't be sorry!

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    Such a nice atmosphere to have lunch or dinner at. Kind employees. Beautiful setting. Great selection of wine.

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    Burgdorf's Winery - Sweet flight with cheese

    Burgdorf's Winery

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    Came to Michigan to visit my younger brother, and my partner and I are very into wine tasting and…read morejust happened to be curious enough to look for one around the area we were in. We got to this place and were a bit timid. It looked like a house from the outside but, as you walk in, it's a wonderful looking store and winery. Everyone there was very nice to us. They were very genuine and forward with any answers they had for our questions. They serve cheese and crackers, kinda like smaller charcuterie boards so you can enjoy as you wine taste and they sell their own wine glasses as souvenirs inside the shop. For the wine tasting, they give you a menu of wines with their flavor profiles and a piece of paper where you write your desired sips to give them so they may prepare it for you as you go to your seat. They have outside seating and during the fall it is an amazing experience! I can't recommend enough coming to visit this place at least once, if you're in the area! It's a cute little place to come visit and the wine is very good! I recommend the A Maize 'N Blue if you like sweet wines!

    My partner and I randomly found this winery when we were visiting his brother. We were kind of iffy…read moreabout entering because the location looked like a house, so it seemed kind of sketchy, but I guess it's true what they say never judge a book by its cover. The inside of the winery was super cozy. They had a seating section outside which was wonderful because it wasn't too cold or two hot, the weather was perfect. They offered a variety of wines. These included a preset menu or we had the option of choosing the wines we wanted to try. We also bought a charcuterie board which consisted of cheeses and deli meats. I bought some jam to spice it up. The wines and food were great! Finally the girls who were serving were super friendly. I would love to go back when we visit Michigan again

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