Home to Modern Craft wines, the Silver Lining is a tasting room/gift shop featuring all of the…read morewines under the Modern Craft name and what an array of wines they have. We stopped in while traveling up north and were pleasantly surprised to find a cute little wine tasting room in the small town of West Branch, of all places. I've been to West Branch several times before (we usually stay at a cabin on the water with our friends), but I've never seen anything associated with a winery here before, so I had absolutely no idea what I was missing! They had quite an array of reasonably-priced wines, starting around $11 and going up from there to around $22 per bottle. We were offered a free wine sampling of a couple of different varieties, including a semi-dry, but buttery chardonnay ($11), which had a nice, rich flavor for a lower-priced bottle of wine. I would recommend that anyone who likes white wines. It was a hit with me after just one sip. It wasn't too dry or too sweet. It had some nice, subtle notes that I could detect afterward. Next, we tried a chocolate wine. My husband was very hesitant at first, but came around on it after giving it a chance. I liked it, myself, too. It was a richer wine, probably not for everybody's taste, but I found it quite suitable. We were told it was infused with Mackinac Island Fudge, so that must be what gave it its incredibly distinct chocolate taste. If you like chocolate or fudge, this one is a winner. The manager/owner suggested mixing it with Modern Craft's cherry wine for optimal effect. He said the two bring out the best notes in each other. He then paired them together for me and you know what? He was right. Count me in! Another winner. He was both engaging and quite knowledgeable about the wines they had in stock. He definitely knew his stuff. Beyond that, there were several other interesting wines at a mid-range price point that looked worth trying, including a blackberry wine and a variety of lighter, fruity wines, suitable for a summer evening. They had a special on some discontinued seasonal wine, running about 50% off, which was a bargain. Aside from the tasting room, the space is home to a small gift shop featuring home decor and accessories. I didn't bother to check it out too well, but looking around I saw some cute things that I would like. I wish I had taken a little more time to check out the gift shop as well, but I focused my visit solely on the wine tasting. I'm really glad we stopped in. It made for most pleasant side trip foray. I would never have known this place was here if I hadn't decided to stop into town just to look around for an hour or two.

Hands down my favorite place in West Branch. I'm moving there this month and will be a frequent…read morevisitor. Stock up on the Scarlet Fudge Wine. I'm coming for it!

We went on a rainy Wednesday afternoon, so pretty much had the place to ourselves. The owner was…read morevery friendly and shared lots of info about the area. Good variety of wines with some food choices to pair and a large outdoor patio. Wines were delicious and a good variety for all tastes.

Free wine tasting and the owners take the personal time to talk & educate you on their selection of…read morewines. Don't be deceived by the entrance which is in through a garage door because once in your welcomed and everything is presented nicely! This is the 1st place that sells lemon wine so delicious and when mixed with raspberry also very delicious ! 4 berries a must too! A must sip & see

Everything about this little place was great. The owner, Tom, was awesome with his service and wine…read moreselections. Loved the wine slushies

I love the inside and the folks that work there were super friendly. My daughter loved the chalk…read moreboard wall! I didn't particularly like their wine but the service made up for it!

Stopped here on a rainy Wednesday afternoon so we didn't get to enjoy the large outdoor seating…read morearea. The inside is also beautiful with some snack options and merchandise. Large variety of wines with some for everyone. Super friendly service and very attentive.

Encontramos este Viñero cuando fuimos a visitar a unos amigos a la parte norte de Michigan…read more Estábamos buscando por cosas que hacer y nos topamos con ese vinero. Decidimos probarlo y nos gustó. Algunos de sus vinos estaban ricos.

Our second visit and was even better than our first. Enjoyed our wine tasting and lunch! The owners…read moreand staff made our visit enjoyable and educational. Left with good stories and wine for another day. Would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area!

The wine and service were very good. However, requiring 85 characters for the review is quite…read moreannoying and will keep me from filling out one of your reviews in the future.

Great people. We liked the wine flight. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We liked that we…read morecould eat food there too from a bistro in the same building.

Excellent place to sample so many flights! The flights had to come with an uber though!read more

What fun! The wine tasting was very reasonable and lots of good choices! Enjoyed the ladies who…read moretook care of us and bantered back and forth. First ones there today but was full of customers by the time we left. Enjoyed the wines and the time we spent there...left with bottles to take home. Worth finding the vineyard and enjoying time there!

What a cute place out in the middle of nowhere! We came on a…read moreSaturday afternoon and there was no one there except us. Eventually a few other couples showed up and we moved from inside to outside. There were several outdoor areas to choose from to sit. It was very quiet and peaceful out there. It is a beautiful place to relax and unwind. There are also several places to sit inside. There is a bar, and several tables. They have beer, wine, cider, sangria, and even a cider slushy, and Bloody Mary made out of wine. There is a double-sided menu with so many choices that there is definitely something for everyone. I chose to get a flight of 4 things - you can mix and match whatever you want and it was only $7. I chose wine, cider, and (Caramel Apple) Sangria! Everything that I had was absolutely delicious. The customer service was also great - very friendly person working that day and she let us have a couple tastes before deciding what we wanted to drink. I will definitely go back if I am in the area.

I love coming here. I always order a flight when I come here because they have so many options! The…read moreemployees are always friendly and knowledgeable about the product. Indoor seating is limited but they have plenty of room outside. (coke, diet, and juice are available for n/a choices)

Fantastic ciders. Every one we tried was phenomenal. A great place to relax and try ciders from…read moreeverything imaginable.

I've been visiting the area for 30+ years, and never knew this place existed (well, within the past…read more5 years its been open - I've driven past a sign advertising it without ever truly noticing it till recently). B&B Winery is a hidden gem outside of Ubly and Bad Axe. The home start-up has grown 3x its size in five years and hosts various vendor events, painting classes, belly dancing, and more. You're sure to have a great time and enjoy learning the meaning of some of the wine names. Like why are some of the wines called threesome, Bad Ass, and swingers? The stories will surprise you and the hospitality will win you over. Definitely worth a visit to sample, sip, and shop.

Barb makes the wines right on site. No sulfites and chemicals, all natural and organic. Which…read moreresults in a clean, pure tasting wine. Not sweet and syrup-y. It's very home-y, like your going to a friend's house and hanging out, and sampling their recent finds. She also has a Michigan shop/she-shed that she sells other small business wares and creates a place for women to go and create. Paintings, stained glass, yarn spinning... This small town place has big community all over it. And if you haven't been, you're missing out. We purchased several bottles, and we'll be back to try more. Awesome place to know about, if you're lucky enough.

Great wines and really good pretzel charcuterie board! I love this place even more as they support…read morefirst responders. I truly wished I lived closer so I could seriously hang out there! I would really like to hang out with Pam and her husband! Truly awesome people!!! Highly recommend with almost a case of wine in my trunk!

Wonderful place! Great staff!!! The wine was excellent!! Decent price. The charcuterie was…read moreamazing! The atmosphere was casual and comfortable. It was very clean. I will return with more friends and family!