Author: Gabe Marzonie
You may have heard that Traverse City is home to several world-class wineries, including Chateau Grand Traverse, located in the heart of beautiful Old Mission Peninsula. But did you know […]
The Best Wines for Picnics and Camping From the fresh air to the recharging power of sunshine, there’s something special about enjoying a glass of wine in the great outdoors. […]
Curating the Best Salad and Wine Pairing Is No Easy Task Now here’s something civilized: There nothing more refreshing (and delicious!) than a colorful, healthy salad paired with a tasty […]
15 Wine Tasting Terms to Know Before Your Tasting Going wine tasting without knowing the most-used wine terms can be like watching the sequel of a movie without first seeing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ingredients 2 lbs peeled and skinned chestnuts 1/3 stick butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup Chateau Grand Traverse Cherry Port Wine. Directions How to peel and skin chestnuts Preheat oven to […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving is all about celebrating great food, family, and giving thanks. And while the turkey often gets the spotlight, pairing the right wines with Thanksgiving dinner can make the meal […]
The Story Behind the Wine Steward Select Gamay Noir Reserve Some collaborations feel destined from the start. The idea for the Wine Steward Select program began as a simple conversation—a […]
Astrology gives us insight into our personalities, preferences, and sometimes even our quirks. And just like every zodiac sign has its unique traits, every wine has its own character. Let’s […]
View our Traverse City Food & Wine Event Calendar Here Traverse City’s first-ever Food & Wine Festival debuts this August, bringing together the region’s renowned wineries with a curated lineup […]
Sound Bites Year-Round Live Music at Chateau Grand Traverse Live Music. Local Flavor. All Seasons. View Our Sounds Bites Event Calendar Here ➞ What started as a summer highlight is […]
Where Creativity, Conversation, and Wine Come Together View our Wine Down Wednesdays Event Calendar Here ➞ Chateau Grand Traverse invites you to gather each Wednesday for Wine Down Wednesday—a standing […]
Table of Contents 1. Introduction – Wine as Discovery 2. Wine Styles at Chateau Grand Traverse: Reds, Whites, and Dessert Wine 3. Understanding Varietals – Cool-Climate Grapes at CGT 4. […]
