Chateau Chantal Announces Harvest Festival 2011

Chateau Chantal announces their 12th annual Harvest Day on Saturday, October 1st from 12 noon to 4pm. Celebrate the wonders of the grape harvest and roam the winery and Bed & Breakfast during this spirited open house. All activities take place at Chateau Chantal, 12 miles North on Old Mission Peninsula. Harvest Day is open to the public and hosts the following activities, including a family fun grape stomp experience:

1 pm: Mini Slurpin’ Seminar – Learn the basics of wine tasting – slurping noises encouraged!

2 pm: Grape Stompin’ – Put Lucille Ball to shame and get in line for your chance to crush grapes the old fashioned way; with your feet!

3 pm: Mini Distillation Seminar – get an up-close view of our copper pot still and learn the basics from the winemakers about our distilled ports and brandy.

Additional benefits to the day include:
  • Exclusive case discounts of 20% off a full case of any one wine 
  • Wine Aroma Challenge & displays 
  • Winery founder, Nadine Begin, signs copies of her cookbook memoir from her open house residence (above the tasting room) 
  • Sign-up for the Wine Club 
  • Register early for Wine and Cooking Seminars 
  • Bed & Breakfast reservations & packages 
  • Private label wines (order before the holiday rush!)
Wine Tasting 11 am-7 pm 
We have several wine tasting areas (to relieve congestion) with the same wines for sampling, as well as a separate Wines by the Glass with Michigan Cheese Plates bar.

Chateau Chantal is a unique development that combines a winery, vineyards, bed and breakfast, residence, six private home sites, and winding roads, all of which combine to create a “retreat into the Old World.” The 65 acre site sits high atop a ridge 12 miles north of Traverse City, Michigan on the beautiful and historic Old Mission Peninsula. Chateau Chantal crafts many styles of wine, allowing the grape to dictate the style. The location’s unparalleled views and outstanding staff play host to B&B activities, cooking classes, wine education opportunities, Tapas Tours, conferences and meetings, small weddings, and friendly regional wine events.