A friend has mentioned this winery before and as someone who has never been to one I believe this was a great starting point! I've been to 1 themed dinner so far, which was deliciously crafted by the kitchen and maintained by all the staff, and I have come alone to a drag performance by Betty J, who I hope comes back this year! I am more of a sweet white wine person but the Rhapsody in Red was a delicious option if anyone is looking for a good red. The atmosphere was welcoming, the people were very kind, and the food was fantastic! I will absolutely be coming here again. read more

We started our Mother's Day weekend with, what we hoped would be, a nice glass of wine at Sandhill Crane Vineyards. While we were there, our 6 year old child picked a flower for his Mom. To be clear, he should not have picked a flower from a flower pot. The owner, Kirk Peterson, was so angry about this, he yelled at a 6 year old child... This was terrifying to all three of our young kids and brought them to tears. Think about that: A grown man yelled at a child for picking a flower, for his mom on mother day weekend. He then tried justifying his actions by yelling at, and insulting, a mother... on mother day weekend. It is a small person who yells at a child. It's a pathetic person who then tries to justify it. I hope the community finds other local wine makers to support. We certainly will. read more

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! read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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This winery is still amazing. Dylan's Wine Club Turkey Sandwich has one of the best dressings I've ever tasted in a sandwich. At 36, I feel as if I've had a fair amount of sandwiches, so the sample size is appropriately large. Kay is one of the most inviting bartenders ever. You feel like you're family as soon as you walk in. The sassy rose is a wonderful semi-sweet option and I implore everyone to come and enjoy the ambiance of this bar. read more

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. read more

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

Sandhill Crane Vineyards - Sandhill Cranes walking thru the vineyards. - Wineries Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

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. read more

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One of my favorite places to go to every time I'm home. They always have events going on including live music and craft shows. Bottles of wine are priced reasonably and staff is so friendly. Their meat and cheese boards are delicious as well. It's such a relaxing environment, whether you go in the winter or summer months, it's wonderful! Stop in with friends and split a bottle of wine while taking in the beautiful Michigan views! read more

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! read more

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What a gem! It was so fun to get a flight of different wines and beers. The place is so warm and inviting. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Shout out to our favorite Kat. She is the best! We can't wait to go back! read more

Look no further for a fabulous food and wine experience in southeast Michigan. Tbh, I'd drive there just for the food. I had an amazing creamy tomato soup that I've tried to remake at home and failed. read more

A few of us went for a girls trip & it was a great experience! Both Kat and Emily were amazing, food was great, and we had such a fun time! We were able to explore and see some of the grapes, we were able to taste wines & get a sense for what we liked & take amazing pictures. We will definitely be back!! read more

A true gem! What an amazing find! Great wine, great atmosphere with the outdoor seating and multiple fire tables, and great food! Very relaxing and a great place to kick back and enjoy some wine! The Sandhill cranes were a bonus strolling around the vineyards! I highly recommend a stop here. read more

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

Another stop on my friend's bachelorette wine tasting weekend, we finished our afternoon at Sandhill Crane Vineyards. It had a great layout with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We loved that you could build your own charcuterie board and that they offered a variety of local products for purchase in the shop (I bought a super cut, handmade ceramic mug from a local artist). As for the wine, and I'm not usually a big rose girl, we enjoyed their Sassy Rose (I think that's what it was called). I did think it was a little sh*tty that the girl who was pouring said we could "taste" a few of the wines before we decide which bottles to buy (*she said "for free") but then charged us multiple "tasting" fees. Definitely not cool. All and all, a relaxing spot to sip some wine and spend some time with your friends. read more

Amazing good, great brunch, unlimited mimosas and a jazz band! Went to listen to some jazz and way brunch. We had the unlimited mimosas. I had the southern eggs which was amazing... The bacon was delicious and the packed eggs and avocado priceless. During brunch today was an amazing jazz band. The singers voice was beautiful and offered a great atmosphere. read more

Sandhill Crane Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

One of my favorites in Jackson! The atmosphere makes this truly a hidden gem. Perfect options in their cafe to pair with wine and there is usually always something new to try. A great date night spot and small venue space. read more

Great wine, beautiful surroundings, and a friendly helpful staff. This place is managing COVID perfectly. If your looking for safe place to go out - go here! read more

Beautiful settings. Server was knowledgable and helpful. Food service was really slow but tasted great. Settings is lovely.

