2018 Winery Information Guide

2018 WINERY INFORMATION GUIDE

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

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

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 recognize 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

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

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.

1969-1972 1981 reaching earth’s surface by 10% leading to three years of much cooler than Ed O’Keefe Jr. travels to Europe with Bill “Best Buy Rating” from the International normal weather Krauser to survey wine industry Wine Review in the Gold Medal Catego- Starts European Wine Import Company ry for 1981 Chardonnay 1992 1982 1991 Dry Riesling Featured in Wine Spec- tator Magazine 1973 Winery experiences difficult financial Winemaker, Bernd Croissant begins Ed O’Keefe Jr. sells his Detroit based situation during recession businesss, hires Dr. Helmut Becker from working at the winery Geisenheim, W. Germany for a feasibility First Vintage of Dry Riesling produced Planted 3.20 Acres Krauser Orchard study on planting Vinifera grapes on Old Vineyard (Chardonnay & Merlot) Mission Peninsula 1983 The “e” was added back to the end of 1993 1974 Travers due to customer’s continual New winery logo developed and imple- questioning of the traditional French mented. Chateau Grand Traverse is incorporated. spelling The Old Mission Peninsula Winery proper- Wines begin to sell in Japan (500 cases ty is purchased and land contouring and 1984 per yr.) Planted 3.30 Acres Krauser Pinot Noir on preparing the land for planting begins. Mark Johnson hired as Cellarmaster. 3.0 acre test field planted to assess 100 site of original 1974 CGT Test Field potential grape varieties 36,700 gallons of fermenting tanks 1985 added Winemaker, Roland Pfleger returns to 1975 his family’s winery in Germany. 1994 German Viticulturist, Bernd Philippi, hired Eddie O’Keefe begins working at the CGT sells Development rights to Agri- to plant initial acreage of 27 acres of Ries- winery after graduating MSU. culture property providing a scenic view ling, 17 Chardonnay, and 1 Merlot Mark Johnson promoted to Winemaker shed. 2nd in the State of MI to partici- Construction of winery building begins pate in program 1986 12.0 acre Santucci Vineyard Planted 1976 CGT sales exceed 20,000 cases annu- (Riesling, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, Gewürztraminer) CGT is the first commercial winery in ally. Sean apprentices with Roland Pfleger/ northern Michigan. Tasting Room is 1987 Weingut Jakob Pfleger in Herxheim am opened Berg, Germany Miles Kharakasevic hired as Winemaker Ed O’Keefe Jr. establishes Old Mission Peninsula as an officially recognized and General Manager. AVA by the Federal Government 1995 Winery Tasting Room is expanded. 1977 1988 Hard winter freeze Production of local Cherry and Apple Sean starts higher wine education at FA wines while waiting for first grape havest 1987 Riesling Ice Wine served at the Inauguration of President George Bush. Geisenheim in Germany 1978 4 acre Gamay Noir field planted 1996 German Winemaker, Roland Pfleger, is 1989 Winter temperature hits -10 F and grape hired crop is wiped out Traverse City Cherry wine products First commercial grape harvest is picked The Inn at Chateau Grand Traverse is introduced built New Grand Traverse Select brand intro- 1979 1990 duced Best of Show Wine at the Michigan Bon Appétit Magazine, “Best U.S. Wines State Fair, 1978 Chardonnay “Sweet Under $8.00”, 1988 Semidry Riesling 1997 Grand Traverse Sharon” awarded Inn at Chateau Grand Traverse opens. First wines bottled under the name 1991 26,500 gallons of fermenting tanks added Chateau Grand Travers and The Grand 1989 Dry Riesling served at Michigan Traverse Vineyards Governor John Engler Inauguration 1998 6 acre Nelson Road Vineyard Planted Sean O’Keefe begins working at the 1980 (Chardonnay & Riesling) winery First Riesling Ice Wine produced Ash from the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in First Vintage of Whole Cluster Riesling. CGT production 5,000 cases per year Philippines reduces normal sunlight

© CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE • 800.283.0247 • 12239 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 USA • Fax: 231.223.4105 • cgtwines.com New 9 ton capacity Europress added Winery receiving & new press room cago, Washington D.C., Miami, Minne- expansion apolis/St. Paul

1999 First midwest planting of Grüner Velt- 11,500 gallons of fermenting tanks added 2.5 acre Riesling overlook field (Canyon) liner at Baliwick Vineyard planted CGT is founding member of Interna- 2012 tional Riesling Foundation 4,000 gallons of fermenting tanks added Winery opens a 14,000 sq. foot wine First visit to CGT by Riesling expert Stuart Pigott. CGT featured in his book storage and shipping facility in Traverse 2000 City Eddie O’Keefe named President of Cha- Riesling Weit Weg teau Grand Traverse CGT begins to distribute in NYC Eddie O’Keefe named Chairman, 3.9 Acre Fisher/Bella Donna Vineyard 21,000 gallons of fermenting tanks WineAmerica planted (Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris) added 2010 Lot 49 Riesling amazes wine crit- First visit by wine critic Tom Stevenson. ics at blind tasting of the world’s top CGT listed as a “world-class” producer 2008 Rieslings at 2012 Riesling Symposium of Riesling in Sotheby’s Encyclopedia of CGT Launches new logo and label in Melbourne, Australia Wine design 2010 Lot 49 Riesling is Jancis Robin- New 20 ton capacity Europress added. son’s Wine of the Week (2/10/12).

2001 First Vintage Lot 49 Riesling Begin working with OMP grower Dean Planted 2.3 acres Riesling (a.k.a. Moon- 49,000 gallons of fermenting tanks Johnson (Renegade Vineyard) scape) added 19,000 gallons of fermenting tanks added 2002 2009 First Vintage of Ship of Fools Updated Traverse Bay Winery products 2013 introduced CGT surpasses 100,000 cases in annual 2003 The Summer That Never Happened = Begin using a mechanical harvester, the Unusually cool vintage production first in the region Planted 2.5 acres of Riesling/Blaufrän- Wines sold in 11 states and 2 countries. kisch at Steen Vineyards Chateau Grand Traverse #7 overall 2004 selling wine brand in State of Michigan First Vintage of Pinot Noir Vin Gris 2010 CGT recognized as “Superstar” Michi- Begin working with OMP grower Lineau/ “Best of Class Award” 2008 Lot 49 gan winery in Jancis Robinson/Linda Porchside Vineyards Riesling, London Int’l Wine & Spirits Murphy’s book American Wine Competition 4,400 gallons of fermenting tanks

