Tabone Vineyards
1.2 miles straight-line proximity · A wine-first stop for aromatic whites, Riesling, rosé, and sparkling styles in a smaller family-run setting.
Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
A destination-scale Old Mission stop that works when the group wants wine, a broad lineup, and one of the peninsula's defining hilltop settings.
Old Mission PeninsulaTraverse City
Destination AnchorBest-fit role
3 / 5Wine-specificity signal
45 minSuggested tasting stop
Current official trail memberOld Mission Peninsula Wine Trail · membership checked 2026-08-29Official trail listing
Why choose Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn?
Hilltop inn and winery near the peninsula's high point with vineyard and bay views. Broad lineup and a B&B on site; central to the upper cluster.
Verified varietals
Cabernet FrancChardonnayGewüRztraminerMerlotPinot BlancPinot GrisPinot NoirRiesling
Varietal list checked 2026-08-29 from Traverse City Tourism.
When it may not be your stop
- you want only small, quiet producers
Make the stop earn its place
Does Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn belong in your day?
For this trip: A destination-scale Old Mission stop that works when the group wants wine, a broad lineup, and one of the peninsula's defining hilltop settings.
Make room for: 45 minutes to taste, plus actual road travel. Food is listed here; confirm the menu and service on your date.
The tradeoff: you want only small, quiet producers
Before you go: Weekly posted hours are useful planning evidence, not a guarantee for holidays or seasonal days. Check reservations and the winery's site.
We return to Michigan wine country often and favor a day with room to taste and explore. These are evidence-based planning observations, not invented personal tasting reviews.
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Two nearby wineries that make sense with it
These are route-oriented companions, not claims that they are the two “best” wineries nearby.
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
2.3 miles straight-line proximity · A polished Old Mission anchor for wine plus scenery, especially when rosé or Sauvignon Blanc fits the group.