{"title":"White Wines","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite wine has always been central to the identity of Chateau Grand Traverse. Shaped by the cool climate conditions of Old Mission Peninsula, our white wines are known for vibrant acidity, expressive aromatics, and remarkable balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis category includes everything from dry, mineral driven varietals to lush late harvest styles and approachable everyday favorites. Riesling remains at the heart of the winery, but Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, and other cool climate whites all contribute to a lineup that captures the freshness and purity of Northern Michigan wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barrel-fermented-chardonnay","title":"Barrel Fermented Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eFermented and aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, this estate-grown Chardonnay brings depth and richness to Northern Michigan's cool-climate hallmark. Medium gold in hue, it offers ripe pear, baked apple, honeydew, and toasted hazelnut on the nose. The palate layers lemon curd, brioche, warm spice, subtle oak tannin, and vanilla cream over a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975178612944,"sku":"barrel-fermented-chardonnay","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/BarrelFermentedChardonnayFrontLabel.jpg?v=1775760693"},{"product_id":"block-twelve-riesling","title":"Block Twelve Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlock Twelve is one of CGT's most prized vineyard parcels, where southeast-facing slopes and mineral-rich soils create ideal conditions for cool-climate Riesling. The 2022 vintage benefited from steady ripening and excellent acidity, making it one of the most expressive to date. Pale straw with green reflections. The nose delivers honeysuckle, lime blossom, and peach skin. On the palate: juicy citrus, green apple, and subtle tropical notes wrapped in a sleek, dry finish. Crystalline acidity and tension make this a precise, terroir-driven expression of the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975178645712,"sku":"block-twelve-riesling","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/Block12Riesling.jpg?v=1775760791"},{"product_id":"chardonnay-grand-traverse-select","title":"Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Grand Traverse Select Chardonnay showcases a clean, focused style aged with a light touch of oak to build structure while preserving bright fruit. Straw-gold in color with aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and a hint of toasted vanilla. The palate is vibrant and medium-bodied, featuring flavors of citrus peel, apple skin, and light cream. Soft oak aging adds subtle warmth without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975178678480,"sku":"chardonnay-grand-traverse-select","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/GTSChardonnayFront.jpg?v=1775760852"},{"product_id":"dry-riesling","title":"Dry Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Dry Riesling channels the Old Mission Peninsula's maritime influence and glacial soils into a linear, citrus-driven white. Pale straw in hue with green reflections. Expect aromas of lime zest, white peach, and green apple, followed by hints of jasmine and wet stone. The palate is taut, dry, and mineral-driven, with a focused core of lemon-lime brightness, white flowers, and subtle herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975178842320,"sku":"dry-riesling","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/DryRieslingFrontLabel.jpg?v=1775761607"},{"product_id":"gewurztraminer","title":"Gewürztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorthern Michigan's cool climate and long daylight hours are ideal for coaxing complexity from this expressive Alsatian grape. Pale straw in the glass, with aromas of rose petal, lychee, ripe melon, and ginger. The palate is medium-bodied and off-dry, offering citrus, honey, and white pepper. A gentle finish marked by floral spice and acidity makes it perfect for bold cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975178973392,"sku":"gewurztraminer","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/GewurztraminerFrontLabel.jpg?v=1775762267"},{"product_id":"gruner-veltliner","title":"Grüner Veltliner","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of CGT's most distinct cool-climate whites, this Grüner Veltliner draws on the Peninsula's limestone and glacial soils to deliver sharp definition. Bright greenish-straw in color, the nose is herbaceous with green apple, lime, and white pepper. On the palate, a mouthwatering texture wraps around notes of ripe melon and citrus peel. The finish is long, crisp, and slightly spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975179006160,"sku":"gruner-veltliner","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/GrunerFrontLabel.jpg?v=1775762462"},{"product_id":"late-harvest-chardonnay","title":"Late Harvest Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested from late-ripening Chardonnay blocks, this wine brings together late harvest richness with cool-climate structure. Amber gold in hue with aromas of pineapple upside-down cake, baked apple, and toasted almond. The palate is plush and silky, with mango, peach preserves, creamy vanilla custard, butterscotch, and citrus peel over a softly sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975179071696,"sku":"late-harvest-chardonnay","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/LateHArvestChardonnayFrontLabel.jpg?v=1775762681"},{"product_id":"late-harvest-riesling","title":"Late Harvest Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate Harvest Riesling is a defining wine for