Manufacturing
Berrien County, MI
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
140% above marketComparable Manufacturing businesses sell at a median of 4.0x SDE, based on 342 listings. This one asks 9.6x, about 140% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$1.6M.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Manufacturing businesses sell around $1.6M vs this $3.9M ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in manufacturing are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Manufacturing benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
69%
Industry charge-off
1.0%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$250,000
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, Newtek Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank, National Association.
Based on 23,311 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
Strong SDE.
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Key points
Business description
Gravity Vineyards and Winery is a breathtaking property situated on 30 acres in the heart of Southwest Michigan’s Wine Country! Rolling hills covered with manicured wine grape vineyards, a 5 acre pond, and over 13,500 square feet of buildings make this a popular destination for thousands of visitors each year. An additional 2,000 sf tasting room located in South Haven (approximately 45 minutes from the winery) diversifies the customer base. 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! Property details: December 2033 (also about half Vinifera, half French American Hybrid), bringing total acres of wine grapes to 30. Business details: • Fully equipped winery from grape processing to bottling. This includes: o 2 Kubota tractors each less than 5 years old o Forklift with rollover attachment o 4x4 pick up o Air blast sprayer, flail mower, and all necessary vineyard equipment o 2 year old zero turn mower o 29 stainless steel tanks with a total capacity of over 26,000 gallons o Carbonation tanks and counter pressure filler o Multiple pumps o Ozone generator o Micro-oxidation system o Fire and Ice glycol chiller o Plate and frame filter o Cartridge filter o Lab equipment o Bottler o Assortment of oak barrels o All the hoses and clamps you need Gravity Vineyards and Winery is truly a premier property in a highly sought after area, with tremendous visitor traffic. With an experienced team in place, a robust production history, and attractive profits, it really is a great investment for anyone wanting to own a piece of the wine lifestyle!
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