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Scroll down to read about Chateau Grand Traverse in the news and in publications, or click below to view our press releases and awards.

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Jan. 22, 2020

Chateau Chantal’s Ice Wine Festival to serve ‘nectar of the gods’

When the time is right, weeks after the fall harvest of red and white wine grapes has wrapped up, clusters of frozen grapes, still clinging to barren, gnarly vines, are hand picked and transported to an unheated warehouse or outdoor pad for immediate pressing.

2019
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September 3, 2019

6 Reasons to Visit CGT During Harvest

It’s nearly impossible to top the perfection of summer on the Old Mission Peninsula, but there’s something extra special about visiting Chateau Grand Traverse during wine harvest season. Old Mission Peninsula’s grapes are ripe, the leaves are changing, and it’s time for hoodies and wine. These are the six reasons to visit Chateau Grand Traverse during harvest season.

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July 10, 2019

6 Great Winery Tours in Northern Michigan

Summer is in full swing, and that means high time for wineries. If you’re looking for a getaway where you can find beautiful scenery and flavorful wine, plan a few wine tours in Northern Michigan. Regardless of where you may fall on the wine connoisseur spectrum, the following wineries are worth checking out this season.

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July 5, 2019

BrewVine: Chateau Grand Traverse on Old Mission Peninsula

The Traverse Wine Coast is well-known for its array of wines, which encapsulate the best qualities of the Northern Michigan growing region. Some of them, including wine bottled at Chateau Grand Traverse, have won worldwide acclaim.

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June 17, 2019

Michigan’s Wine Scene is Full of Potential

The Wolverine State is sailing toward world-class wine production. You might not guess that the second-most agriculturally diverse state is Michigan, trailing California.

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June 7, 2019

7 Michigan-Made Rosés for Your Next Night In

Who says dessert has to be food? These pretty and pink Michigan-made rosés are fruity and sweet, and they pair perfectly with your favorite charcuterie board or a summer afternoon with friends.

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May 31, 2019

Not Just Another Traverse City Winery

Wineries may be a dime a dozen in the Traverse City region, but that doesn’t mean they’re all the same.

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May 13, 2019

10 New Wine Releases to Sip on Old Mission Peninsula

Traverse Magazine Food & Drink Editor Tim Tebeau shares his go-to new wine releases on Old Mission Peninsula.

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February 4, 2019

4 Romantic + Relaxing February Vacations in Northern Michigan

These winter getaways offer a retreat in the best sense of the word—with that just-right combination of nature and indulgence. Take a February vacation in Northern Michigan with your special someone.

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January 12, 2019

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 1/6/19

Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently.

2018
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December 14, 2018

BrewVine: Chateau Grand Traverse in Traverse City

For the Traverse City wine coast, it’s the time of year for discovering flavors and unique new blends.

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September 13, 2018

10 Roadside Parks in Northern Michigan Worth the Stop

Enjoy the ride north with pitstops and picnics at the 10 most beautiful roadside parks in Northern Michigan as chosen by our readers.

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September 7, 2018

EDDIE O’KEEFE AND PIONEERING TRAVERSE CITY MICHIGAN WINERY CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE

In 1974 ex-FBI agent Ed O’Keefe had the crazy dream of planting Riesling in Traverse City in northern Michigan. While at the time many people shook their heads in disbelief his crazy bet paid off and today Michigan has developed a reputation with the Riesling insiders as producing special wines.

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August 29, 2018

Beyond Napa: 7 Emerging American Wine Regions to Visit Now

When it comes to wine tourism, it’s easy to be seduced by far-flung destinations, or rely on the big players in America, like Napa Valley and Sonoma County. But as American viticulture becomes more and more sophisticated, underdog regions have grown increasingly interesting.

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August, 2018

Beautiful Places in Michigan to Visit in the Fall

When summer’s heat begins to wane, when the air grows crisp in the morning and the days grow shorter, it’s time to gear up for a Pure Michigan getaway amid a kaleidoscope of orange, yellow and crimson.

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August 22, 2018

Why this Northern Michigan vineyard plants roses at the end of each row

Wine lovers doing a vineyard cruise in Northern Michigan might be surprised to find a European tradition in full bloom…. But those roses are more than just pretty petals.

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August 10, 2018

Local Wines Score In 2018 Michigan Wine Competition

The 41st annual Michigan Wine Competition found 55 of the state’s 145 wineries entering 413 wines into the competition, which is open only to wine produced from Michigan grapes and other fruit.

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July, 2018

Winemakers hoping for rain to keep a good crop

Winemakers are hoping rain comes soon to protect their grapes from being affected by this dry stretch of weather. Right now, the winemaker at Chateau Grand Traverse says it’s looking like a good crop because it’s been a hot summer.

