Wineries are scattered throughout two areas - The Old Mission Peninsula North of Traverse City, and on the Leelanau Peninsula Northwest of Traverse City. We are situated on the 45th parallel which provides excellent climate conditions for growing wine grapes. Tasting room tours are popular diversions on both peninsulas any time of the year and are a great way to explore the territory.
Château Grand Traverse cherry wines
The five wineries in the Traverse City area are all located about halfway up the Old Mission Peninsula, just north of the city via US-31.
Bowers Harbor Vineyards, 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, 800-616-7615, . Open M-Sa 10:30AM-6PM, Su 12PM-6PM. 21 white, rose, red, sparkling and fruit wines, including spiced cherry and Cherritage, made from Old Mission Peninsula cherries.
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, 3309 Blue Water Road, 231-223-9303, . Open M-Sa 11AM-6PM, Su 12PM-6PM, May through October; and, 12PM-5PM daily November through April. 12 dry white, dry red and sweet wines.
Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, 231-223-4110, . Open daily, year round; hours vary by season. Award-winning wines, occasional ice wine, and eau de vie. Tapas tours and cooking classes available.
Chateau Grand Traverse, 12239 Center Road, 231-223-7355, . 28 Riesling, Chardonnay, specialty red and white wines, and fruit wines. Try the cherry wine sangria and the spiced cherry wine.
Peninsula Cellars, 11480 Center Road, 231-933-9787, . Open M-Sa 10AM-6PM, May through October; and F-Su 12PM-5PM, November through April. 18 red, white, fruit and dessert wines.
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