Very beautiful location. Owned by a retired dpd officer who recently passed away. It is amazing to see the dedication from a hobby that turned out to be a business as thriving is this with family dedication. Wonderful to see. The only negative I would say is the lack of a full kitchen and for what you get the pricing on food is a little high. Otherwise definitely worth a stop in at least once read more

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On our way home from a wedding in Ohio, we stopped by Sandhill Crane Winery. It has been about 4 years since we last visited this awesome winery. I like this winery because they have lots of events from painting to live music, you can sit outside or inside, and they offer food. You don't find this in many wineries here in the southern part of Michigan. Since it was an extremely warm Sunday afternoon, we both ordered their peach sangria. It hit the spot. Very refreshing and just sweet enough without being overpowering. Their peaches are grown on their property and they make this sangria with their Solstice semi-sweet wine, which they refer to as summer in a glass. Juicy ripe peach and mango flavors with a crisp, citrusy tangerine finish. We definitely plan on making a trip back to Jackson to sample more of their lovely wines. read more

Sandhill Crane Vineyards - Peach Sangria made with their Solstice semi -sweet wine and their peaches grown on their property. - Wineries Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Love this place really... bit off the beaten path and hard to find if you don't know where it is but, worth the effort to experience. Here's the skinny: That big sign on the highway - drew me in. Off the beaten path. Great Appetizers. Huge selection of wine. Beautiful in the summer. Classy cottage style decor. Ice Wine - DO NOT PASS IT UP! Here's the fat: "Free Wine Tasting Every Day" - that's all it took... plus I've never been to a vineyard before so... hey why not. We needed a driving break anyway. (Macomb, MI to Chicago, IL) It is off the beaten Path, we passed it twice because at the time there was just a small sign and what looked like a dirt driveway into the woods. I did adjust the location on Yelp! so GPS it and you're golden. BTW that's what's great about Yelp! too USER input :) love it! The Appetizers are spectacular! and almost too good looking to eat... Almost. Picture This - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/NxOEb43KM8u7rE9XALxCFQ?select=grFZQYTGSodpcx05AhgFhg I forgot what it was called.. Crostini maybe? The Wine selection is also rediculous! They have a serious amount of variety and prices that will fit into any budget. I will have to suggest to do the free tastings, you're sure to find one you love. This is a review I've been meaning to write for a while... sorry #YelpFail. Anyhoo, I really like the decor in this place, it's very homey and has kind of a turn of the century classic flair to it. Tables are simple yet exude an ambiance of elegance too... it all fits together nicely. There is a piano in the main dining area, the day we went someone was playing some really awesome piano versions of 60s, 70s and early 80s music. Summertime is also a great time to visit and take a walk. There's also a balcony that overlooks the vineyard. It's very relaxing, get a bottle of wine, bring a loved one, enjoy the scenery and the company. Picture This - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/NxOEb43KM8u7rE9XALxCFQ?select=8thnKHTHqRPc00sZm1Ec8Q Now to the GOOD stuff! We did the tasting, all free except for the Ice Wine... $5 if I remember right. Let me tell you, it was worth every penny! If you ONLY go for the free tasting cough up a Fiver and try it, I guarantee you'll like it. I bought a bottle of it for a special occasion, little less than $100 Picture This - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/NxOEb43KM8u7rE9XALxCFQ?select=gKYTuM8CduZUqgZLQp5e-w All in all, a great place to visit, people are friendly, food and wine is awesome and it's genuinely peaceful. If I end up getting married... I might even propose here, on the balcony, summer eve, Ice Wine, stars, vineyard overlook... #Perfect But, I digress into emotion... places like Sandhill Crane bring that out. SYOY read more

