Category: Wine Making
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 region’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take a leisurely drive on a warm summer day on Old Mission Peninsula and you can’t help but marvel at the beauty around you: Rolling hills, orchards and magnificent views […]
Just as temperatures dropped to a chilly 10 degrees on the morning of Monday, December 19, workers at CGT bundled up for a winter harvest, hastily picking frozen Riesling grapes […]
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 […]
In most circumstances, wine lovers aren’t fans of anyone that steals their wine. After all, if a friend steals your wine, can they really be called a friend? At CGT […]
Does mustard pair well with wine? In this case, it certainly does! The job of winemaking may seem like a glamorous one, swirling wine and sipping the day away. 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 […]
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 region […]
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. […]
