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© CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE • OLD MISSION PENINSULA • MICHIGAN

(800) 283-0247 • 12239 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 USA • Fax: (231) 223-4105 • cgtwines.com

2018 WINERY INFORMATION GUIDE

© CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE • 800.283.0247 • 12239 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 USA • Fax: 231.223.4105 • cgtwines.com

QUOTES TO NOTE

“Anyone who has spent time in Michigan knows the words “lake effect” are usually followed by “snow.” But on the Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City, Lake Michigan moderates the climate and al-lows cool-climate white-grape varieties such as Riesling and pinot blanc to thrive. Chateau Grand Tra-verse is the region’s leading producer. The Whole Cluster Riesling is slightly off-dry though definitely not sweet, showing excellent fruit and texture.”

Washington Post, June 2014

“This might seem to be the last place to look for remarkable Rieslings, but since 1998 Sean O’Keefe has pushed the development of this medium-dry wine ahead at a pace not seen in America since the Apollo space program of the 1960s. The fennel and anise notes add complexity to the apple and pear fruit (in warm years, like 2012, there are also some exotic fruits). If you wonder what the mineral taste in wine really is, then try this and look out for the salty note in the aftertaste.”

LA Times, June 2014

“To my mind – and I was by no means alone in my enthusiasm – the most interesting wine by far, a wine I thought might be a wild-fermented dry German, was Chateau Grand Traverse, Lot 49 2010 Old Mission Peninsula, a relatively new addition to the range of wines made by this energetic Riesling specialist of the Old Mission Peninsula, an 18-mile spit of land projecting into Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan that moderates the climate up here in what is almost Canada.”

Jancis Robinson, British Wine Critic & Journalist, JancisRobinson.com

“All vintages of Chateau Grand Traverse Late Harvest Rieslings are world class to one degree or another, but it is more difficult to make a dry style of Riesling and Chateau Grand Traverse’s Select Harvest and Whole Cluster Dry Rieslings are where the winery truly excels.”

Tom Stevenson, British Wine Writer and Editor of Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia

“This is great stuff. This is world-class wine.”

Dan Berger, Noted Wine Author & Columnist


Chateau Grand Traverse at its core is a family-owned and operated winery with a colorful and proud

winemaking tradition. As second generation producers, we are afforded the opportunity to carry for-

ward the winemaking vision and maverick spirit that our father set forth nearly 40 years ago. It’s quite

humbling to recognize that our combined efforts, decision making, and personalities are reflected in

each hand-crafted bottle we produce… yes, it’s personal!

As growers of wine, we relish the fact that we are

farmers first and make our living directly from the

soil. As winemakers, we can express the fruit of

our labors in a regionally unique wine product. As

committed stewards of the land, we also recog-

nize the importance of the environment and our

responsibility to provide for future generations. It’s

more than just a business, it’s a commitment and

lifestyle that we proudly live.

It’s been said that grapes like to grow where

people like to live. The Old Mission Peninsula is one of those special places in this world that affords us

incredible natural beauty, abundant water and the ideal conditions for producing world-class wines.

This is the place we are lucky to make our livelihoods, bring up our families, and raise a glass in thanks.

Cheers, The O’Keefe Family

A FAMILY TRADITION

“It’s more than just a business, it’s a commitment and lifestyle that we proudly live”


WINERY HISTORY

“When I founded Chateau Grand Traverse in 1974, I knew that my determination to produce world-class Riesling wines in northern Michigan would create controversy, draw cynics, and ultimately revolutionize the Michigan wine industry.” -EDWARD O’KEEFE JR., Founder

Chateau Grand Traverse is as much a colorful story of our founder Ed O’Keefe Jr., as it is of the winery itself. Like

many mavericks in the wine industry, it was a rather indirect route that ultimately led an Irishman from Philadelphia to

northern Michigan to start a winery. An Olympic gymnast (runner-up); Army Green Beret Special Forces Paratrooper;

NYC Undercover Narcotics Agent with the U.S. Treasury Department; Nursing Home Owner & Administrator – these

experiences combined with an enthusiastic passion for wine and the willingness to take on a challenge led him toward

starting a winery in 1974 in northern Michigan where none existed.

