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How to Host a Virtual Wine Tasting
How to Host a Virtual Wine Tasting That pop of a cork or clink of wine glasses doesn’t sound quite the same over a video call. But when it comes to a virtual wine tasting, it’s all [...]
Sugar and Carbs in Wine – How Much Sugar Is in Wine? | CGT
Sugar and Carbs in Wine If you enjoy a lovely glass of Chardonnay like us, you’ve probably asked yourself, How much sugar is in a glass of wine? And for that matter, What is the amount of carbs [...]
Considering a Dry January? Try a Red Wine Resolution Instead!
The concept of a “Dry January” is becoming a more and more popular New Year’s resolution, with folks deciding to give up all alcohol consumption for the month of January. As the New Year begins [...]
4 Recipes That Will Impress Your Friends
Dinner parties are a fantastic way to entertain and reconnect with friends and family. You’ve embarked on being the gracious host and now you’re on the hunt for recipes to impress. Whether wooing [...]
How to Make Red Wine Vinegar at Home (Hint: It’s Easy!)
Make Your Own Red Wine Vinegar at Home! Wine vinegars are an essential element in your cupboard arsenal! While picking up a bottle from the store is easy enough, there may be a better (and [...]
How Many Beers in a Bottle of Wine? We’ve Done the Math!
Have You Ever Wondered How Many Beers Are in a Bottle of Wine? You’re enjoying a glass of Chardonnay while your pal sips a cold pilsner and the thought crosses your mind—how many beers equal a [...]
The Difference Between a Winery and a Vineyard
The weather is gorgeous and your friends are assembled at the winery. Or is it the vineyard? Which one is it, again? While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, there is a difference. Let [...]
CGT Bottle Tee- Blue
Keep it comfy, but stylish with our ultra-soft unisex bottle tees!
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• 100% Cotton • Lightweight, relaxed fit • [...]CGT Bottle Tee- Gold
Keep it comfy, but stylish with our ultra-soft unisex bottle tees!
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• 100% Cotton • Lightweight, relaxed fit • [...]CGT Bottle Tee- Terracotta
Keep it comfy, but stylish with our ultra-soft unisex bottle tees!
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• 100% Cotton • Lightweight, relaxed fit • [...]CGT Womens Cardigan
Cozy up in our favorite womens cardigan! This super soft cardigan is ideal for layering and perfect for curling up with a glass of wine on the couch or hitting the trail with [...]
Uncork Your North® Camp Mug
Keep your favorite CGT wines (and we suppose other drinks) cold or warm wherever your adventure takes you, with our camp mug!
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CGT Ladies Quarter Zip
Stay cool and dry no matter where your northern Michigan adventures take you with our active pullover quarter zip!
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• [...]CGT Classic Long Sleeve Tee- Blue
With a light, relaxed fit, our classic long sleeve tee pairs perfectly with anything from relaxing at home to touring the Old Mission Peninsula Wine [...]
CGT Bottle Tee- Ivory
Keep it comfy, but stylish with our ultra-soft unisex bottle tees!
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• 100% Cotton • Lightweight, relaxed fit • [...]CGT Bottle Tee- Agave
Keep it comfy, but stylish with our ultra-soft unisex bottle tees!
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• 100% Cotton • Lightweight, relaxed fit • [...]CGT Comfort Crew Neck- Charcoal
Stay warm and cozy on your northern Michigan adventures with our classic lightweight comfort crew!
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• 8-ounce [...]CGT Classic Long Sleeve Tee- Berry
With a light, relaxed fit, our classic long sleeve tee pairs perfectly with anything from relaxing at home to touring the Old Mission Peninsula Wine [...]
CGT Classic Long Sleeve Tee- Olive
With a light, relaxed fit, our classic long sleeve tee pairs perfectly with anything from relaxing at home to touring the Old Mission Peninsula Wine [...]
CGT Classic Long Sleeve Tee- Seafoam
With a light, relaxed fit, our classic long sleeve tee pairs perfectly with anything from relaxing at home to touring the Old Mission Peninsula Wine [...]
