About
Chateau Grand Traverse is Michigan's first winery on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, producing award-winning wines from frost-kissed vineyards including Rieslings, rosés, Chardonnays, and unique cherry wine. They offer tasting experiences, an inn for stays, live music events, and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in winemaking. Visitors can enjoy wine flights, flatbreads, vineyard views, and online shopping.
Old Mission Peninsula wines
Rieslings and cherry wine
Signature unoaked Chardonnay
Gamay Noir
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What They Make
Late Harvest Riesling 2022 Old Mission Peninsula
Bright fruit and crisp citrus, balanced by a naturally sweet finish with honey and vanilla aromas.
Gamay Noir Reserve 2017 Old Mission Peninsula
Light-bodied aromatic red with tart cherry, red plum, and black pepper, aged 36 months in barrel.
Vin Gris Rosé 2023 Old Mission Peninsula
Lightly sweet medium-bodied rosé from Pinot Noir with tart cherry, crisp melon, and vanilla.
GTS Chardonnay
Unoaked light-bodied Chardonnay with green apple, lemon, and pineapple notes.
Cherry Wine
Sweeter style Michigan cherry wine from tart cherries, cool fermented for ripe flavors.
Awards
Gold Medal, Michigan Wine Competition 2021
2021
Silver Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Sound Bites: Christina Teresa
April 18, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Soul-jazz vocals with seasonal small bites and wines.
Wine Down Wednesdays
April 22, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (recurring)
Wine by the glass, light bites, and creative activities.
The Beyond Series: Corks and Forks
April 24-26 (ticketed)
Elevated food and wine weekend with Inn stay and multi-course meals.
Sound Bites: Reese Keelor
April 25, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Acoustic originals and tunes with small bites and wines.
Latest News
Upcoming live music at Sound Bites series in April and May, Wine Down Wednesdays, and ticketed Corks and Forks event. Featured wines including 2022 Late Harvest Riesling and 2023 Vin Gris Rosé.