2005 “Chairman Award” Unanimous Gold, added Purchase of Kniss & Ochs properties to Riverside International Wine Competi- plant 22 acres (Baliwick Vineyard) tion, CA. 2007 Gamay Noir Reserve- 2014 Winery Building L3 expanded New MBF Wine Bottling line installed with 7o Btl./Min. production capability 3.5 acres of Chardonnay replanted to CGT celebrates its 40th year Riesling New Gregoire mechanical harvester Ships one container (660 cases) of added Begin working with OMP growers Ligon, Cherry Wine to China Lagina, Quinn, Kniss 17,250 gallons of fermenting tanks added CGT Tasting Room is remodeled, out- 10,380 gallons of fermenting tanks added door patio added 2011 Vice President Sean O’Keefe leaves 2006 “Best of Class Award” 2009 Lot 49 position to become head winemaker Purchase Zafarana & Steen Vineyards 22 Riesling & 2008 Riesling Ice Wine, at Villa Mari Vineyards acres of existing vineyards London International Wine & Spirits Named one of the 101 Best Wineries in Upgrade to fully automated mechanical Competition America by The Daily Meal harvester “Best of Class Gold” 2009 Lot 49 Ries- ling & 2008 Riesling Ice Wine, San Fran- 2015 8,600 gallons of fermenting tanks added cisco International Wine Competition. 700 barrel aging & storage facility New Grand Traverse Select & CGT 2007 constructed. Reserve labels introduced Best of Show Gold Los Angeles Interna- Begin working with OMP grower Jo Etcetera White Blend wins Best of tional Wine Competition, 2006 Edelz- Roek Class and Double Gold at Int’l Eastern wicker 2010 Whole Cluster makes Food & Wine Comp. Wine Top 10 editor’s picks for 2011 Double Gold/Best of Class MI Wine Begin partnership “Wines of the Great Comp, 2005 Riesling Ice Wine CGT begins to distribute wine in Chi- 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 ACRES Riesling 78 Acres 54 Acres 32 Acres Chardonnay 11.1 Acres 4.5 Acres 5.3 Acres Pinot Gris 4.5 Acres 10.6 Acres 11.1 Acres Pinot Blanc 1.8 Acres 2.0 Acres 3.8 Acres Grüner Veltliner 2.3 Acres 1.5 Acres 3.7 Acres Gewürztraminer 1.6 Acres 2.9 Acres 3.5 Acres Muscat Ottonel 1.6 Acres 0.0 Acres 1.6 Acres Other Whites 0.9 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.9 Acres Total White 101.8 Acres 75.5 Acres 177.3 Acres RED ESTATE OWNED GROWER CONTRACTED TOTAL ACRES Gamay Noir 9.0 Acres 0.0 Acres 9.0 Acres Pinot Noir 6.3 Acres 2.7 Acres 9.0 Acres Merlot 2.2 Acres 3.2 Acres 5.4 Acres Cabernet Franc 0.1 Acres 2.6 Acres 2.7 Acres Cabernet Dorsa 1.1 Acres 0.0 Acres 1.1 Acres Pinot Meunier 0.7 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.7 Acres Blaufränkisch 0.6 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.6 Acres Other Reds 0.2 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.2 Acres Total 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

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

© CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE • 800.283.0247 • 12239 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 USA • Fax: 231.223.4105 • cgtwines.com 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 MANAGEMENT We 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 CROPS We 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. COMPOSTING Each 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 CONTROL As an ongoing practice, we continue to improve vineyard roadways and drainage system waterways to prevent further soil erosion around property. BIRD HABITAT We 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 BALANCE We continually work on achieving vine balance, essential to producing expressive and flavorful wines. Our viticultural practices, 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 MANAGEMENT We 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 materials that could potentially seep into groundwater.

MODERN EQUIPMENT & MECHANIZATION Our equipment is new or current technology that is regularly maintained for efficiency. We employ the use of mechanical 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 & MANAGEMENT We 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 CHEMICALS We use no chemicals for cleaning or sanitation. By using means such as hot or ozonated water, steam, pressure washing, 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 & TRAINING We 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 RECOGNITION MAEAP 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 PROGRAM Active in this program since its inception in 1990.

Old Mission Peninsula MICHIGAN

Twin Bay Farms Latitude: 44.86484˚9 North Zafarana - North Zafarana - North Longitude: 85.520303˚ West Pratt Farms Altitude: 682˚Elevation Ligon Vineyards Quinn - Ana Caram

Porchside Vineyards Chateau Grand Traverse (CGT) is located on the 45° Baliwick Vineyard Al Kniss Vineyard North Latitude in the northwest corner of Michigan’s Steen Vineyard Lower Peninsula.Situated on the highest point of

the Old Mission Peninsula Viticultural Appellation, Joan Roek Vineyard the region is greatly tempered by the deep waters Dean Johnson Farm of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. The

four seasons of the year reveal themselves in full Fisher Vineyards splendor allowing each vintage crop to be regionally CGT Main Vineyard expressive. This geographically unique growing area Santucci Vineyards has allowed the winery to grow European Vinifera

varietal wines since 1974.

