Ice wine is a specialty dessert wine made from grapes that have been frozen naturally on the vine. Very few locations can make true ice wine, and the Traverse City area is lucky to be one such spot.
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Women in Wine Q&A
Thursday, May 20, 2021 9:00 AM by Traverse City Tourism

Here in Traverse City, we are all about the vino. We’re also all about girl power, which is why we sat down with two of the leading women in wine in northern Michigan—Marie-Chantal Dalese, President and CEO of Chateau Chantal, and Sherri Fenton, Manager Owner of Black Star Farms—to chat about the industry…and get recs for our next favorite vintage!
Climbing Hills to Enjoy the Fall Color
Monday, August 29, 2016 10:00 AM by Mike Norton

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying the fall color from below – looking up from the seat of your bike or your car as you pass a blazing hillside of red, gold and orange maples. Hard-core foliage fans, however, won’t be content until they’ve climbed the summits of a few hills to enjoy the autumn display from above.
A Look at What Makes the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail Stand Out
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 4:00 PM by Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail

The Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail®, north of Traverse City, feature some of the best wines in Michigan. As we get ready to celebrate Michigan Wine Month in April, here’s a look at what makes the eight distinct Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail® stand out from the crowd of more than 100 Michigan wineries.
Pair the Perfect Holiday Wines from Old Mission Peninsula
Monday, December 8, 2014 2:00 AM by Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
It’s the time of the year for giving and receiving, and celebrating with those we love. It’s also a great time to give and celebrate with wine, try new wines and see how pairing the right wine with your holiday meal can enhance your
Winter Wine-Touring on the Old Mission Peninsula
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 2:00 AM by Traverse City Tourism
By MIKE NORTON
It was a beautiful weekend on the Old Mission Peninsula. Blue skies were punctuated by an occasional flurry of snow, and Grand Traverse Bay was frozen solid: a sheet of unbroken white, bordered on
The B&Bs of Traverse City: Every One Has a Story
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 3:00 AM by Traverse City Tourism
By MIKE NORTON
Among the many high points of my job are the opportunities to get out of the office and actually meet some of the people who make Traverse City such a fun place for people to visit.
I’ve gotten to