Pairing Wine with Your Northern Michigan Adventures
A Wine for Every Northern Michigan Adventure Sultry beach days, tranquil morning hikes, and cozy campfires—could your up-north vacation get any better? The answer is yes! Complement your northern [...]
CGT Women’s Varietal Spiral Tee- Olive
Keep it cool and stylish with our women's varietal spiral t-shirt!
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• Cotton blend • Lightweight, flowy material • [...]CGT Women’s Varietal Spiral Tee- Terracotta
Keep it cool and stylish with our women's varietal spiral t-shirt!
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• Cotton blend • Lightweight, flowy material • [...]CGT Men’s Quarter Zip
Stay cool and dry no matter where your northern Michigan adventures take you with our active pullover quarter zip!
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• [...]CGT Comfort Crew Neck- Spruce
Stay warm and cozy on your northern Michigan adventures with our classic lightweight comfort crew!
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• 8-ounce [...]How to Chill Wine Fast & Get to Sippin’ Quickly
How to Chill Wine Fast It’s a warm summer day and, after an afternoon on the beach or working hard in the yard, all you want is a nice cold glass of wine while you relax in the shade. You open [...]
How To Turn One Bottle of Wine Into 12 Low-Calorie Drinks
Make Your Own Low-Calorie Drinks! Hard seltzers have been having a moment. They may offer a refreshing and low-calorie drink option, but they’re also often packed with artificial ingredients and [...]
Discover the Best Wine to Have with Pizza
What’s the Best Wine to Pair with Pizza? Have you experienced the magic of good wine with pizza? Meat, cheese, veggies—pizza is essentially a charcuterie board you bake in the oven! With the [...]
AN INSIDE LOOK AT RIESLING: TOUR AND TASTING
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 | 1:00 pm Take a deeper look into CGT’s favorite varietal during this 45 minute behind-the-scenes winery tour and Riesling tasting! Participants will enjoy unfinished tank [...]
Wine Down Wednesday: BINGO Edition
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020 | 6:00 PM Join us for Wine Down Wednesdays – Bingo edition! Games are free to play with prizes after each round. Back by popular demand will be Chef Perry’s small bites [...]
Wine Down Wednesday: BINGO Edition
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 | 6:00 PM Join us for Wine Down Wednesdays – Bingo edition! Games are free to play with prizes after each round. Back by popular demand will be Chef Perry’s small bites [...]
AN INSIDE LOOK AT RIESLING: TOUR AND TASTING
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 | 1:00 pm Take a deeper look into CGT’s favorite varietal during this 45 minute behind-the-scenes winery tour and Riesling tasting! Participants will enjoy unfinished [...]
WINE BARREL 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO BARREL AGING WINES
Wine barrels play an important role in the flavor profiles of many wines. The team at Chateau Grand Traverse is ready to help guide you through the basics of barrel-aging and the impact it makes [...]
PAIRING CHALLENGE: WINE & CHEESE VS. WINE & CHOCOLATE
Wine has two favorite pairings: cheese and chocolate, so we’ve pitted them against one another to determine which is the preferred combination to serve after a good meal. Dive in with Chateau [...]
HOW TO WRAP A WINE BOTTLE | CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE
Holiday Season Wine Wrapping Tips & Tricks If you’re searching for how to gift wrap a wine bottle, you’re not alone. Wrapping a wine bottle is tricky and many give up halfway through, taking [...]
CGT WINE GIFTS | THE WINES WE GIVE
The holiday season is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to be gifting, how you’re going to thank party hosts, and what you’re going to bring to those festive [...]
WINE PRODUCTION THROUGH THE YEARS | CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE
Chateau Grand Traverse is the leading wine producer in Traverse City and, as a pioneer, has been paving the way for decades. So how exactly did this family-owned-and-operated Michigan winery get [...]
BOTTLE GIFT WRAP
WHY DO WINE GLASS SHAPES MATTER? | CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE
Standing in front of dozens of wine glasses trying to pick out the perfect one for your wine can be intimidating. With more than 20 varieties of wine glasses available, you could easily end up [...]