CGT ESTATE OWNED Vineyards CONTRACTED GROWERS

2015 International Eastern Wine Competition, CA 2014 International Eastern Wine Competition, CA Best of Class...... 2013 Etcetera White Blend Double Gold...... 2012 Pinot Grigio Double Gold...... 2013 Etcetera White Blend Best of Class...... 2012 Pinot Grigio Double Gold...... 2013 Late Harvest Riesling Silver...... 2012 Whole Cluster Riesling Silver...... 2013 Whole Cluster Riesling Silver...... 2012 Late Harvest Riesling Silver...... 2013 Late Harvest Chardonnay Silver...... 2012 Late Harvest Chardonnay Silver...... 2013 Semidry Riesling Silver...... 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling Silver...... 2011 Silhouette Red Wine Silver...... 2012 Dry Riesling Silver...... 2013 Pinot Grigio Silver...... 2011 Edelzwicker Bronze...... 2012 Edelzwicker Bronze...... 2012 Ship of Fools Bronze...... 2013 Dry Riesling Bronze...... 2012 Gamay Noir

2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, CA 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, CA Double Gold...... 2013 Etcetera White Blend Gold...... 2012 Dry Riesling Double Gold...... 2013 Lot 49 Riesling Gold...... 2012 Whole Cluster Riesling Gold...... 2013 Laika Grüner Veltliner Silver...... 2012 Pinot Grigio Gold...... 2013 Whole Cluster Riesling Silver...... 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling Silver...... 2013 Dry Riesling Silver...... 2011 Edelzwicker Silver...... 2013 Ship of Fools Silver...... 2012 Gamay Noir Silver...... 2013 Late Harvest Riesling Silver...... 2012 Lot 49 Riesling Silver...... 2013 Gamay Noir Silver...... 2012 Ship of Fools Bronze...... 2012 Late Harvest Riesling 2015 Jefferson Cup Invitational, MO Bronze...... 2012 Late Harvest Chardonnay Gold...... 2013 Etcetera Rosé Silver...... 2013 Lot 49 Riesling 2014 Riverside International Wine Competition, CA Silver...... 2013 Whole Cluster Riesling Silver...... 2012 Ship of Fools Silver...... 2013 Gamay Noir Silver...... 2012 Dry Riesling Silver...... 2012 Lot 49 2014 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, CA 2014 Michigan Wine Competition, MI Gold...... 2012 Pinot Grigio Gold...... 2012 Dry Riesling Gold...... 2013 Lot 49 Riesling Silver...... 2011 Pinot Noir Reserve Gold...... 2012 Semidry Riesling Silver...... 2011 Gamay Noir Reserve Silver...... 2012 Ship of Fools Silver...... 2012 Edelzwicker Bronze...... 2012 Late Harvest Riesling Silver...... 2012 Dry Riesling Silver...... 2013 Whole Cluster Riesling 2014 Los Angeles International Wine Competition Silver...... 2013 Gamay Noir Silver...... 2012 Whole Cluster Riesling Silver...... 2013 Late Harvest Riesling Silver...... 2012 Semidry Riesling Silver...... 2013 Semi-Dry Riesling Silver...... 2012 Pinot Grigio Bronze...... 2011 Cabernet Franc Reserve Silver...... 2012 Ship of Fools Bronze...... 2013 Laika Bronze...... 2013 Ship of Fools Bronze ...... 2012 Late Harvest Chardonnay Bronze...... 2013 Pinot Grigio Bronze...... 2012 Late Harvest Riesling Bronze...... 2012 Pinot Noir Vin Gris Bronze...... 2012 Dry Riesling Bronze...... 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling Bronze...... 2011 Gewurztraminer Bronze...... 2012 Silhouette Bronze...... 2012 Whole Cluster Riesling

CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE FAMILY OF WINE BRANDS

BRAND BOTTLE STORY

• 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. •

CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE • WINERY • VINEYARDS • INN • OLD MISSION PENINSULA 12239 CENTER ROAD • TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN • 49686 • (800) 283.0247 • CGTWINES.COM 2 OF 2

CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE FAMILY OF WINE BRANDS

BRAND BOTTLE STORY

• 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. • • MichMash® wines are uniquely flavor-driven and not focused on the individual varietal, but on producing intricately beautiful blends. •

CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE • WINERY • VINEYARDS • INN • OLD MISSION PENINSULA 12239 CENTER ROAD • TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN • 49686 • (800) 283.0247 • CGTWINES.COM