In celebration of their 40th anniversary this year, the owners of Chateau Grand Traverse have announced a major redevelopment of the winery. President Eddie O'Keefe tells The Ticker that the company has several significant projects in the works.

"The first is a total remodel of our winery and tasting room," says O'Keefe. "It's been 14 to 15 years since our last makeover, so we wanted to make things nicer and more efficient in there." The company is also planning to replace its view deck, enclose its loading dock area and build a new outdoor patio off its tasting room for outdoor wine tastings and wine-by-the-glass sales during the summer.

In preparation for the renovations, which O'Keefe estimates will be completed by mid-May or early June, Chateau Grand Traverse is currently offering a 50-70 percent off inventory sale on wine-related merchandise. For more information, click here or call 231-223-7355.