Chateau Grand Traverse

Chateau Grand Traverse Since 1974, we’ve been serving up the quintessential Northern Michigan wine experience.
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Taste, tour, and stay at Old Mission Peninsula's premier wine destination. A complete wine country experience awaits at Northern Michigan’s oldest winery. Since 1974, the O’Keefe family has been dedicated to growing and producing the highest quality wines from the soil of their Old Mission Peninsula home. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of varietal and fruit wines, outdoor patio service, spectacular views, and overnight stays in a romantic Winery Inn.

This Friday, Chef Tony Vu joins us for Lunch in the Vines.A Flint-born, first-generation Vietnamese-American chef and en...
08/20/2026

This Friday, Chef Tony Vu joins us for Lunch in the Vines.

A Flint-born, first-generation Vietnamese-American chef and entrepreneur, Tony brings a modern approach to Vietnamese cooking shaped by culture, community, and connection. From founding MaMang at the Flint Farmers' Market to bringing his cooking north as owner of The Good Bowl in Traverse City, his work reflects a belief in food as a way to bring people and places together.

We're excited to welcome Tony to the vineyard and see what he brings to the table for Friday's sold-out food and wine experience.

This November, Chateau Grand Traverse will release the 2026 Gamay Nouveau—our first vintage with winemaker Virginia Ushe...
08/20/2026

This November, Chateau Grand Traverse will release the 2026 Gamay Nouveau—our first vintage with winemaker Virginia Usher.

Made in the style of Beaujolais Nouveau using carbonic maceration, this vibrant, fruit-forward expression of Gamay Noir celebrates one of our favorite grapes: versatile, lively, and endlessly food-friendly.

A new winemaker. A new vintage. A wine made to celebrate the harvest.

And in November, we’ll raise the first glass.

✨ The First Pour will mark the official release of the 2026 Gamay Nouveau with an elevated evening celebrating this new chapter at Chateau Grand Traverse.

More details and tickets coming soon.

We enjoyed having James Beard Award-winning Chef Debbie Gold at Chateau Grand Traverse for last year's Traverse City Foo...
08/19/2026

We enjoyed having James Beard Award-winning Chef Debbie Gold at Chateau Grand Traverse for last year's Traverse City Food & Wine so much, we had to invite her back.

After building a career that has taken her from Michelin-starred kitchens in France to Chicago and two decades helping shape Kansas City's dining scene, Debbie returns to our table this week as featured chef for Thursday's Lunch in the Vines and Saturday's Old World, New World Wine Dinner.

Lunch in the Vines is sold out, but a few seats remain for Saturday evening. Join us for an exceptional night of food, wine, and one very welcome return to Old Mission Peninsula.

Some wines are worth saving for a special occasion.This Saturday, guests at our Old World, New World Wine Dinner will ha...
08/19/2026

Some wines are worth saving for a special occasion.

This Saturday, guests at our Old World, New World Wine Dinner will have exclusive access to a limited allocation of our exceptionally limited Plum Reserve, separate from the case being released to the public in the Tasting Room.

The evening features a multi-course dinner from James Beard Award-winning Chef Debbie Gold, accompanied by our signature side-by-side exploration of Old World and Chateau Grand Traverse wines.

A few tickets remain for August 22. Join us at the table.

Tickets can be purchased through the link in our bio.

We're excited to welcome Anna Ansari to tomorrow's sold-out Lunch in the Vines. A Metro Detroit native and longtime Nort...
08/18/2026

We're excited to welcome Anna Ansari to tomorrow's sold-out Lunch in the Vines. A Metro Detroit native and longtime Northern Michigan visitor, Anna returns Up North with the global culinary perspective behind her acclaimed cookbook, Silk Roads, and recognition as the Guild of Food Writers' 2026 Food Writer of the Year. Signed copies of Silk Roads are available in our Tasting Room.

There’s a new face in the cellar at Chateau Grand Traverse.After more than three decades of winemaking under Bernd Crois...
08/18/2026

There’s a new face in the cellar at Chateau Grand Traverse.

After more than three decades of winemaking under Bernd Croissant, we’re welcoming Virginia Usher as our new Director of Winemaking and Head of Production.

Virginia joins us from Northern California, bringing years of experience, a love for wines that reflect where they’re grown, and plenty of excitement about discovering everything Old Mission Peninsula has to offer.

Her first vintage with us begins with the 2026 harvest, making this an especially exciting time to welcome her to the Chateau Grand Traverse family.

We sat down to share more about Virginia, the journey that brought her to Northern Michigan, the incredible legacy she’ll build upon, and what we’re looking forward to in the years ahead.

Meet Virginia and read the full story at the link below.
https://cgtwines.com/learn/meet-virginia-usher/

You can't make Ice Wine every year, only when winter decides to provide the perfect conditions.Our newly released 2024 I...
08/14/2026

You can't make Ice Wine every year, only when winter decides to provide the perfect conditions.

Our newly released 2024 Ice Wine was made from 100% estate-grown Riesling, naturally frozen on the vine and hand-harvested during two early December mornings when temperatures held steady below 8°F.

Pressing the frozen fruit yielded only a precious amount of concentrated juice, capturing remarkable sweetness while preserving the vibrant acidity that defines Riesling grown on Old Mission Peninsula.

Apricot preserves. Honey. Ripe citrus. A long, elegant finish. Available now in our Tasting Room.

Go beyond the tasting room during Traverse City Food & Wine.Walk the vineyard. Explore the winery. Experience Riesling f...
08/13/2026

Go beyond the tasting room during Traverse City Food & Wine.

Walk the vineyard. Explore the winery. Experience Riesling from a new perspective. Offered each day of the series, our Art of Riesling Tour & Tasting explores the grape, the place, and the winemaking decisions behind some of our most celebrated wines. The experience culminates in the barrel room with a guided tasting and chef-curated small bites, bringing wine, food, and place together in one intimate experience.

Or, make an evening of it with Old World, New World Wine Dinner. Following a specialized tour of the property, comparative wine tasting meets fine dining through a six-course dinner in our Speakeasy beneath The Inn.

We're just one week away, and reservations are still available. Make Chateau Grand Traverse part of your Traverse City Food & Wine experience and reserve your tickets today through the links on our page.

One experience sold out.Two more waiting to be discovered.Our Lunch in the Vines events are officially full, but Travers...
08/06/2026

One experience sold out.

Two more waiting to be discovered.

Our Lunch in the Vines events are officially full, but Traverse City Food & Wine week at Chateau Grand Traverse is just getting started.

Reserve your seat for our Old World, New World Wine Dinner featuring James Beard Award-winning Chef Debbie Gold, or join us for The Art of Riesling Tour & Tasting, offered daily throughout Traverse City Food & Wine.

Some of the best experiences of the week are still ahead.

This is more than just another wine dinner.An expertly curated, multi-course seasonal menu. Comparative Old World and Ne...
07/13/2026

This is more than just another wine dinner.

An expertly curated, multi-course seasonal menu. Comparative Old World and New World wine pairings with every course. Conversations with fellow wine and food lovers. A guided walk through the vineyard and winery with one of our wine experts. Exclusive pours and behind-the-scenes access.

It's an evening designed to slow you down, spark your curiosity, and deepen your appreciation for the connection between food, wine, and the place they come from.

Join us on Saturday, July 25, for the next installment of our Old World, New World Wine Dinner. Seating is limited, and we'd love to share the table with you.

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12239 Center Road
Traverse City, MI
49686

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

(231) 938-6120

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