About 12 Corners Vineyards
12 Corners Vineyards farms a 115-acre estate about four miles from the Lake Michigan shore, where the lake keeps the vines a little warmer through spring and fall. A small group of friends who grew up in Michigan started the winery and named it for the Twelve Corners crossroads neighborhood. The vineyard grows both European and hybrid grapes, among them Riesling, Chardonnay, Traminette, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and winemaker Glen Greiffendorf turns them into a long list that runs from dry to sweet, plus fruit and dessert wines, hard cider and non-alcoholic choices.
The Benton Harbor tasting room is open every day of the week, with a patio for sipping a glass or a bottle outdoors. In summer, a Saturday music series brings live performers to the vineyard; the 2026 season was billed as Music in the Vineyard. The estate also hosts weddings, and wine club members get their own appreciation events.
The winery describes itself as family friendly and says children are often on site with their parents. Groups of six to twelve should call ahead on weekdays; Saturdays are first come, first served at the bar, and parties larger than twelve can buy glasses or bottles for the patio instead of doing a tasting. Last call comes fifteen minutes before closing. 12 Corners also runs tasting rooms in South Haven and Grand Haven.
Hickory Creek Lavender Farm near Stevensville is about 20 minutes southwest by way of I-94. In early and midsummer, pick lavender there and then spend the late afternoon on the 12 Corners patio.
What to do
- Taste estate Riesling, Traminette and Cabernet Franc
- Sit on the patio with a glass or bottle
- Catch the Saturday summer music series in the vineyard
- Try a hard cider or a non-alcoholic option
- Shop wines to take home
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tasting room open daily year-round; Saturday music series in summer
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026): Sunday noon–5, Monday–Thursday noon–6, Friday–Saturday noon–7; last call 15 minutes before closing
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Walk-in; groups of 6–12 call ahead (no group reservations on Saturdays)
Tips for your visit
- Call (269) 927-1512 ahead if you are bringing six or more people
- Saturdays are busiest and the bar is first come, first served
- Bring photo ID if you are with a larger group
- Plan a designated driver if you are visiting more than one winery
Pair it with a lavender farm
Hickory Creek Lavender Farm · about 20 minutes away
Hickory Creek Lavender Farm near Stevensville is about 20 minutes southwest; pair summer lavender picking with an afternoon tasting.
Getting there
Questions
Are children welcome at 12 Corners?
Yes. The winery calls itself family friendly and says children are often there with their parents.
Which grapes do they grow?
Vinifera and hybrid varieties including Riesling, Chardonnay, Traminette, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Can a large group do a tasting?
Groups of 6–12 should call ahead (not on Saturdays). Groups over 12 cannot do tastings but can buy glasses or bottles.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Berrien County, Michigan
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
