The Wino Family would like to send a special thanks to Walt and Eileen from Brys’ Estate Winery for a special tasting of their Michigan Wines at the Elmasri home Christmas weekend.  Fiona and I first experienced these fine wines in July 2006, when we attended a celebration for newlyweds Katie (their daughter, Fiona’s BFF) and Azmi at the Old Mission Peninsula Vineyards.  We had an excellent time, and have been fortunate enough to get our hands on a few bottles since then.  However, we recently were treated to the full Brys’ experience as we toasted Christmas and a housewarming for Katie, Azmi and their 2-year-old son Aidan.

Never shy around wine, we tasted from the full array of the estate’s white wine selection.  Fiona enjoyed the Pinot Grigio, while I preferred an unfamiliar varietal-Gerwurtztraminer.  They also produce an extremely tasty dry Reisling.  Moving on to reds, I took a liking to their Merlot, but Azmi and I agreed that the Pinot Noir deserved a second (and third) tasting.   There are several others to choose from, including a Signature Series in both red and white.  The Brys produce some 5000 cases of wine a year on their 24 acres and now use only grapes grown on their estate, which overlooks the East Bay of Lake Michigan.

Customers can order online or visit the tasting room, but the Wine Club is the best option in my book.  Members are guaranteed delivery of even the most highly sought-after wines as long as they make at least two annual purchases.  If you’re in the area, stop by or visit http://www.brysestate.com/ for more information.

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