Summer Solstice & 2020 Releases

Summer Solstice & 2020 Releases

Summer Solstice is exciting because it marks the official start of the long-awaited summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. Did you know that the Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year for us north of the equator? The word ‘solstice’ is derived from the...
St. Patrick’s Day Spirits

St. Patrick’s Day Spirits

While this holiday is typically celebrated with pints of green beer and whiskey shots, we at Black Star Farms prefer sipping on wine and brandy instead. Did you know that on top of the extensive list of wines we produce, that we also make 11 different brandies? We...
Limited Wine, for a Limited Time

Limited Wine, for a Limited Time

It’s February, which is cause for celebration because it means that we made it through the month of January. Usually reserved solely for our wine club members, this is the first and only time these wines have been made available to the public. What makes these wines...
Our Holiday Red’s List

Our Holiday Red’s List

Winter in Northern Michigan has officially arrived, and with that, most of us find ourselves hunkering down in our homes to shelter away from the bitter cold and falling snow. What better way to warm up and enjoy this chilly season than with a glass (or 3) of red...
Tasting Room Update: Your Questions Answered

Tasting Room Update: Your Questions Answered

Have you been wondering what the hours and offerings are at our tasting rooms? Here is your guide to what’s happening at our Old Mission and Suttons Bay locations. We thank you for your patience and cooperation as we adjust to this evolving situation.   “Are you doing...
What is Residual Sugar?

What is Residual Sugar?

We’ll do our best to keep this post short and sweet. (Get it??…sweet?) Last time you did a wine tasting, you may have heard your server say something like, “This wine has 3.5 percent RS.” Not everyone knows this wine jargon, and its purpose in winemaking is oftentimes...