In the early 1970’s, most of the established Michigan wineries were located in the southwest portion of the State. These

producers focused primarily upon wines made from Native Labrusca as well as French-American hybrid grapes. Af-

ter considerable research, O’Keefe was fervently convinced that wines made from European varieties were the key

to transforming Michigan’s reputation into a fine wine State. At the time, most industry experts deemed Michigan’s

climate too cold and harsh to commercially grow and sustain these more tender varieties.

Working under the guidance of Dr. Helmut Becker from the Geisenheim Oeologogical and Viticutural school in then,

West Germany industry, it was discovered that the Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City could potentially afford

the right conditions for growing European grape varieties. Key growing factors such as temperature, sunlight expo-

sure, air and water drainage, and ample precipitation were critically important to insure wines of distinction. These

conditions, combined with the moderating effects of the deep waters of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, would

hopefully insure success. Ed purchased a tired 55-acre cherry orchard on Old Mission Peninsula to plant his first vine-

yard.

After significant preparation and contouring of the land, an initial 45 acres of European Vinifera varieties of grapes

(Riesling, Chardonnay and Merlot) were planted. This not only marked the first commercial vineyard in northern

Michigan, it was also the first large-scale planting of European Vinifera grapes in the state of Michigan. Within a matter

of just a few years, Chateau Grand Traverse wines were winning awards and gaining notice among many wine critics

and customers.

Chateau Grand Traverse presently focuses its emphasis on 12 key European Vinifera grape varietals including: Riesling,

Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, Muscat Ottenel, Gamay Noir, Merlot, Pinot Noir,

Pinot Meunier, and Cabernet Franc. With 122 acres of Estate vineyards as well as an additional 80 acres contracted

with area growers, the winery’s production and distribution has grown dramatically since the early days. The winery

is still family-owned and operated and continues to focus upon quality, consistency and environmental sustainability.

Today, the Northern Michigan wine industry boasts of nearly 30 commercial wineries. Almost all area producers are

focused upon the European varieties and garnering awards at some of the worlds most prestigious wine

competitions. What was once referred to as “O’Keefe’s folly” by many early critics is now a successful

industry and a highpoint to the economy of the State of Michigan.


1969-1972Ed O’Keefe Jr. travels to Europe with Bill Krauser to survey wine industryStarts European Wine Import Company

1973Ed O’Keefe Jr. sells his Detroit based businesss, hires Dr. Helmut Becker from Geisenheim, W. Germany for a feasibility study on planting Vinifera grapes on Old Mission Peninsula

1974Chateau Grand Traverse is incorporated.The Old Mission Peninsula Winery proper-ty is purchased and land contouring and preparing the land for planting begins.3.0 acre test field planted to assess 100 potential grape varieties

1975German Viticulturist, Bernd Philippi, hired to plant initial acreage of 27 acres of Ries-ling, 17 Chardonnay, and 1 MerlotConstruction of winery building begins

1976CGT is the first commercial winery in northern Michigan. Tasting Room is openedMiles Kharakasevic hired as Winemaker and General Manager.

1977Production of local Cherry and Apple wines while waiting for first grape havest

1978German Winemaker, Roland Pfleger, is hiredFirst commercial grape harvest is picked

1979 Best of Show Wine at the Michigan State Fair, 1978 Chardonnay “Sweet Sharon” awarded

First wines bottled under the name Chateau Grand Travers and The Grand Traverse Vineyards

1980First Riesling Ice Wine producedCGT production 5,000 cases per year

1981“Best Buy Rating” from the International Wine Review in the Gold Medal Catego-ry for 1981 Chardonnay

1982Winery experiences difficult financial situation during recessionFirst Vintage of Dry Riesling produced

1983The “e” was added back to the end of Travers due to customer’s continual questioning of the traditional French spelling

1984Mark Johnson hired as Cellarmaster.

