Chateau Grand Traverse - Traverse City, Michigan
N 44° 51.899 W 085° 31.142
16T E 616996 N 4969018
Founded in 1974 by Edward O’Keefe, this family-owned and operated winery claims to be the oldest and largest commercial winery and vineyard operation in northern Michigan.
Waymark Code: WMC53T
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2011
Views: 10
Success in growing European vinifera vines requires very specific conditions. The moderating effects of the deep waters of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay are vital to grape quality and success. This huge mass of water nearly encircles Old Mission Peninsula, thus significantly buffering the immediate surrounding air temperatures. This unique microclimate condition protects the vines during critical growing periods throughout the year and allows the growth of European vinifera vines in a climate otherwise considered unsuitable for the delicate vines.
Chateau Grand Traverse focuses its emphasis on ten key European vinifera grape varieties: Riesling, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier, and Gewürztraminer. The 100% European vinifera vineyards marked the first commercial planting of these premium grape varieties in our State. Today, Chateau Grand Traverse produces approximately 80,000 cases of wine per year.
Winery Size: Large 10,000 to 99,999 Cases
Attached vineyard?: yes
Tasting Room Available?: yes
Days and hours of operation: M-Su 12h00 - 17h00
Charge for tasting?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Tours Available: yes
Cost of Tour: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Phone #: (800) 283-0247
Address:
12239 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686 USA
Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link]
Types of wines:
Red/White/Rose
Best Wine Tasted: 2007 Merlot Reserve
Rate the Best Wine Tasted: 
Price per Bottle: 28.00 (listed in local currency)
Winery Club: Yes
2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
Price per Bottle #2: Not Listed
Wine Club Description:: Not listed
Overall Comments:: Not listed
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