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Each year, somebody will invariably ask us this same question… After years of not knowing, we put a calculator to the test. Check out our video for the results! SHOWING OUR WORK: 1 acre of grapes [...]

Follow our simple wine pairing suggestions when planning your Easter dinner. Don’t be shy, there’s something for everyone!   Easter Dish: Rack of Lamb Perfect Pair: Cabernet [...]

Join Chateau Grand Traverse at The Boathouse Restaurant on West Bay for a six course wine dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal complimented by Chateau Grand Traverse wines while enjoying stunning views [...]

Please join us on Wednesday, April 13th from 5-7 pm for business after hours! Join Chateau Grand Traverse and The Ticker for business after hours. Event is from 5 – 7pm and is open to the [...]

Saturday, May 14, 2016 Bring on spring! Relish samples of Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula’s newest vintages, as well as spring’s arrival to Northern Michigan, commemorated with seasonal [...]

It’s a love affair! Saturday, February 16, 2019  |   10am – 5pm Join Chateau Grand Traverse and the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula for a Riesling roundup like no other! This [...]

Saturday, January 19, 2019  |  10am – 5pm Beat the winter blues with the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula. Savor delectable comfort food creations paired with wine – a duo sure to warm the [...]

Every Sunday in October! Sunday, October 25th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Join Miriam Pico and David Chown on the Patio at CGT for live music, stunning views, and wine by the glass. The brand new patio [...]

Sunday, October 18th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Join our guest performers, Elizabeth Rivers and Al Jankowski! The brand new patio at CGT sits directly adjacent to our tasting room overlooking the [...]

Sunday, October 11th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Join Miriam Pico and David Chown on the Patio at CGT for live music, stunning views, and wine by the glass. The brand new patio at CGT sits directly [...]

Sunday, October 4th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Join Miriam Pico and David Chown on the Patio at CGT for live music, stunning views, and wine by the glass. The brand new patio at CGT sits directly [...]

Friday, September 25, 4:30 – 6:30 pm Join Mike Davis Trioo on the Patio at CGT for live music, stunning views, and wine by the glass. The brand new patio at CGT sits directly adjacent to [...]

Friday, September 18, 4:30 – 6:30 Join Miriam Pico and David Chown on the Patio at CGT for live music, stunning views, and wine by the glass. The brand new patio at CGT sits directly [...]

Sunday, September 20, 2015 – 1 – 4 pm Paint with a local artist as you are guided through your own paint on canvas masterpiece; all experience levels welcome. Create a memory of art [...]

Saturday, August 8th, 11 am – 8 pm Belle Isle State Park, Detroit, MI Chateau Grand Traverse is proud to be the exclusive wine sponsor of Once Around Belle Isle, a 7-mile paddle race around [...]

Hosted by the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce Grapes on the River is an event that pairs local cuisine and Michigan wine. This event hosts live entertainment, while relaxing in the park at the [...]

June 20th, 2:00 – 9:00 pm Join us for the 7th annual Traverse City Wine & Art Festival at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 2:00 to [...]

Run through the vines, cherry orchards, and enjoy breathtaking views along the way.  We are proud to partner with the National Cherry Festival to bring you the Chateau Grand Traverse Half [...]

Supporting Michigan’s State Parks, Trails, and Waterways Chateau Grand Traverse is proud to announce a partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as we bring the [...]

Michigan Wines: State of Affairs The harsh and cold winter of 2013 – 2014 was rough on many Michigan crops, not to exclude wine grapes. After 40 years of adapting to the ever-changing and [...]

This summer, Chateau Grand Traverse was selected to be featured in a national ad campaign produced by Chase Bank. The campaign launched nation wide in print, digital, and radio advertisements on [...]

Thursday, November 17 – Saturday, November 19 Join Chateau Grand Traverse for a celebration of culinary crafts! The largest wine and beer tasting event in the Midwest comes together in [...]

Saturday, November 24, 10 am – 5 pm The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula will once again be welcoming area chefs and macaroni and cheese connoisseurs to its ‘Great Macaroni & Cheese [...]

By Tricia Phelps This year Chateau Grand Traverse celebrates their 40th Anniversary. Since 1978 when founder Edward O’Keefe harvested his first commercial crop, the number of vineyards in the [...]

As we begin to release some 2013 vintage wines, we look back on the growing season that allowed us to produce some seriously crisp whites and well-balanced reds. The winter of 2013 was relatively [...]

After several years of planning and determination, we are beginning to see real success in our efforts to export our product, Cherry Wine, to China. This week, we are shipping a full container [...]

At Chateau Grand Traverse, we’re proud to live, work, and grow in an environmentally conscious community.  Our family business is many things, but at the heart of it is agriculture, and [...]

Today we welcomed a new member to our Chateau Grand Traverse family. Meet Sitka, our resident winery dog in training. The Samoyed dog breed is a large part of our family history and our winery [...]

Sip, Savor and Enjoy This Fun “Girls Night Out” Event! Friday, June 10, 2016 • 5:30-9:30 p.m. Visit the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula on this evening devoted to women, wine and [...]

Winemaker Addresses Harsh Weather Concerns It’s a well known fact that weather can severely affect the outcome of a grape harvest. Northern Michigan wineries have winters of all varieties, [...]

Interview: Sean O’Keefe, January 24, 2014 We’re excited to share our passion for winemaking at any moment, and were able to share some insight recently during an interview with Lynn [...]

Looking for a winter getaway? Look no further. Chateau Grand Traverse would like to extend a warm welcome to visit and stay with us this winter. Old Mission Peninsula and the Traverse City area [...]

Some get a sports car when they turn 40. Others, a face lift. For our 40th, the face lift is in the form of a brand new tasting room and outdoor patio, ready to be enjoyed in June 2014. Chateau [...]

Happy Holidays! We would like to take a moment to wish a Happy Holiday season to you and yours. We know this is a busy time of year, but we hope that you take time to be with ones you love while, [...]