1985Winemaker, Roland Pfleger returns to his family’s winery in Germany.Eddie O’Keefe begins working at the winery after graduating MSU.Mark Johnson promoted to Winemaker

1986 CGT sales exceed 20,000 cases annu-ally.

1987Ed O’Keefe Jr. establishes Old Mission Peninsula as an officially recognized AVA by the Federal Government

19881987 Riesling Ice Wine served at the Inauguration of President George Bush.4 acre Gamay Noir field planted

1989Traverse City Cherry wine products introduced

1990 Bon Appétit Magazine, “Best U.S. Wines Under $8.00”, 1988 Semidry Riesling Grand Traverse

19911989 Dry Riesling served at Michigan Governor John Engler Inauguration6 acre Nelson Road Vineyard Planted (Chardonnay & Riesling)Ash from the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in Philippines reduces normal sunlight

HISTORICAL TIMELINE

reaching earth’s surface by 10% lead-ing to three years of much cooler than normal weather

19921991 Dry Riesling Featured in Wine Spec-tator MagazineWinemaker, Bernd Croissant begins working at the wineryPlanted 3.20 Acres Krauser Orchard Vineyard (Chardonnay & Merlot)

1993New winery logo developed and imple-mented. Wines begin to sell in Japan (500 cases per yr.)Planted 3.30 Acres Krauser Pinot Noir on site of original 1974 CGT Test Field36,700 gallons of fermenting tanks added

1994CGT sells Development rights to Agri-culture property providing a scenic view shed. 2nd in the State of MI to partici-pate in program12.0 acre Santucci Vineyard Planted (Riesling, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, Gewürztraminer)Sean apprentices with Roland Pfleger/Weingut Jakob Pfleger in Herxheim am Berg, Germany

1995Winery Tasting Room is expanded.Hard winter freezeSean starts higher wine education at FA Geisenheim in Germany

1996 Winter temperature hits -10 F and grape crop is wiped outThe Inn at Chateau Grand Traverse is builtNew Grand Traverse Select brand intro-duced

1997 Inn at Chateau Grand Traverse opens.26,500 gallons of fermenting tanks added

1998 Sean O’Keefe begins working at the wineryFirst Vintage of Whole Cluster Riesling.


New 9 ton capacity Europress added

1999 2.5 acre Riesling overlook field (Canyon) planted4,000 gallons of fermenting tanks added

2000 Eddie O’Keefe named President of Cha-teau Grand Traverse3.9 Acre Fisher/Bella Donna Vineyard planted (Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris)First visit by wine critic Tom Stevenson.CGT listed as a “world-class” producer of Riesling in Sotheby’s Encyclopedia of Wine

2001 Planted 2.3 acres Riesling (a.k.a. Moon-scape)

2002 First Vintage of Ship of Fools

2003 Begin using a mechanical harvester, the first in the region

2004 First Vintage of Pinot Noir Vin GrisBegin working with OMP grower Lineau/Porchside Vineyards

2005 Purchase of Kniss & Ochs properties to plant 22 acres (Baliwick Vineyard)Winery Building L3 expanded3.5 acres of Chardonnay replanted to RieslingBegin working with OMP growers Ligon, Lagina, Quinn, Kniss10,380 gallons of fermenting tanks added

2006 Purchase Zafarana & Steen Vineyards 22 acres of existing vineyardsUpgrade to fully automated mechanical harvester

8,600 gallons of fermenting tanks added

2007 Best of Show Gold Los Angeles Interna-tional Wine Competition, 2006 Edelz-wickerDouble Gold/Best of Class MI Wine Comp, 2005 Riesling Ice Wine

Winery receiving & new press room expansionFirst midwest planting of Grüner Velt-liner at Baliwick VineyardCGT is founding member of Interna-tional Riesling FoundationFirst visit to CGT by Riesling expert Stuart Pigott. CGT featured in his book Riesling Weit WegCGT begins to distribute in NYC21,000 gallons of fermenting tanks added