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Best accidental stop on a drive from Chicago to Lake St Clair MI! Perfectly tucked away winery with a great selection of wines and charcuterie to pair with. Small venue with porch seating with an exceptional view- we tried a flight of self selected wines and ordered the pick your own sausage and cheese charcuterie and hummus. AMAZING! Friendly staff too. 5 stars! read more

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This place is so lovely, with beautiful wraparound decks looking out into their vineyard. I've always had lovely service here, and the selection is great (more on that later). Unfortunately, they've recently removed all the actual food (sandwiches) from their menu, and only have dips and charcuterie (and the odd salad here and there). This is a huge bummer! You can no longer really stop here to actually have lunch, which places all the pressure on the wine portion - and their selection is unfortunately now pretty small. While the appetizers we had were good, we came for lunch, so this was a bummer. Also, they would not do the tasting at the table anymore, only at the counter, so I believe you can no longer sit outside doing the tasting. This is consistent with other wineries, but it was a cool part about this one, and I'm sorry to see it go. On a brighter note, the event space looks ideal for weddings or even showers or work events. I'd love to see their attention to customer service grow a bit (the folks serving in the food side are a bit lacking in cheer, although they seem to have a lot more free time since they're no longer actually making food...) overall, has the ability to be a very strong location - but bring back the proper food and outdoor tastings, and emphasize customer service, and I'm sold. read more

This place is a hidden gem! I've popped in a few times and grabbed a bottle, but went with friends for a full tasting on a Saturday afternoon in April. It was pretty full, but every staff member that we came in contact with offered help and direction. We were seated in front of the cafe, which is much bigger than it looks. Our tasting professional was Ed, who was helpful and knew a lot about the different wine. They have a full array of wines, we were able to try as many as we wanted for $5. With us not being seated at the tasting bar, this did take a long time and was a lot of running for poor Ed. We were there for a longer time than probably necessary, but were having fun so it was fine. If I had one piece of advice I'd say they need a tasting counter in the cafe too, so the servers don't have to run back and forth so much. I LOVED the blush, and the Mystic was great too. We also ate and found the menu to be interesting and flavorful. Looking forward to going out again to sit in the deck in the Vineyard! read more

Sandhill Crane Vineyards - Wine with charcuterie board - Wineries Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

All the local Michigan goodness in one store! Zingerman's in Ann Arbor tends to be a long wait for their sandwiches and snacks, but luckily, they are a staple in most local businesses including Sandhill Crane. We came here on the drive home for a late lunch. The vineyard is just off the expressway about 2 miles. It will be hidden if dark, but during the summer hours a peaceful getaway with lots of wine tasting. The $5 tasting allows you to sample a quarter pour all of their whites, reds, semi-sweet, sweet and dessert wines. It's probably one of the better wineries in Michigan, but I'm not a big fan of the wines in this area. Either way, a fun and cheap excursion. The food is pretty good. Half half of the Michigan salad with mini Thanksgiving sandwich was a healthy amount. Casual sit down place, order at the counter and they drop off food. Great rest stop from all the driving, nice staff and yummy food. read more

I stopped in here for a tasting and lunch today. The tasting was an excellent price at $5 for all the tastings you wanted - there must have been at least 25 different wines - and I only sampled a few as I had to drive. The cafe was nice. I got the turkey, Brie and cranberry panini. I'd rate it at a 6/10. Could have been better but was decent. I from out of state so I bought 4 bottles and had them shipped home. I usually pay about $20 for shipping but they charged $36 which I thought was a little steep. Overall a nice place to visit and excellent wine! Worth a stop in a state that I didn't even think had wine. read more

