Sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, chardonnay, you know the names. Now tastes the regions!

Let’s enjoy some moderately priced white wines from the old-world, where the bottles may not list the grapes used, but you’re just supposed to know…you know?

Easily some of the most iconic beers in the world, Official Trappist Ales are crafted by an order of Roman Catholic Monks known as the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. There, they dedicate their lives to prayer, community, contemplation, and manual labor.

It’s this labor that brings us some of the finest beers the world has ever seen.


Not sure what we’re talking about, I pray that you don’t miss this week.

The Balkan nations have been making wine for thousands, and thousands, of years. Some of the oldest recorded alcoholic beverages originate from these old-world nations.

Let’s explore some of these killer, and overlooked wine regions.

We’ve got a lot of opinions on beer, some of which we’re willing to say out loud.

It’s been a minute since we’ve done an employee picks day, so why not some random Thursday in October?!?

Matt, Brian, and the rest of the team has provided some picks, and after much discuss, and only a few physical altercations, we’ve narrowed it down to 4 beers.

What are they? You’ll have to stop by and find out.

The Crushed Grape is happy to bring back the annual celebration of all things fall, HARVEST FEST ‘25! A family-friendly afternoon of fun & games, food & drink, and more!

Follow along on our social media channels for updates and news regarding vendors, activities, and other important information.

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If you’re interested in attending as a volunteer or as a vendor, please reach out to the store or email @ Info@CrushedgrapeGR.com

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It’s harvest time!

Fresh hopped beers celebrate the harvest by using hops within 24 hours of picking, capturing their vibrant aroma and flavor. Unlike dried hops, fresh hops retain delicate citrus, floral, and herbal notes, resulting in a beer that’s both intensely aromatic and flavorful. Fresh hopped beers offer a seasonal experience that highlights the raw essence of the hop plant. When tasting, note the lively hop character balanced by malt, with a crisp, sometimes slightly grassy finish.

Come out and try some of our favorites.

Here we are, the end of business quarter 3, one more to go…

But before we head off into the waning sunlight of 2025, let’s end the quarter on a high note. Always a favorite, BEST IN SHOW!
Through a series of complex mathematical formulas and algorithms, the team has determine what has been your favorite bottles of wine of the last 13 weeks.

Will they be red? White? Sparkling? Other?
Will you remember them?
Do you agree? Disagree?

Not only that, we have a special guest in house!

Tony Jacobson of LOOSE CANNON wines started his wine journey in a college apartment in Minnesota. Using borrowed gear, and brimming with a punk-rock, DIY attitude, he forged ahead, eventually landing in Traverse City.
Launching in 2023, LOOSE CANNON continues that punk rock ethos with their first bottle; PHOENIX. A 100% Michigan grown sparkling wine. Drawing influence from some of the heavy-hitters in the industry, Tony and Loose Cannon look to put their stamp on wine, and show the world that Michigan has the opportunity to shine just as brightly as some of the other rock star wine making regions of the world.

Mama Mia! We’ve got wines for your spicy meatballs!

Stereotypes aside, the diversity of Italian wines make them the perfect foil for most styles of wine. From red and white, to rose and bubbles, this weekend will cover it all.

Whether you’re cooking pizza, pasta, Steak Florentine, Cioppino, Risotto, or any other number of Italy’s iconic dishes, we’ll have the wine, or at least the recommendations, for your perfect, 4-course Italian meal.

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Located in the historic Corktown District of Detroit, Michigan, Brew Detroit operates in a 68,000-square-foot facility. Brew Detroit was incorporated in September 2012 and installed its BrewHouse and its canning and bottling lines in 2013, with the initial brewing and packaging beginning in early 2014.

From Cerveza Delray to Yumtown, Brew Detroit artistically crafts the region's most delicious and sought after beers. With many styles to choose from, our brewers are ready to serve up the very best to Detroit and beyond.

Weekend White Wine Tasting: Featuring French Wines

Bon Jour! No weekend is complete without a bottle of white wine. Join us, and elevate your palate with a curated selection of French white wines known for their elegance and complexity. From the crisp, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blancs of the Loire Valley to the mineral driven Chardonnays of Burgundy, French white wines offer a diverse tasting experience.

Enjoy this weekend tasting as an opportunity to explore the nuances and regional diversity of France’s finest white wines.

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Attention all Wine Club Members!

The Crushed Grape is happy to announce the September release for all, qualifying WC members. This month’s theme is: “High Acids Makes For GREAT Food Wine”

All qualifying Club Members are welcome to pick up their monthly wine allotment starting at 5pm Friday, September 12th. If you are unable to pick up your wines on release date, you may pick them up at your earliest convenience.

Please call the store, or reach out to Ben, if you have any additional questions or concerns.

All terms and conditions can be found in your member sign up form, or online. T’s & C’s are subject to change without prior notice.

It’s that time of year!

Time to put on the lederhosen, practice your Hammerschlagen, and tip back a few liters of everyone’s favorite fall brew: Oktoberfests

Did You Know: There are two types of Oktoberfest styles - Festbiers & Marzens?
Join us for part one of our Oktoberfest series as we dive into Marzens from all around the world.

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This is an event you’ll not want to miss. Producers of some of the most sought-after wines in the Valley, Raj Patel, of Patel Winery of Napa Valley, will be in the house, pouring some of their delectable delights.

Patel believes that great wine is made in the vineyard. Sourced from some of the finest vineyards in Coombsville, Rutherford, Crystal Springs, and Napa Valley, each PATEL wine is passionately crafted to express the uniqueness of its terroir and exhibit a distinct individual personality.