2008CGT Launches new logo and label designNew 20 ton capacity Europress added.First Vintage Lot 49 Riesling49,000 gallons of fermenting tanks added

2009 Updated Traverse Bay Winery products introducedThe Summer That Never Happened = Unusually cool vintagePlanted 2.5 acres of Riesling/Blaufrän-kisch at Steen Vineyards

2010 “Best of Class Award” 2008 Lot 49 Riesling, London Int’l Wine & Spirits Competition“Chairman Award” Unanimous Gold, Riverside International Wine Competi-tion, CA. 2007 Gamay Noir Reserve-New MBF Wine Bottling line installed with 7o Btl./Min. production capabilityNew Gregoire mechanical harvester added17,250 gallons of fermenting tanks added

2011 “Best of Class Award” 2009 Lot 49 Riesling & 2008 Riesling Ice Wine, London International Wine & Spirits Competition“Best of Class Gold” 2009 Lot 49 Ries-ling & 2008 Riesling Ice Wine, San Fran-cisco International Wine Competition.700 barrel aging & storage facility constructed.Begin working with OMP grower Jo Roek2010 Whole Cluster makes Food & Wine Top 10 editor’s picks for 2011CGT begins to distribute wine in Chi-

cago, Washington D.C., Miami, Minne-apolis/St. Paul11,500 gallons of fermenting tanks added

2012 Winery opens a 14,000 sq. foot wine storage and shipping facility in Traverse CityEddie O’Keefe named Chairman, WineAmerica2010 Lot 49 Riesling amazes wine crit-ics at blind tasting of the world’s top Rieslings at 2012 Riesling Symposium in Melbourne, Australia2010 Lot 49 Riesling is Jancis Robin-son’s Wine of the Week (2/10/12).Begin working with OMP grower Dean Johnson (Renegade Vineyard)19,000 gallons of fermenting tanks added

2013CGT surpasses 100,000 cases in annual productionWines sold in 11 states and 2 countries.Chateau Grand Traverse #7 overall selling wine brand in State of MichiganCGT recognized as “Superstar” Michi-gan winery in Jancis Robinson/Linda Murphy’s book American Wine4,400 gallons of fermenting tanks added

2014CGT celebrates its 40th yearShips one container (660 cases) of Cherry Wine to ChinaCGT Tasting Room is remodeled, out-door patio addedVice President Sean O’Keefe leaves position to become head winemaker at Villa Mari VineyardsNamed one of the 101 Best Wineries in America by The Daily Meal

2015New Grand Traverse Select & CGT Reserve labels introducedEtcetera White Blend wins Best of Class and Double Gold at Int’l Eastern Wine Comp.Begin partnership “Wines of the Great Outdoors” with Michigan DNR


The Old Mission Peninsula AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan known for well-regarded Michigan wine. The Old Mission Peninsula extends northward from Traverse City into the Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan, ending at Old Mission Point. The peninsula is 19 miles (31 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide at its widest point. The climate on the peninsula is moderated by the surrounding waters (500 feet deep), helping to prevent frost during the growing season.

LOCATION Northwest Lower Michigan on the Old Mission Peninsula AVA, Traverse City, MI

WHITE ESTATE OWNED GROWER CONTRACTED TOTAL ACRESRiesling 78 Acres 54 Acres 32 AcresChardonnay 11.1 Acres 4.5 Acres 5.3 AcresPinot Gris 4.5 Acres 10.6 Acres 11.1 AcresPinot Blanc 1.8 Acres 2.0 Acres 3.8 AcresGrüner Veltliner 2.3 Acres 1.5 Acres 3.7 AcresGewürztraminer 1.6 Acres 2.9 Acres 3.5 AcresMuscat Ottonel 1.6 Acres 0.0 Acres 1.6 AcresOther Whites 0.9 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.9 AcresTotal White 101.8 Acres 75.5 Acres 177.3 Acres