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July, 2018

Chateau Grand Traverse releases ice wine

Chateau Grand Traverse is releasing Riesling Ice Wine from its 2016 harvest. The winery received the Best of Class and the Double Gold Award from the 2018 Michigan Wine Competition.

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June 28, 2018

Where to Wine Down Up North

You don’t need to plan a trip to Napa Valley to experience beautiful vineyards and elegant wines. In fact, you can discover some of the most breathtaking views and amazing wines at Old Mission Peninsula.

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June 15, 2018

The best Michigan wine pairings for your next taco Tuesday

A margarita or frosty cerveza might be the traditional stand-by for your average taco Tuesday, but one Michigan vintner has a novel suggestion for next time: Pair those tacos with wine.

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May 21, 2018

Traverse City Treasures: Winery Fun for Non-Drinkers

There’s a lot of wine-centric fun happening in Traverse City for the month of May, also known as Michigan Wine Month. But for the non-drinker and wine-lover alike, Traverse City Tourism’s Jenny Jenness has a few more Traverse City treasures she’s brought from the cherry capital.

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March 23, 2018

5 enchanting wines at $20 or less

CGT has done it again with this charming, delicious Riesling, with its flavors of apricot and citrus balanced by soft but persistent acidity. It’s dry without being mouth puckering, fruity and approachable without being sweet. A Goldilocks wine.

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March 23, 2018

BrewVine: Chateau Grand Traverse on Old Mission Peninsula

While it’s true wineries have settled in while waiting for their product to ferment to perfection, it doesn’t mean the work has stopped at our local vineyards. It takes a lot of work to prune and keep the vines intact all winter long at Chateau Grand Traverse, with its sweeping vineyards and abundant crop. In this week’s BrewVine, Charlie Tinker and Erin Malone learn about what it takes to keep our hearty, cold-weather vines in tip-top shape 24/7 and 365!

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March 19, 2018

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Traverse City’s Wine Region

The first thing you should know about Traverse City, Michigan? That it’s a hidden gem for enophiles—who are spreading the word through the grapevine fast. The second? That it’s located at 45 degrees north latitude—long considered the sweet spot for world-class viticulture (see: Barolo, Côtes du Rhône).

2017
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August 11, 2017

BrewVine: Chateau Grand Traverse On Old Mission Peninsula

The 2014 and 2015 growing years yielded a sub-par crop for local farmers, which meant those specialties were harder to come by, but after an amazing harvest last year, places like Chateau Grand Traverse are putting out extensive lines of specialty single vineyard wine.

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August 9, 2017

Wine Wednesday with Chateau Grand Traverse

We celebrated Wine Wednesday on The Nine this morning with Megan Molloy of Chateau Grand Traverse! Watch in the video player above.

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March 24, 2017

10 INCREDIBLE WINE DESTINATIONS TO VISIT ACROSS AMERICA THIS SUMMER

Head down the WOMP (Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula) trail, made up of nine different wineries set against the gorgeous backdrop of the peninsula. The wine, scenery, and food scene make a gorgeous day trip or quick weekend getaway for those located in the northern part of the U.S.

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March 21, 2017

The Best Vineyards To Visit In The US

Nowadays, there are many vineyards all over the country which are turned into tourist facilities. Here are some of the best vineyards in all of America that you must definitely take a look.

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January 13, 2017

Michigan Wineries Diversify to Stay Fresh

Big and small winemakers in the region have something in common: The need to stay relevant as Michigan’s beverage industry grows.

2016
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December 19, 2016

Chateau Grand Traverse Harvests Ice Wine

A cold front in Northern Michigan this weekend allowed Chateau Grand Traverse (CGT) to pick grapes for Ice Wine production. 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.

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September 21, 2016

Wine Regions on the Rise

Grapes are being grown and wines are being made in more and more places around the globe. Here’s a look at some of the world’s up-and-coming vinous neighborhoods.

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April 28, 2016

Chateau Grand Traverse Donates $10,000 to Support Tree Planting in Michigan State Parks

Chateau Grand Traverse Winery (CGT) has made a donation of $10,000 to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to replace diseased trees in Michigan state parks. Today s donation, the first in a three-year partnership between the winery and the DNR, was given during a special check presentation held at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon.

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August 25, 2015

10 overlooked wine regions—from Sicily to Michigan

Everyone knows the world’s classic wine regions: Tuscany, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rioja, Napa Valley. Most are familiar with the “new classics” too, like South Africa’s Stellenbosch, Marlborough in New Zealand and Australia’s Barossa Valley. But not all the world’s best wine regions have yet been discovered. In fact, some of the finest wine is being made in places you might never even have heard of.

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May 28, 2015

Michigan’s Best Winery Top 10 list, best of the rest and an unexpected surprise

Our six-day search for Michigan’s Best Winery took us on a journey to 24 wineries across Michigan where we sampled more than 200 wines, and even a few hard ciders.

