Located on the 19-mile long Old Mission Peninsula in Northern Michigan, Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery has been producing world-class wines for seven years.
Founded in 1974, Chateau Grand Traverse is the oldest and largest commercial winery and vineyards in northern Michigan. Today, Chateau Grand Traverse produces about 100,000 cases of wine each year, from its vineyards’ multiple sites covering more than 200 scenic acres.
Nestled between stunning Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Homestead provides an ideal oasis for guests discovering the wonders of northern Michigan.
Traverse City offers full-service resorts with championship golf, downtown lodging just steps from our historic shopping and entertainment district, beach front accommodations overlooking beautiful Grand Traverse Bay, unique B&Bs, and cabins and cottages for a true Northern Michigan “woods and water” experience.
Set at the edge of Lake Michigan’s beautiful Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is known for its miles of sandy beaches and the Caribbean color of its waters -- one reason why National Geographic named it one of its “Ten Best Summer Trips” for 2012. Ancient glaciers carved the long deep lakes and roller-coaster hills that give this region its splendid natural setting. (The magnificent Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, voted “Most Beautiful Place in America” by viewers of Good Morning America, is a breathtaking example.)
Traverse City is a magnet for active vacationers who enjoy sailing, boating, beachcombing and kayaking, and has so many top-flight golf courses that Golf Digest named it one of the world’s 50 top golf destinations. Anglers can fish some of the nation’s finest trout streams, while hikers and cyclists explore miles of unspoiled trails in the surrounding forests.
In spite of its northerly latitude – on the 45th parallel, exactly halfway between the Equator and the North Pole -- the Traverse City area has a surprisingly moderate climate thanks to the warm Lake Michigan waters that surround it. Today the vineyards of the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas are increasingly known for their uniquely fresh and intensely fruit-forward wines. . As the home of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, the region is also winning recognition for its innovative cuisine. (In 2011 Bon Appetit named it one of the Top 5 Foodie towns in the U.S.)
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Wonderful wines, tempting food, spectacular scenery, and lots of interesting things to do—these are the elements that make a wine destination fabulous.
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The upper left edge of the Michigan “mitten” holds many treasures. Stately pine forests, windswept peninsulas, sugar sand beaches, towering dunes, crystal blue lakes, acres upon acres of cherry orchards, and thriving vineyards. At the heart of all of this sits Traverse City, a gem of a town just waiting to be discovered.
In recent years, the steep water-cradled slopes that have made Traverse City one of the world’s most productive fruit-growing regions have begun to produce a crop of award-winning wines. Thanks to its unique microclimate, the region is increasingly known for the crisp, fresh taste of its wines, which hold their fruity aroma and flavor much more faithfully than those grown in hotter climates.
The region made its first international impact with white wines – Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Gewurtztraminer – but is now beginning to win admirers for light French-style reds like Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. It’s also one of the world’s top producers of ice wine, an intensely-flavored dessert wine made from the juice of winter-frozen grapes.
Traverse City’s wine-growing region is found on two beautiful peninsulas -- each with its own AVA designation -- that extend north along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan Many of the region’s 40-plus wineries boast awe-inspiring hilltop settings that have made them attractions in their own right.
The scenic Leelanau Peninsula, just north and west of Traverse City, is home to more than 30 wineries – some with breathtaking views – interspersed with small resort communities and vast tracts of scenic coastal parkland, most notably the magnificent Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with its islands, beaches and 400-foot dunes. A good resource for details, maps and profiles of individual wineries (including hours of operation) is the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association at http://www.lpwines.com/.
For travelers with limited time, a more compact alternative is the narrow Old Mission Peninsula that divides East and West Bay. Nearly 20 miles long and rarely more than a mile wide, the peninsula is just outside the Traverse City limits, and its eight wineries are surrounded by some of the region’s most beautiful scenery. For a list of wineries, contact information and operating hours, contact the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula at www.wineriesofoldmission.com
The event is event is designed to be a high-class food offering for culinary aficionados and is also a perfect date-night for Father's Day Weekend.
It's time to celebrate women and wine during Divas Uncorked! Sip, Savor and Enjoy This Fun "Girls Night Out" Event! Visit the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula on this evening devoted to women, wine and food.
The Traverse City Wine & Art Festival introduces its first-ever Winemakers Party on Friday, June 21, 2013 to showcase one of the nation’s fastest-growing culinary destinations. Presented by BrittenLocal, this is an unprecedented opportunity to sample regional wines from 22 wineries and gourmet fare from seven of the area’s top restaurants. The Party will be held from 6-9 PM under the big tent on the festival grounds at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City. Attendees can mingle with local winemakers from Leelanau andOld Mission Peninsulas as they each pour a specially selected wine and chat about their wine and the art of winemaking.
The Traverse City Wine & Art Festival drew nearly 5,000 people to the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in 2012 to celebrate the wine, food and culture of Michigan’s wine coast.
Northport Wine Festival at Haserot Park.
This annual weekend features a spectacular race through Leelanau’s vineyards followed by a self guided wine tour of LPVA member wineries featuring world class wines and culinary delights that reflect the season’s bounty. Each winery’s food pairing will feature locally sourced items.
Our signature event, the Taste of Traverse City presents culinary and beverage tasting experiences. Guests sample tasty bites, watch cooking demonstrations from top chefs and enjoy the scenic beauty of Traverse City.
The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s Toast the Season wine tour is a Northern Michigan holiday tradition. Every year in November we offer two consecutive weekends of tasting and touring.