RED ESTATE OWNED GROWER CONTRACTED TOTAL ACRESGamay Noir 9.0 Acres 0.0 Acres 9.0 AcresPinot Noir 6.3 Acres 2.7 Acres 9.0 AcresMerlot 2.2 Acres 3.2 Acres 5.4 AcresCabernet Franc 0.1 Acres 2.6 Acres 2.7 AcresCabernet Dorsa 1.1 Acres 0.0 Acres 1.1 AcresPinot Meunier 0.7 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.7 AcresBlaufränkisch 0.6 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.6 AcresOther Reds 0.2 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.2 AcresTotal Red 20.2 Acres 8.5 Acres 28.7 Acres

TOTAL ACRES 122 ESTATE OWNED 84 CONTRACTED 206 TOTAL

SOIL Loamy Sand/Glacial Till, pH of 7.2-8.0 pH

ELEVATION 640-850 feet Grand Traverse vineyards lie directly on the 45° North Parallel.

TERRAIN Vineyards are located primarily on southwest/west facing hillsides along the central ridge of the Old Mission Peninsula.

HEAT UNITS 5-Year Average = 2260 Degree Days (+50°F)

GROWING SEASON 145-160 days

ANNUAL PRECIPITATION 5-Yr. Average = 24.69” ANNUAL SNOWFALL 80.0 - 110” VINEYARD AGES 21 acres ...........................................37-38 years 15 acres ...........................................18-24 years 143 acres ........................................8-13 years 27 acres ..........................................5 years or less

ESTATE & GROWER VINEYARDS


OVERVIEW Chateau Grand Traverse (CGT) is a world-class winery located on Old Mission Peninsula

in Traverse City, Michigan, specializing in growing and producing Riesling wines. As the

first commercial winery in Michigan, CGT has pioneered the growth of the Michigan Wine

Industry since 1974.

YEAR FOUNDED 1974 by Edward O’Keefe

OWNERSHIP Family Owned and Operated

EMPLOYEES Approximately 38 people (plus seasonal labor)

PRODUCTION 110,000 cases (2015 est.)

APPELLATION Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan, USA

VARIETALS Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Grüner Veltliner,

Zweigelt, Gamay Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

LABELS Chateau Grand Traverse & CGT Eclectic

Grand Traverse Select

Traverse Bay Winery

FACILITIES A modern production facility which can accommodate 230,000 gallons of juice in

temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and an additional 25,000 gallons assorted

French and American Oak

COOPERAGE French Oak: Allier, Limousin, Nevers as well as American Oak

BOTTLING 1,500 cases per day - MBF Fully Automated System - Cork & Screw Cap Production

HARVESTING 35% Hand Picked, 65% Automated Mechanical

SHIPPING Domestic: MI, OH, IN, IL, CA, NY, MN, NJ, FL, VA, MD, DC, RI, TX, CO, OR, WA, NC, LA, ND, GA

Export: China

TASTING ROOMS Old Mission Peninsula (Winery, Retail, Tasting, Tours), Onekama (Retail and Tasting)

WINERY VISITORS 90,000 est. Annual Visitors

TAGLINE Uncork Your North

2017 WINERY OVERVIEW


SUSTAINABILITY OVERVIEW

As committed stewards of the land, we recognize the importance of the environment and our responsibility to provide for future generations.

Chateau Grand Traverse was the first winery in Michigan to pioneer the commercial success of vinifera grape growing.

We are also proud to be a leader in viticultural practices and environmental sustainability. As committed stewards of the

land, we recognize the importance of the environment and our responsibility to provide for future generations. We focus

our efforts in a variety of areas in the vineyards, winery, and community. Below is an overview of some of our significant

efforts to date.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENTWe use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for our insect and disease management. IPM is a systems approach to pests and diseases that combines an array of farming practices with careful monitoring of pests and their natural enemies to prevent crop damage.

