Friday, May 8th is "Mom's Night Out": We will be featuring some great wines and our Limousine Service partners will be offering special deals for moms.
Paradise Shuttle is offering $25 per person from 5 – 8 on Friday, May 8. That is $10 off the normal rate for wine tours, pick up anywhere in Traverse [...]
Category Archives: Black Star Farms
LPVA Second Fridays: Mom's Night Out, May 8th, 2009
May 5, 2009 – 9:44 am
Photos from the 2008 LPVA Spring Sip & Savor
April 26, 2009 – 10:25 am
See this bigger on Flickr.
Coming up this weekend – May 2&3, 2009. Get all the details and tickets from our Sip & Savor page.
Black Star Farms Ice Wine Served at White House Dinner
February 23, 2009 – 1:52 pm
The Detroit News reports that our very own Black Star Farms had the distinction of having their A Capella Riesling ice wine serve at a recent White House dinner. Below is the article 'Governors sip Michigan ice wine at White House'.
LANSING — The sauvignon blanc was from California, the pinot noir from Oregon.
But the [...]
2nd Annual Valentines Day Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Red Ginger in Traverse City
February 10, 2009 – 1:13 pm
Get an early start on Valentine's Day with a special pairing of Chocolate and wine from local growers and chocolatiers on Saturday February 14th, 2pm-4pm.
Mingle with Mimi Wheeler of Grocer's Daughter Chocolate in Empire. Sip wine with Larry Mawby, Lee Lutes of Black Star Farms and Brian Ulbrich from Left Foot Charley.
Tickets are $15 and [...]
On the Road: Wine and Dine with Black Star Farms
February 10, 2009 – 12:51 pm
Kellogg Center, East Lansing – Feb. 12, 7pm, $65
Join Black Star Farms' winemaker, Lee Lutes, as he partners with State Room chefs to prepare an elegant four-course dinner, showcasing Northern Michigan's world-class wines. Register by calling 517-432-5049.
Red Ginger Restaurant, Traverse City – Feb.14, $15
Stop by Red Ginger between 2-4 p.m. and treat your Valentine to [...]
Holiday Open House at Black Star Farms – Dec. 27, 2008
December 22, 2008 – 10:50 am
Sat., Dec. 27, 11am-5pm, Holiday Open House at Black Star Farms (all three locations). Enjoy two complimentary mulled wine samples and special discounts. Visit all three locations and receive 15% off your purchase. Call 231.944.1271 for more information.
Photo credit: Black Star Farms winery "Taste the Passion" event 2007 by u249027
Recipes from the trail: Black Star Farms
December 5, 2008 – 12:02 pm
The guys at the Inn Kitchen at Black Star Farms have agreed to share their recipe for Seafood Bruschetta that was such a hit during this year's "Toast the Season." Dazzle your guests and enjoy with your favorite Black Star beverage.
Seafood Bruschetta
1 baguette – sliced 1/4" thick on an angle
4 T. butter
4 T. [...]
Photos from the 2008 Toast the Season wine tour
November 19, 2008 – 3:33 pm
Here's a slideshow of photos from our 2008 Toast the Season wine tour. You can see a bigger slideshow on Flickr and download large pictures there as well!
Shady Lane Cellars & Black Star Farms head to Riesling summit
July 10, 2008 – 8:54 am
Michigan Shines in the Limelight of Rising Interest in Riesling
Michigan will be well-represented as Riesling wine producers and experts from around the globe gather to celebrate trends and opportunities at the second “Riesling Rendezvous” in Washington state July 27–29. Winemakers Sean O’Keefe, Chateau Grand Traverse; Adam Satchwell, Shady Lane Cellars; and Lee Lutes, Black Star [...]
Winemaker's Choice: Lee Lutes of Black Star Farms
April 21, 2008 – 1:19 pm
Wine: Serving 2006 Arcturos Pinot Noir
Food: Braised short ribs in a cabernet franc sauce.
Why: The 2006 Acrturos Pinot Noir that you will be sampling shows ripe cherry and raspberry notes with balanced tannins and a touch of pepper on the finish. This Pinot has enough body to hold up with the bold flavors of [...]