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Really beautiful place! Food is wonderful ! Cute date night place or to host a small event. read more

Sandhill Crane Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Let me just say that this place has really gone from good to great since adding on the expansion. Before it was simply one of my favorite places in Michigan to stop in for a quick wine tasting, pick up a bottle or two that I can pop open to impress my guests later that month, and be on my way. Now that they've added the expansion, they have a full kitchen, a deli counter, space for live music or other attractions - it's really a destination where you can go and spend an entire afternoon or evening enjoying yourself. And the wine is still great! Go on a nice Spring afternoon or evening and enjoy the view, the fresh air, and the ambiance. read more

Very nice hidden gem in Jackson, MI. The food served is prepared with Michigan made items. The Maddie sandwhich was good and the soup of the day: wild rice bisque was great. We also enjoyed a cheese plate with delicious crackers & apple slices. One of the cheeses stood out among the others and we were told it was a gouda with dill. The combo was great. The wine tasting is very generous for only $5. Very nice place to go to get away from all the typical soup, salad and sandwich type places with the added benefit of wine. read more

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This winery is beautiful the only reason I didn't give a 5 is that we were hoping to have our favorite turkey sandwich we loved last time. However we very much enjoyed the charcuterie it was as much fun picking our choices as it was eating it. I would like to give huge kudos to the staff we had brought our dogs and they were a little excited to see everyone and all the girls came over to say hi, give them hugs and also bring water. Thank you girls also for helping us clean up my husbands spilled wine what a travisty he hadn't even tasted it. We had a bottle of Pinot Grigio that was fantastic perfectly chilled with wonderful crisp dry fruity flavors as we took in the soothing view. It looked like the music was coming soon, next time we hope to stay and add that to our pleasure able experience. read more

Have since visited other wineries and Sandhill maintains my favorite. Went again for wine tasting to taste the new availabilities. Followed by lunch with a glass of our favorites. read more

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I have been to this Vineyard a total of 3 times over the course of 10 years. They used to have 30+ wines & you could try them all for free!! It was AMAZING!!! About a year or 2 ago, they started to charge for tastings (I wasn't surprised). It's $6 for 8 tastings. But their wine list has really shrunk. They have more sweet/dessert/port wines. There are some dry ones. But not as much. I still love the place. The wine pourer was not knowledgeable at all when I went there. She did not explain any of the wines. But that's only 1 out of a lot of wine pourer's. I wish she was knowledgeable about the wines and was able to explain them to me. Again, I still love the place. They have a cafe connected to it, that I have not tried yet. I will go back again! read more

Sandhill Crane Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Wow!! I can't believe there's a winery this good so nearby! It's just like being up north. The grapes are grown right on the property, and the winery itself is pretty big. There's a section for wine tasting and a section for the cafe. We sat in the wine section, but went and ordered dinner and brought it over to our table. Their apple and brie grilled cheese sandwich was AMAZING. Like, I would consider driving over there just to get one to-go. The cheese board was great too. The wine tasting was a good deal, and there were a couple wines I really liked. I'd love to go back when the weather is nice and sit outside. Can't wait to go back! read more

I love Sandhill Crane wine. As a person who isn't a big alcohol drinker, and not to keen on wine either, I love them! I think it's because their wines run a little lighter on the taste buds, great for a wine pansy like me. They have a free tasting room, which means you can sample anything and everything on their list for free! Although I recommend getting the $5 cheese platter. It's a family run winery, and everyone is so nice and fun to chat with while sipping wine! They also have a mini tasting room at the Dexter Cider Mill, if that's closer to you. My top 3 wines: Raspberry (which comes with the dark chocolate covered bottle package) Origami Traminette They also have an ice wine that will knock your socks off. If you like super sweet ice wine, which I do. If you sign up for the newsletter, you find out about great deals, and the many fun events that go on at the winery, like cheesecake tasting, or bird watching! read more