Chateau Grand Traverse and a benchmark for late harvest whites in the Midwest. Crafted from 100% Riesling grown in Northern Michigan's cool-climate vineyards, it is harvested later in the season to achieve higher natural sugar levels while preserving bright acidity. Fermented slowly at low temperatures in stainless steel, it offers baked apple, ripe pear, peach nectar, honeycomb, tropical notes, and citrus peel with elegant sweetness and a clean persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975179104464,"sku":"late-harvest-riesling","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/LateHArvestRieslingFrontLabel.jpg?v=1775763189"},{"product_id":"pinot-grigio","title":"Pinot Grigio","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown on the cooler slopes of the Old Mission Peninsula, this Pinot Grigio displays Northern Michigan's signature freshness and precision. Unlike mass-market Italian styles that lean neutral, CGT’s version bursts with orchard fruit and a mineral backbone shaped by glacial deposits and limestone-rich subsoils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight straw with silvery edges. Aromatics of apple skin, lemon zest, and white pear lead to a refreshing, linear palate. A bracing acidity lifts the wine, delivering a clean and persistent finish that nods to Alpine expressions of the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975179202768,"sku":"pinot-grigio","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/PinotGrigioFrontLabel.jpg?v=1775763327"},{"product_id":"pinot-grigio-grand-traverse-select","title":"Pinot Grigio","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Grand Traverse Select Pinot Grigio is made to be your go-to white wine for weeknight meals, casual gatherings, or an easy sip at the end of the day. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, this non-vintage wine is crafted for purity and freshness. Pale straw in the glass, it opens with aromas of lemon zest, white peach, and green apple. On the palate, it's light-bodied and zippy, with citrus and orchard fruit flavors, balanced by a clean mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975179235536,"sku":"pinot-grigio-grand-traverse-select","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/GTSPinotGrigioFrontLabel.jpg?v=1775763399"},{"product_id":"sauvignon-blanc-grand-traverse-select","title":"Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted as part of our Grand Traverse Select line, this Sauvignon Blanc blend reflects our commitment to quality, value, and sustainability. Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, the result is fresh, vibrant, and easy to enjoy. Pale lemon in hue, it opens with aromas of grapefruit, green melon, and lemongrass. The palate is crisp and energetic, with flavors of lime peel, white peach, and fresh herbs, finishing clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975179432144,"sku":"sauvignon-blanc-grand-traverse-select","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/GTSSauvignonBlancFrontLabel.jpg?v=1775764000"},{"product_id":"sauvignon-blanc-reserve","title":"Sauvignon Blanc Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is the culmination of a five-year investment to bring a rising global varietal to Northern Michigan's shores. Sourced from sandy-loam soils on the sloped vineyards of Old Mission Peninsula and fermented and aged exclusively in temperature-controlled stainless steel, the wine favors precision and poise over excess. It offers grapefruit zest, lemongrass, passionfruit, fresh basil, subtle salinity, and a vibrant, steely finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975179464912,"sku":"sauvignon-blanc-reserve","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/SauvignonBlancReserve.jpg?v=1775764051"},{"product_id":"semidry-riesling","title":"Semidry Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur semidry Riesling balances the bright acidity of cool-climate fruit with ripe orchard character and a touch of residual sugar. Pale yellow in the glass with aromas of honeycrisp apple, ripe pear, and lemon balm. 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A portion of the Pinot Blanc adds weight and a creamy mid-palate, while the Pinot Gris brings aromatic lift and brightness, and the Pinot Blanc contributes minerality and fruit-forward flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975179563216,"sku":"ship-of-fools","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/ShipofFools.jpg?v=1775764257"},{"product_id":"sweet-harvest-riesling-grand-traverse-select","title":"Sweet Harvest Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Grand Traverse Select Sweet Harvest Riesling is crafted from 100% European Vinifera grapes sourced from trusted vineyards and growers. Fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel under temperature control, the wine shows a golden straw hue with expressive notes of apricot, honeycrisp apple, and tropical melon. The palate is round and lush with a silky mouthfeel, delivering ripe fruit flavors balanced by gentle acidity and a bright, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975179628752,"sku":"sweet-harvest-riesling-grand-traverse-select","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7823\/6112\/files\/GTSSweetHarvestRieslingFront.jpg?v=1775764539"},{"product_id":"whole-cluster-riesling","title":"Whole Cluster Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole Cluster Riesling is made by fermenting entire clusters of hand-harvested Riesling grapes rather than separating fruit from stems before pressing. This Old World-inspired method extracts more phenolic complexity from the skins and stems, adding subtle texture and a layered aromatic profile. 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