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Chateau Grand Traverse Winery

12239 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
231 223-7355
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Ranked #4 of 28 activities in Traverse City
Type: Wineries
Activities: Wine-tasting
Owner description: The O’Keefe family has been producing world-class quality wines on Old Mission Peninsula since 1974. As the pioneers in growing vinifera grapes in... more » Owner description: The O’Keefe family has been producing world-class quality wines on Old Mission Peninsula since 1974. As the pioneers in growing vinifera grapes in northern Michigan, their mission is to create expressive, classic-style wines while incorporating sustainable growing practices in their 125 acres of estate vineyards plus 60 acres under contract. Chateau Grand Traverse continues to define the Michigan wine industry with their award-winning Riesling wines as well as many other styles. The winery is open daily, year-round, offering free wine tasting and winery tours. « less
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Acworth, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This place is just stunning beyond words. The tasting table is huge so there's always space for me. The attached patio area is stunning. There are panoramic views of the vineyard, the luscious landscape, and the water. It's just a glorious place. If I had known about it at the time, I would have gotten married there without a second... More

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Fort Worth, TX
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Great winery, pleasant staff, no pressure tasting room. The wines are typical of the Peninsula and reasonably priced...the setting is very laid back, and the surroundings are appealing for taking your time, checking out several wines and enjoying!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013 via mobile

We arrived about twenty minutes after opening and the door was locked luckily an employee was behind us to open the door. The gentleman who did our wine tasting didn't seem to like many of their wines they offer. We asked which were his favorite and he came up with one, which we ended up purchasing. However I feel that... More

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Holland, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

This was our 2nd tasting stop of the day and we were very happy that we choose this winery. They give you 6 complimentary samples. The tastes were a little small, but the price was right. We tried a few different red blends that were very good and had complex flavors that were different than anything else we have tried.... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Spent two of our anniversary's at their Bed & Breakfast. Wonderful rooms, views, and access to the winery.

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Goodrich, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Lots of local gourmet food items and other items as well as wine. Love the Cherry BBQ sauce and the blooming onion sauce. They don't charge for their tastings and is low pressure to buy. Most of the wines are very good.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Everyone now charges for tasting when not long ago, this was complementary and offset because most people purchased bottles before leaving.

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Darien, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

The winery tasting was run much like a production line and the winery staff were a bit stiff and uninterested in what we were there for. Nice view and nice place, suggest you go during the week to really enjoy the place.

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Findlay, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Stopped at this winery on our last trip to Michigan. The Fall Foilage views were breathtaking. The winery has a wonderful gift shop which includes wines, jams and other great gifts.. Sampled the ice wine here...and yum yum...!

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Melbourne, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

The employees were wonderful & knowledgable. Excellent selections. We enjoyed ourselves. Other patrons were very friendly and made the experience memorble. Bought two bottles!

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