We've recently released new vintages of two old favorite wines, 2008 Arcturos Pinot Noir Rose and 2008 Arcturos Sur Lie Chardonnay. Here's how our winemaker, Lee Lutes, describes them:
2008 Arcturos Pinot Noir Rose – $13.50
"We make this dry rose only in riper vintages and in small quantities. Bright, fresh berry and watermelon fruit notes make this a lovely, delicate light-bodied wine. Try this wine with light summer salads, mild cheeses, as well as grilled fish or chicken."
2008 Arcturos Sur Lie Chardonnay – $12.50
"This may be the perfect representation of Michigan Chardonnay. There is no oak used in the fermentation or aging, so what you have is the pure expression of fruit and soil in one of the great grapes of the world."
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I was up your way a few years back, had some of your wine at the resort we stayed at. I think it was called Homewood something or other. Nice place, had a good time, I should remember the name. Not the point of my note though. While there I ordered a glass of red and got your wine. Liked it so I bought a few bottles from them. Fast forward to 2009, 10 years later, opened a bottle tonight from your 1999 vintage cab, franc, merlot blend. WOW!!!! Aged wonderfully, full of complex berry accents, a hint of pepper flavor and just the right touch of woody oak after taste. Just wanted you to know , I liked it the first time and loved it the second time, 10 years later. Good job guys. Thanks.
Thanks Matt. The wine you may have had at the resort was Red House Red. This is our house red wine.
Glad to hear that you recently enjoyed the Merlot/Cab Franc blend. This wine typically ages very well and is a wonderful example of what we can do with these grapes in Michigan.
The 2007 Leorie Vineyard bottle is now available for sale and this wine will age beautifully as well.
Take Care!
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