Since our inception in 2007, our growth has always been determined by our ability to source fruit from sites whose singular mix of location, soils, microclimate, farming practices, clone, and rootstock offer a true expression of the vineyard and varietal in the finished wine. As such, we typically produce no more than a few dozen to a few hundred cases of any one wine.

In 2013, two Grand Rapids entrepreneurs set out to create bourbon that could rival Kentucky's finest. What began as a whiskey-focused distillery evolved into an award-winning destination celebrating craft spirits, seasonal cocktails, and Michigan's natural beauty.

Michigan’s finest Craft Distillery will be in house tasting their award winning whiskeys, and more importantly, their newest creation, Michigan Cucumber Vodka. This crisp, fresh vodka will keep the Summer rolling for the foreseeable future.

It’s that time of year!

Time to put on the lederhosen, practice your Hammerschlagen, and tip back a few liters of everyone’s favorite fall brew: Oktoberfests

Did You Know: There are two types of Oktoberfest styles - Festbiers & Marzens?
Join us for part one of our Oktoberfest series as we dive into Festbiers from all around the world.

Tastings and events are subject to change

There are “Weekday” Wines: bottles you dont feel bad opening on a Tuesday Night, after work

Then, there are “Weekend” Wines: Bottles that you take a bit more time to indulge. Wines with a bit more complexity…more class.

We invite you to join us and try some higher quality Red wines from across our country. From Sea to shining Sea…

We’re ending the month on a high note!

The end of August brings the close of our Beer “Icons” Series, as we journeyed to the four-corners of the Earth, in search of the beers that make the world spin ‘round.
The last Thursday of the month brings the big guns; Iconic Imperial Ales!

DIPAS, Imperial Stouts, the higher the gravity, the better!

Don’t miss out…but make sure you have a ride home ;)

The EPIC conclusion to the 2025 “Grillogy” is finally here.

Join us as we fire up the grills, one last time for the Summer, and explore our favorite wines for your Labor Day feast.

BYO Burgers.

Gris = Gray
Grigio = Gray

Why is the wine White then?

Stop by and find out, but also, try some DELICIOUS white wines from France, Italy, Oregon, and more!

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Whether it comes from the pond, the lake, or the ocean, there’s a wine for it.

Let us be your Lighthouse in the turbulent seas of seafood and wine pairing. White, red, or rose, we’ll have the perfect bottle for you!

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You know the names, you know the look of the cans, you probably know the style. But when was the last time you enjoyed a true ICON.

It’s easy to forget your roots, so Thursday, we’re determined to make you remember. Stop by and drink through some of the iconic beers that launched craft beer from a niche hobby, to the powerhouse it is today.

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A fifth-generation family farm with a centuries-old story.

Rove Winery of Traverse City, produces exceptional wines and ciders that speak to the land.
The unique microclimate and elevation at the Gallagher Estate creates the perfect conditions for grape-growing: southern-exposed slopes, abundant sunlight, and cool-air drainage with protection from the frost.

By allowing our grapes to express themselves in the final product and minimally manipulating the season’s harvest, we carefully craft wines that are a direct representation of our heritage land.

Come say hi, and see for yourself why these are some of the finest wines grown in Michigan.

Join us as we climb the ladder of the world-renowned, Tuscan workhorse, admired for it’s power, and grace.

Try prices ranging from weekday, to weekend, to special occasion

Hazy IPAs have been around now for nearly a decade, and there are still TONS of preconceived notions that are just not true.

Join us as we explore the history, the present, and the future, of Americas Favorite beer style*
Hopheads aren’t going to want to miss this one.

*Based on sales…not based on what people tell us lol

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With it’s emphasis on lightly prepped dishes, fresh ingredients, and spice, there are many wine styles that work tremendouly with Thai food.

Whether find yourself with a plate of Green Curry, or find yourself enjoying Pad Thai, join us as we dive through the culinary scene, and the wines that pair perfectly with them.

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The Dog Days are here, and there’s no better time to sit on the patio, or in the garage, or in the park, or…
Well you get the idea. Let’s crush a few beers!

Session Beers, lower-alcohol beers that you can have multiple of in a sitting, are more than just your standard American macro-lagers. No, today’s session beers can be found in all shapes and flavor profiles.

Join us this Thursday, as we explore a few of our favorites, and a few returning classics.

*Tastings and/or events are always subject to change.

Having already focused on Lagers earlier in the year, we turn our German focus to the other half of the beer spectrum; Ales.

What’s the difference between an ale and a lager, and what does this have to do with German?
Do I have to learn to spell Reinheitsgebot?

Everything…and nah. Unless you want to learn how to spell it. It doesn’t get you anything, other than maybe a high-five.

Anyway, let’s taste though four historic, warm-fermented styles from Germania. Whoops, I just answered the question from earlier.

Prost!

“Four-Courses” of WINE, INDIAN FOOD, & on a WEEKEND!?!?

Come learn the Best pairings for Wine and Indian Cuisine from Our Wine Expert……How FUN!!

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Belgium is not a country that we come across often, unless we’re talking waffles. But when it comes to the world of beer, there are few countries as important than this French speaking country of 11 million.

Belgium’s beer history is as long, varied, as the history of the region. Dating back to the Romans in the 3rd and 4th Century, the brewing history and cultural importance has permeated every aspect of brewing, to this day.

Whether you’re a Cicerone, or don’t know a Bier de Garde from a hole in the ground, this refresher into the historic styles of Belgium is perfect, and delicious, for everyone.

*Themes and lineups are subject to change.

Join us to find YOUR Chardonnay!! Moving to “Ladder Whites” with 3 price tiers you won’t want to miss!

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