BEHIND THE SCENES: A WINEMAKER’S LIFE
Becoming a winemaker requires extensive knowledge and a passion for wine. Find out what it’s like to be a CGT winemaker, how much chemistry is actually involved, and what an average day looks [...]
BEHIND THE SCENES: BOTTLING WINE AT CGT
What goes into the bottling of Chateau Grand Traverse wine and who is in charge of it? Keep reading to learn how CGT staff use complex wine bottling equipment from Italy, and how the important [...]
PAIRING WINE WITH ETHNIC CUISINE
We don’t always think about drinking wine alongside ethnic cuisine, but by looking at the standout item in your meal and pairing it with a favorite wine, you can easily create an unforgettable [...]
SELECT ROSÉ
We craft all of our Grand Traverse Select wines to pair well with the foods that wine lovers enjoy on their dinner tables. These wines are [...]
HOW TO TASTE WINE
Tasting wine critically, like a sommelier does, can seem overwhelming if you’ve never tried it before. Our team at Chateau Grand Traverse is ready to share how to properly taste wine, critique it [...]
HOW TO MAKE A WINE SPRITZER | CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE
Sunshine and warm days are officially upon us, and we’re ready to help you prepare for these hot days with the perfect answer to the rising temps: wine spritzers! These Chateau Grand Traverse [...]
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PAIRING WINE AND BURGERS
Grilling season is here and we’re ready to give you the pairing you didn’t know you needed: wine and burgers! Don’t even consider grabbing a beer to go with your burger next time you grill – [...]
WINE TASTING: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AROMA & BOUQUET
One question we often hear in our tasting room at Chateau Grand Traverse is, “How can you tell the difference between a wine’s aroma and bouquet?” Today we dive-in to this topic to share our CGT [...]
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WINE INDUSTRY AND AT CGT
We live in one of the most beautiful places in America, surrounded by fresh water and natural environments calling out for exploration. The surroundings we’re lucky enough to enjoy need to be [...]
VINE TO WINE: THE MAKING OF CGT’S WINES
Winding your way through the gorgeous country roads of Old Mission Peninsula, spellbound by row after row of vineyards and glimpses of the shimmering waters of Grand Traverse Bay, it’s easy to [...]
HOW MUCH WINE DO YOU NEED FOR A WEDDING OR PARTY?
Calculating how much wine to buy for a wedding or party can feel like an impossible task. You may be worried about not buying enough alcohol and watching the party run dry after a couple of [...]
NOT JUST ANOTHER TRAVERSE CITY WINERY
Old Mission Peninsula wineries are popular destinations for locals and visitors alike. Traverse City wineries host crowds of people touring the area’s wine trails all year long. Wineries may be a [...]
PRUNING GRAPE VINES FOR GOOD YIELD & THE BEST WINES
Controlling Quantity and Wine Quality by Carefully Pruning Grape Vines If you’ve visited northern Michigan in winter or early spring, you’ve probably noticed people pruning grape vines in the [...]
Wine Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend
Forget about real diamonds for a minute; we have wine diamonds on our minds this Valentine’s Day! While diamonds will likely remain a girl’s best friend, they’ll be even better when paired with [...]
Answers to All Your Riesling Questions
With so many Rieslings in our lineup, you might not be surprised to hear that we consider this crisp, sometimes sweet wine to be our niche and our specialty. Since we pride ourselves on our [...]
Wine Pairings: 3 Healthy Dishes for Your Resolution
The new year is here, and everyone’s working hard to keep up on their resolutions for the year – many of which involve being healthier. To help you stick to your resolution, we’re giving you [...]
DIY Wine Glass Charms | Chateau Grand Traverse
Wine Glass charms are super helpful for keeping track of guests’ glasses during a party and make a “charming” gift for your favorite wine-o! This holiday season, why not make your own wine glass [...]
The 5 Best Host or Hostess Wine Gifts | Chateau Grand Traverse
‘Tis (almost) the season for holiday parties, creatures stirring and of course–gifts galore. This holiday season, don’t be left out in the cold without a gift for the perfect host or [...]
