January 30, 2010 – 3:37 pm
Are you social networking? We are…
We can be found in the Twitter universe at bstar2009 as well as on our Facebook fan page. Thanks social media for opening the doors of communication with new and longtime friends of Black Star Farms. The conversations on Facebook are fun and the tweets are exciting! Speaking of exciting mark your calendars for our [...]
January 29, 2010 – 2:19 pm
Calling all Pear Wine lovers…the Pear Wine is now available.Â
Definitely worth the wait! Open a bottle and experience the intense aromatics of pure pear, succulent flavors, and a delightful fruit essence. "This is possibly one of the best vintages of this wine we've produced," says Retail Sales Manager Chris Lopez.  This is no surprise as 2009 was a stellar year for [...]
January 27, 2010 – 9:01 am
Along with a perfume mixing in southern France, skiing by moonlight in St. Moritz, and the glamorous beach scene in Bali, the vineyard views of the Grand Traverse Bay wine area provide one of Travel + Leisure magazine's 50 Best Romantic Getaways for 2010. They suggest the Inn at Black Star Farms as the [...]
January 20, 2010 – 11:52 pm
Through March, the Inn is offering its Wednesday and Thursday night guests $50 Dinner Dollars to be used at either Hearth & Vine right there at the farm or at TASTES of Black Star Farms in the Mercato at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City. At Hearth & Vine guests will dine [...]
January 20, 2010 – 11:45 pm
Our vineyard cafe has gone through a metamorphosis and become an intimate space with a supper club feel.  Not only that, it's open to the public as well as to Inn guests for dinner on Wednesday through Sunday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.
Chef Paul is turning out delicious wood-fired fare and Maggie's desserts are [...]
January 16, 2010 – 11:20 am
2007 Vintner's Select
Every vintage yields select small lots with unique characteristics. This bottling is a blend of these "micro-lots," showcasing the strength of the 2007 vintage and the flavors of the Northwest region.
A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot this is a round and full-bodied dry red wine. Enjoy the rich, dark, fruit flavors that [...]
January 8, 2010 – 2:56 pm
Hour Detroit Magazine's December 2009 issue has a terrific article telling how Michigan chefs and restaurateurs are jumping on the "local" bandwagon. It's a good read for all you locavores. And if you're drinking local as well, thank you! Local wines, brews and spirits are now known as locapours. That's your new word for 2010.
January 8, 2010 – 2:09 pm
Wow, 2009! What a year for cherries, pears and apples. Of course the abundance of these fresh fruits was a highlight to last summer's list of fresh edibles. Months later we are still lucky to capture the pure essence of these fruits in the wines. Fruity, fun and flavorful the fruit wines of Black Star [...]
January 6, 2010 – 3:26 pm
A nice article by wine enthusiast and Michigan wine lover Mike Brenton. Thanks Mike for sharing your knowledge about the growing and production processes of ice wine. Read more here…
January 2, 2010 – 9:56 am
10 resolutions for current and wannabe wine lovers to consider in the New Year. One size doesn’t fit all, so pick and choose accordingly.
Read more of Joel Goldberg's 10 resolutions to help you wine your way through 2010 here…
