2010 Arcturos Riesling
This Riesling, is a prime example of how versatile and perfect Riesling is for growing in Michigan. Riesling is a variety that when grown under excellent conditions, like the 2010 vintage, can be a highly aromatic and flavorful variety.| Appellation: | Old Mission Peninsula |
| Blend: | 100% Riesling |
| Harvest: | 10/8/10 |
| Bottling: | 11.6% alcohol, 3% residual sugar, 4/13/2011, 1680 cases |
| Price: | $15.50 |
Flavor and Aroma:This wine presents classic Riesling aromas of delicate white flowers and stone fruit. Ripe flavors of tangerine, peach and apple follow on the palate.
Aging Potential:
Drink now or within the next five years.
Thoughts for Food:
This wine is very dynamic with foods and often complements any table. We recommend pairing it with grilled fish, medium spiced curry dishes, and sushi or other Asian inspired meals.
Wine Makers Comments:
This is a lovely medium dry riesling. Our winemaking philosophy with this grape is to enhance the pretty fruit in the variety and the minerality of the soils in which it is grown.
-Lee Lutes, Winery Manager/Winemaker
Medals:
Double Gold: 2012 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold: Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Gold: 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver: 2012 Indy International Wine Competition
Silver: 2012 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition
Silver: 2012 Pacific Rim Wine Competition
Silver: 2012 Riverside International Wine Competition
Silver: 2011 The Great Lakes Wine Competition
Silver: 2011 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition
Black Star Farms • 10844 E. Revold Road • Suttons Bay, MI 49682
phone: 231-271-4970 • fax: 231.271.4883 • email: wine@blackstarfarms.com
www.blackstarfarms.com