Category: Wine 101
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Is that toasted Japanese maple bark? I’m getting some vanilla undertones, though I can’t tell if it’s Madagascan or Honduran. If you want to learn how to look like a […]
Some wine connoisseurs may roll their eyes when they see a few bottles of wine in your kitchen. Many argue that exposure to heat – around the oven, especially – can […]
We’re all guilty of some questionable wine glass choices, some even leave the glass behind and might swig right from the bottle (just don’t make it a habit). Many don’t […]
Have you ever wondered why wine comes in different colored bottles? The answer is an interesting blend of science and tradition – and a great way to impress your dinner […]
Why do people swirl wine, anyway? The answer is slightly more complicated than the obvious one – it’s just to make the drinker look awesome and sophisticated, right? The truth […]
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. […]