COVER CROPSWe actively plant green cover crops of beneficial grasses and grains to combat erosion as well as promote a habitat that at-tracts beneficial insects, birds and predators to the vineyards.

COMPOSTINGEach year, we strengthen our soil fertility by using local poultry and dairy manure compost, leaf mulch, wood chips as well as pumice (fermented skins and seed) and lees recycled from the winery operations. This mixture is spread on our vineyards

after harvest and helps feed our soil, nourishes our vines, as well as provide weed preventative measures.

EROSION CONTROLAs an ongoing practice, we continue to improve vineyard roadways and drainage system waterways to prevent further soil

erosion around property.

BIRD HABITATWe use bird boxes to attract predator Kestrals to help combat rodents. Our winery was recognized by the Saving Birds through Habitat, for establishing a “bird friendly” habitat encouraging numerous species to inhabit the property. We erected over 35 houses to attract bird, bat, and predator species. We documented over 45 bird species now living on the vineyard property.

VINE BALANCEWe continually work on achieving vine balance, essential to producing expressive and flavorful wines. Our viticultural prac-tices, including shoot thinning, leaf pulling, crop thinning and irrigation management, all lead toward growing grapevines that

match our climate, vine vigor, soil type, crop size and canopy.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENTWe maintain a Containment Building for washing down all vineyard equipment as well as the safe storage and mixing of any spray materials. We also installed safe fuel handling stations and proper storage facilities to contain any materi-als that could potentially seep into groundwater.


SUSTAINABILITY OVERVIEW

MODERN EQUIPMENT & MECHANIZATIONOur equipment is new or current technology that is regularly maintained for efficiency. We employ the use of me-chanical weeding methods and specialized mowers to control weeds and reduce the need for herbicides. By doing so, we also eliminated the use of all pre-emergent herbicides in our estate-owned producing vineyards. Within our winery facilities we installed environmentally friendly and efficient air conditioners, tank chillers, furnaces, as well as low flow

toilets.

SOLID WASTE REDUCTION & MANAGEMENTWe utilize a wide-ranging winery recycling program for most reusable materials including glass, cardboard, pallets, stretch wrap, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and office generated paper. In addition, we installed an updated and efficient winery septic system with low emissions. Parking lot run-off is captured and routed to a holding pond for settling and

evaporation.

ELIMINATION OF CHEMICALSWe use no chemicals for cleaning or sanitation. By using means such as hot or ozonated water, steam, pressure wash-ing, scrubbing with hydrogen peroxide we are able to effectively sanitize our winemaking facilities. By the use of posi-tive pressurized rooms, and clean practices, we are able to effectively control fruit flies and or other pests.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY & TRAININGWe are proud of our employee safety practices in both our winery and vineyards. Program components include: Safety training, materials handling, confined space procedures, prevention planning, and preventive maintenance. We hold regular meetings among staff to evaluate procedures and practices for a safe workplace environment.

NOTABLE ACTIVITIES AND RECOGNITIONMAEAP Certified: (MAEAP: Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program). This program certifies that our farming practices conform to the highest environmental standards set forth by the State of Michigan.

ADOPT A HIGHWAY PROGRAMActive in this program since its inception in 1990.

© CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE • (800) 283-0247 • 12239 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 USA • Fax: (231) 223-4105 • cgtwines.com

VINEYARD LOCATIONS

Old Mission PeninsulaMICHIGAN

Latitude: 44.86484˚9 North

Longitude: 85.520303˚ West

Altitude: 682˚Elevation

Chateau Grand Traverse (CGT) is located on the 45°

North Latitude in the northwest corner of Michigan’s

Lower Peninsula.Situated on the highest point of

the Old Mission Peninsula Viticultural Appellation,

the region is greatly tempered by the deep waters

of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. The

four seasons of the year reveal themselves in full

splendor allowing each vintage crop to be regionally

expressive. This geographically unique growing area

has allowed the winery to grow European Vinifera

varietal wines since 1974.

