Category: Wine 101
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 […]
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. […]
The Grape Life Cycle Every year, year after year, we at Chateau Grand Traverse marvel at the seasons of the grapes’ lives. It’s a story told through the vines and […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