What Is the Best Wine Storage & Serving Temperature?
Everything You Need to Know About Wine Temperatures Temperature impacts the flavors of everything we eat and drink, including our favorite glass of red or white wine. Wines have an optimal [...]
How to Clean Wine Glasses in the Dishwasher Without Breaking Them
How to Clean Wine Glasses in the Dishwasher Without Breaking Them You’ve just finished a glass of your favorite Late Harvest Riesling, and now it’s time to face the tricky task of cleaning your [...]
Why Does Red Wine Stain My Teeth, and How Can I Prevent It?
So you’re drinking a glass of red wine. All your other friends grabbed a dainty little flute of champagne or a chilled glass of sweet white wine, but not you. No, you went for that earthy, full, [...]
6 Reasons to Visit CGT During Harvest Season
It’s nearly impossible to top the perfection of summer on the Old Mission Peninsula, but there’s something extra special about visiting Chateau Grand Traverse during wine harvest season. Old [...]
Salmon Poached in White Wine Recipe | Chateau Grand Traverse
Poached Salmon Recipe – It’s That Time of Year! Fishing boats dot Grand Traverse Bay as the salmon run returns, and the likelihood of a successful evening on the lake swells. For those who take [...]
Choosing the Best Wine to Cook With | Chateau Grand Traverse
Wine is a popular ingredient in recipes, from quick sauces to slow-cooked stews, regularly begging the question, “What is the best wine to cook with?” Plenty of home cooks are quick [...]
The Meaning of Vintage: Are There Best Years for Wine?
What’s the Meaning of Vintage? At its most basic description, the meaning of vintage is the year when a wine’s grapes were harvested. Even if two particular wines are from the same vineyard and [...]
Terroir: What Makes the Wine of Old Mission Peninsula Unique?
What Makes Old Mission Peninsula Wine Unique? When it comes to understanding a world-class winemaking region like northern Michigan, it’s easy to focus on the grapes. They’re the star of the [...]
Ice Wine: What’s the Big Deal?
The winter months are a big part of what makes this place so special. It’s not for the faint of heart, but those who stay through the frigid winds and grey skies are rewarded with a magical world [...]
7 Best Wine Movies | Prep for Traverse City Film Festival
7 Best Wine Movies Pour a Glass, and Prep for the Traverse City Film Festival Each year, the Traverse City Film Festival brings thousands of film buffs to the bay in celebration of filmmaking. [...]
DIY Tie-Dye with Wine
How to Tie-Dye a Shirt with Wine Get groovy with grapes! If you threw a party and have half-empty bottles of red wine lying around, Chateau Grand Traverse has the perfect activity for you, your [...]
The Return of Riesling: 5 Reasons to Love Riesling
The Return of Riesling Many people assume all Rieslings are sweet, but they can also be dry and refreshing. Riesling is a classic northern Michigan wine that captures the terroir of the area [...]
Uncork Your North | Our Best Wines for Summer Vibes
Best Summer Wines Let’s be honest – wine tastes great during any time of the year. Yet each of our wines shines brightest during a certain season. Let us help you pair those late summer evenings [...]
Why Does Wine Give Me Headaches, and How Do I Avoid Them?
Why Do I Get a Headache After Drinking Wine? There are a number of pieces to the wine headache puzzle. Depending on your physiology, any of the following could be contributing to your wine [...]
Pairing Wine With Your Tacos
What do beer, margaritas and wine have in common? The perfect way to welcome the weekend, refreshing drinks for a warm evening, and of course – They all pair well with the official food of [...]
DIY Wine Cork Magnet Planters
Filling your home with plants is a beautiful way to bring an extra dose of joy into your space, and we couldn’t imagine a more fun way to do it than by repurposing wine corks into tiny magnetic [...]
Real Corks, Artificial Corks or Screw-tops – What’s Best for Wine?
Corks can be a huge debate in the wine world, with traditionalists insisting natural cork is the only way to close a bottle of wine and modern winemakers open-mindedly exploring alternatives. [...]