Twin Bay Farms

Pratt Farms

Zafarana - North

Quinn - Ana Caram

Porchside Vineyards

Baliwick Vineyard

Joan Roek Vineyard

Steen Vineyard

Al Kniss Vineyard

Dean Johnson Farm

Fisher Vineyards

CGT Main Vineyard

Santucci Vineyards

Ligon Vineyards

Zafarana - North

CGT ESTATE OWNED Vineyards

CONTRACTED GROWERS


2015 International Eastern Wine Competition, CABest of Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Etcetera White BlendDouble Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Etcetera White BlendDouble Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 Late Harvest RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Whole Cluster RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Late Harvest ChardonnaySilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Semidry RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2011 Silhouette Red WineSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Pinot GrigioBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Edelzwicker

Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 Dry Riesling

2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, CADouble Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Etcetera White BlendDouble Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Lot 49 RieslingGold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Laika Grüner VeltlinerGold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Whole Cluster RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 Dry RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 Ship of FoolsSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 Late Harvest Riesling

Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 Gamay Noir

2015 Jefferson Cup Invitational, MOGold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Etcetera RoséSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Lot 49 RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Whole Cluster Riesling

Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 Gamay Noir

2014 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, CAGold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Pinot GrigioGold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Dry RieslingGold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Semidry RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Ship of Fools

Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Late Harvest Riesling

2014 Los Angeles International Wine CompetitionSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Whole Cluster RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Semidry RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Pinot GrigioSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Ship of FoolsBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Late Harvest ChardonnayBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Late Harvest RieslingBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Dry RieslingBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 Gewurztraminer

RECENT AWARDS

2014 International Eastern Wine Competition, CADouble Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Pinot GrigioBest of Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Pinot Grigio Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Whole Cluster RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Late Harvest RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Late Harvest ChardonnaySilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Semi-Dry RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Dry RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 EdelzwickerBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Ship of FoolsBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Gamay Noir

2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, CAGold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Dry RieslingGold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Whole Cluster RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Pinot GrigioSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Semi-Dry RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 EdelzwickerSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Gamay NoirSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Lot 49 RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Ship of FoolsBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Late Harvest RieslingBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Late Harvest Chardonnay

2014 Riverside International Wine Competition, CASilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Ship of Fools Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Dry RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Lot 49

2014 Michigan Wine Competition, MIGold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Lot 49 RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 Pinot Noir ReserveSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 Gamay Noir ReserveSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 EdelzwickerSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Dry RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 Whole Cluster RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Gamay NoirSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Late Harvest RieslingSilver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Semi-Dry RieslingBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 Cabernet Franc ReserveBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 LaikaBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Ship of FoolsBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 Pinot GrigioBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 Pinot Noir Vin GrisBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Semi-Dry RieslingBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 SilhouetteBronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Whole Cluster Riesling

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C H A T E A U G R A N D T R A V E R S E F A M I L Y O F W I N E B R A N D S

•Chateau Grand

Traverse® wines are vintage dated, premium

quality red and white varietal wines produced

from grapes grown in our Old Mission

Peninsula Vineyards.•

•CGT Eclectic® wines

are vintage dated, small production wines. From eccentric blends to hands-on harvesting practices to vineyard-

specific bottlings, each wine tells a unique

story.•

•Chateau Grand

Traverse Reserve® wines represent our highest-quality fruit

made into varietal red wines. Aged in oak

barrels for 20+ months.•

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C H A T E A U G R A N D T R A V E R S E F A M I L Y O F W I N E B R A N D S

•Traverse Bay Winery® wines are Cherry Wine

and Cherry Wine Blends made from northern Michigan

fruit.•

•Grand Traverse Select® wines are

non-vintage varietal wines and blends made at a popular

price.•

•CGT Wines of

Michigan® illustrate our passion for this

great state of ours. The wines are non-vintage

varietal wines and blends.

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•MichMash® wines are uniquely flavor-driven

and not focused on the individual varietal,

but on producing intricately beautiful

blends.•

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