Summer’s Last Pour: Five-Course Pairing Dinner ft. Chateau Grand Traverse

Summer’s Last Pour

A French Toast Bistro Wine Dinner

by Chef Christopher Kinnun

++ A Seasonal Michigan Pairing Experience with Chateau Grand Traverse ++

As summer draws to a close, Summer’s Last Pour invites guests to savor the flavors of the season with five chef-crafted courses paired exclusively with wines from Chateau Grand Traverse, one of Michigan’s most celebrated wineries, rooted in the Old Mission Peninsula. Known for their expressive varietals and dedication to Michigan’s wine-growing heritage, Chateau Grand Traverse brings a taste of northern elegance to every glass.

This five-course experience captures the transition from late-summer abundance to early harvest comfort—where tender cauliflower carpaccio leads into bright spinach and strawberry salad, quail is filled with orchard apples, and roasted pork loin meets the warmth of peach chutney. The evening closes with a silky sweet corn panna cotta, a nod to Michigan’s golden fields. Each course is paired with a 2oz pour, offering a curated tasting journey through the heart of Michigan wine country.

To elevate the atmosphere, guests will enjoy live piano music throughout the evening—a warm, inviting soundtrack to toast the final days of summer.

About the Event:

Join us for Summer’s Last Pour—a five-course dinner experience that celebrates Michigan’s late-summer flavors and early harvest pairings. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted by our chef team and paired with Chateau Grand Traverse wines, grown and bottled in the Old Mission Peninsula’s cool-climate vineyards.

Pricing:

$90 per person (includes gratuity)

🍷 Includes five 2oz pours of Chateau Grand Traverse wine (one per course)

🥂 Optional full wine pairing available for an additional price

Menu Highlights:

• Cauliflower Carpaccio

• Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Spiced Pepitas

• Apple-Stuffed Quail with Swiss Chard

• Roasted Pork Loin with Peach Chutney

• Sweet Corn Panna Cotta

Whether you’re a devoted wine enthusiast or simply looking to experience the beauty of Michigan wines alongside scratch-made dishes, this is the perfect way to savor the season—one pour at a time.

Host or Publisher French Toast Bistro - Clawson