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Tag Archives: Arcturos
A Red and a Dry Riesling from Black Star Farms
Black Star Farms is rather unique in that it has vineyards and tasting room facilities on both peninsulas, so that they are kind of surrounding Traverse City which is kind of the focal point for all of the wineries in … Continue reading
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Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Michigan, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Riesling
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Black Star Farms from Both Peninsulas
I hope that it is a good omen that we received a delivery from our Black Star Farms wine club. It is interesting that this time two of the wines came from the Leelanau Peninsula and two came from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Gamay Noir, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Noir Blanc
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Two Pinots from Black Star Farms
I am starting to feel positive that the state is opening up, because another sure sign of commerce in the state is a shipment from a wine club from Black Star Farms who have vineyards and tasting rooms on both … Continue reading
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Tagged A Capella, Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
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Thank God for a Cellar
“Papillon made it to freedom. He lived out the rest of his natural born life. The Penal Colony did not.” As the days dwindle away, I almost feel like I should be making hash-marks on the wall. We are making … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Dry Riesling, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula
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February Birthdays 2020
For any of you that even casually read these articles, you have noticed that once a month, we all get together to celebrate all of the birthdays within the month for the immediate family. There are some aberrations to this … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alavesa, Arcturos, Artuke Bodegas y Vinedos, Black Star Farms, Dry Riesling, Graciano, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Pies Negros, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
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Two from Black Star Farms
We were away for a little trip and my Bride got an email that a package was coming to the house that would require an adult signature. She was perplexed, trying to figure out what was coming, since most deliveries … Continue reading
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Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Cabernet Franc, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Sauvignon Blanc
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A Reason to Continue
Sometimes there is really no reason to have a party, except for “because.” Since everyone got together for a graduation party brunch, the entire afternoon and evening had a gaping hole in the calendar. Not to mention that the entire … Continue reading
Black Star Farms
Last year when Black Star Farms was awarded the Best Wine at the 2018 Canberra International Riesling Challenge for their Arcturos Dry Riesling 2017 all of my Social Media sites were bombarded as to whether or not I had tried … Continue reading
The Last Night at the Inn
The Inn at Bay Harbor was a delightful choice for attending a board meeting, but alas those meetings go by so quickly. It sometimes seems like it is go-go-go; and it is for the attendees. I on the other hand … Continue reading
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Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Noir
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August Birthdays
When there are so many people in a family, it is easier to have one designated party for all the celebrants for any given month. It does make planning easier and less chance of having family absent from the party. … Continue reading