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May 18, 2015

Chateau Grand Traverse’s Wine Series to Benefit Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Michigan winery Chateau Grand Traverse has launched a new series of wines in which a portion of the profits go to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to better state parks, trails, and waterways.

Press Releases

August 6, 2018

Chateau Grand Traverse Wins Best in Class, Two Double Gold and Four Golds at 2018 Michigan Wine Competition

June 21, 2018

Chateau Grant Traverse Wins Double Gold and Gold at Tasters Guild International Wine Competition

August 3, 2017

 Chateau Grand Traverse Releases 2016 Ice Wine

May 12, 2016

Traverse City Cherry Wine Popularity Blossoms Overseas

April 28, 2016

Chateau Grand Traverse donates $10,000 to support tree planting in Michigan State Parks

Awards

2019 Competitions

San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2017 Dry Riesling Double Gold
2017 Semidry Riesling Silver
2016 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Silver
2017 Block Twelve Riesling Silver
2017 Late Harvest Riesling Bronze

International Women’s Wine Competition

Wine Award
2016 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Silver
2017 Dry Riesling Silver
2017 Late Harvest Riesling Silver
2017 Whole Cluster Riesling Silver
2016 Etcetera White Bronze
2016 Ship of Fools Bronze

Pacific Rim International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2017 Block Twelve Riesling Gold
2017 Dry Riesling Silver
2017 Etcetera White Bronze
2017 Pinot Noir Rosé Vin Gris Bronze

Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2016 Riesling Ice Wine Double Gold
2017 Dry Riesling Silver
2017 Gamay Noir Limited Silver
2017 Block Twelve Riesling Bronze

Taster’s Guild International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2017 Etcetera Rosé Gold
2017 Dry Riesling Gold
2017 Gamay Noir Limited Gold
2017 Whole Cluster Silver
2016 Silhouette Silver
2017 Ship of Fools Bronze

LA International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2017 Block Twelve Riesling Best of Class
2017 Block Twelve Riesling Gold
2017 Etcetera White Gold

Michigan Wine Competition

Wine Award
2017 Block Twelve Riesling Gold
2017 Pinot Noir Limited Gold
2017 Pinot Noir Rosé Vin Gris Gold
2017 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Silver
2017 Dry Riesling Silver
2017 Etcetera Rosé Silver
2017 Gamay Noir Limited Silver
2017 Pinot Grigio Silver
2017 Ship of Fools Silver
2016 Silhouette Silver
2017 Late Harvest Riesling Bronze
2017 Late Harvest Chardonnay Bronze

2018 Competitions

San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2016 Block Twelve Riesling Gold
2016 Whole Cluster Silver
2016 Pinot Noir Rosé Vin Gris Silver
2016 Grü Vin Grüner Veltliner Bronze
2013 Cabernet Franc Bronze

International Eastern Wine Competition

Wine Award
2016 Dry Riesling Silver
2016 Grü Vin Grüner Veltliner Silver
2016 Whole Cluster Bronze

Pacific Rim International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2016 Dry Riesling Gold
2013 Gewürztraminer Silver
2016 Grü Vin Grüner Veltliner Bronze
2016 Whole Cluster Bronze

Dan Berger International Wine and Cider Competition

Wine Award
2013 Gamay Noir Reserve Best of Class
2013 Gamay Noir Reserve Triple Gold
2016 Dry Riesling Bronze

Taster’s Guild International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2016 Grü Vin Grüner Veltliner Double Gold
2016 Ship of Fools Gold
2016 Pinot Noir Rosé Vin Gris Silver
2016 Whole Cluster Silver
2013 Gamay Noir Reserve Bronze
2016 Dry Riesling Bronze

LA International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2016 Late Harvest Riesling Gold
2016 Whole Cluster Silver
2016 Grü Vin Grüner Veltliner Silver
2016 Pinot Noir Rosé Vin Gris Bronze

Michigan Wine Competition

Wine Award
2016 Riesling Ice Wine Best of Class
2016 Riesling Ice Wine Double Gold
2017 Semidry Riesling Double Gold
2013 Gamay Noir Reserve Gold
2016 Ship of Fools Gold
2017 Pinot Noir Rosé Vin Gris Gold
2017 Block Twelve Riesling Gold
2013 Cabernet Franc Reserve Silver
2016 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Silver
2017 Pinot Grigio Silver
2013 Merlot Reserve Bronze
2016 Dry Riesling Bronze
2016 Whole Cluster Bronze
2017 Late Harvest Riesling Bronze

San Francisco International Wine Competition

Wine Award
2013 Pinot Noir Reserve Bronze
2013 Merlot Reserve Bronze

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