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Profitable absentee owned Winery & Vineyards
Business Description
Popular tourist destination by Lake Michigan beaches, near Chicacago
Gravity Vineyards and Winery offers a substantial property comprising 30 acres in Southwest Michigan’s Wine Country. The estate features rolling hills planted with well-maintained grape vineyards, a large pond, and over 13,500 square feet of purpose-built facilities. The addition of a leased 2,000-square-foot tasting room located in South Haven, approximately 45 minutes from the main winery, broadens the customer base.
Berrien County is situated in the southwestern corner of Michigan, approximately 1.5 hours from downtown Chicago and 30 minutes from South Bend, Indiana. This region has become a favored tourist destination, featuring over 20 wineries, multiple breweries, and high-quality beaches on fresh water lakes.
With a proven fifteen-year track record of wine production and visitor engagement, Gravity Vineyards and Winery has established itself as a key stop along Michigan’s Sunset Coast.
Property Details:
• 3,200-square-foot tasting room and offices with an adjoining 1,600-square-foot covered deck overlooking the vineyards and pond
• 5,320-square-foot production facility equipped with dual HVAC systems, three large rooms, floor drains, five roll-up garage doors, and a dedicated employee restroom
• 5,000-square-foot case storage facility with 20-foot ceilings, commercial-grade racking, and capacity for double-stacked bottle pallets
• Well manicured grape vineyards (approximately 50% Vinifera and 50% French American Hybrid) on sandy, well-drained soils
• Large open spaces available for overflow parking, future plantings, event hosting, or other developments
Business Operations:
• Absentee ownership model with an experienced management team overseeing daily operations, including:
• Head Winemaker/Vineyard Manager (15 years’ tenure)
• Production Assistant and vineyard personnel (key staff with up to 10 years at the company)
• Tasting Room Managers (each with over five years at the company) and support teams (many with multi-year tenure)
• Annual harvest of approximately 200,000 pounds of grapes
• Annual production of around 8,000 cases of wine and sparkling hard cider
• Annual visitor volume between 15,000–20,000
• $1.5 million in annual sales revenue
• Over $340,000 average Net Owner Benefit per year (three-year average)
Winery Equipment Includes:
• Two Kubota tractors (less than five years old)
o Forklift with rollover attachment
o 4x4 pickup vehicle
o Air blast sprayer, flail mower, and complete set of vineyard equipment
o Two-year-old zero-turn mower
o Twenty-nine stainless steel tanks totaling over 26,000 gallons capacity
o Carbonation tanks, counter pressure filler, lab equipment, ozone generator, micro-oxidation system, glycol chiller, filters, bottler, oak barrels, hoses, and clamps
Gravity Vineyards and Winery represents a premier opportunity within a highly regarded region, offering strong visitor numbers, an experienced operational team, consistent production output, and attractive financial performance. This business presents a solid investment prospect for individuals seeking to participate in the wine industry.
Berrien County is situated in the southwestern corner of Michigan, approximately 1.5 hours from downtown Chicago and 30 minutes from South Bend, Indiana. This region has become a favored tourist destination, featuring over 20 wineries, multiple breweries, and high-quality beaches on fresh water lakes.
With a proven fifteen-year track record of wine production and visitor engagement, Gravity Vineyards and Winery has established itself as a key stop along Michigan’s Sunset Coast.
Property Details:
• 3,200-square-foot tasting room and offices with an adjoining 1,600-square-foot covered deck overlooking the vineyards and pond
• 5,320-square-foot production facility equipped with dual HVAC systems, three large rooms, floor drains, five roll-up garage doors, and a dedicated employee restroom
• 5,000-square-foot case storage facility with 20-foot ceilings, commercial-grade racking, and capacity for double-stacked bottle pallets
• Well manicured grape vineyards (approximately 50% Vinifera and 50% French American Hybrid) on sandy, well-drained soils
• Large open spaces available for overflow parking, future plantings, event hosting, or other developments
Business Operations:
• Absentee ownership model with an experienced management team overseeing daily operations, including:
• Head Winemaker/Vineyard Manager (15 years’ tenure)
• Production Assistant and vineyard personnel (key staff with up to 10 years at the company)
• Tasting Room Managers (each with over five years at the company) and support teams (many with multi-year tenure)
• Annual harvest of approximately 200,000 pounds of grapes
• Annual production of around 8,000 cases of wine and sparkling hard cider
• Annual visitor volume between 15,000–20,000
• $1.5 million in annual sales revenue
• Over $340,000 average Net Owner Benefit per year (three-year average)
Winery Equipment Includes:
• Two Kubota tractors (less than five years old)
o Forklift with rollover attachment
o 4x4 pickup vehicle
o Air blast sprayer, flail mower, and complete set of vineyard equipment
o Two-year-old zero-turn mower
o Twenty-nine stainless steel tanks totaling over 26,000 gallons capacity
o Carbonation tanks, counter pressure filler, lab equipment, ozone generator, micro-oxidation system, glycol chiller, filters, bottler, oak barrels, hoses, and clamps
Gravity Vineyards and Winery represents a premier opportunity within a highly regarded region, offering strong visitor numbers, an experienced operational team, consistent production output, and attractive financial performance. This business presents a solid investment prospect for individuals seeking to participate in the wine industry.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 21
- Employees
- 21 (6 Full-time, 15 Part-time)
Long term, well established leadership team - Facilities & Assets
- • 30 acres of vineyard covered rolling hills and large pond
• 3,200 sf tasting room & offices, with a 1,600 square foot covered deck overlooking large pond and vineyards
• 5,320 sf production facility with dual HVAC systems, 3 separate large rooms, floor drains, 5 large roll up garage doors, and employee dedicated bathroom
• 5,000 sf dedicated case storage with 20’ ceiling allowing double stacking of tall empty wine bottle pallets. Also has commercial grade racking system - Website
- https://gravitywine.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Berrien County is located in the extreme SW corner of Michigan. Located only 1.5 hrs from downtown Chicago and 30 minutes from South Bend Indiana, it has become a very popular tourist destination. With over 20 wineries, multiple breweries, and the best beaches you will ever find on fresh water lakes, it truly is a vacationer’s paradise!
With 15 years of consistently delivering excellent wine and a fabulous experience, Gravity has become a must stop winery for tourists all along Michigan’s beautiful Sunset Coast! - Opportunities for Growth
- Some potential ways a new owner could grow revenue include:
• Weddings and other private events
• Winery sponsored events like car shows, paint & sip classes, vendor fairs, etc.
• Wine club
• Wholesale into stores and restaurants
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 13,500
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner moved to FL in 2021 and would like to focus on FL businesses
- Transition Support
- 1 year of training and support
Listing Info
- ID
- 2448682
- Listing Views
- 1616
Business Location
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