Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Bell Pepper

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Oak

Notes of: Blackberry

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

Black Star Farms

Black Star Farms Arcturos Merlot

United States, Michigan

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Black Star Farms Arcturos Merlot is a red wine produced by Black Star Farms, a renowned winery located in Michigan. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the estate's vineyard, which is known for its unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and complex Merlot with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. It has a smooth and velvety texture, with a long and satisfying finish. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the art of winemaking and the unique flavors of Michigan's wine country.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Black Star Farms Arcturos Merlot is a robust and complex wine with aromas of ripe dark fruit, toasted oak, and a hint of tobacco.On the palate, the tannins are well-integrated, leading to a pleasantly long finish of cassis and vanilla. The wine is well balanced and offers a hint of spice on the finish. Enjoy this wine with grilled meats, rich pasta dishes, and aged cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2025

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Merlot

Teroldego

ORIGINS

Winery: Black Star Farms

Region: Michigan

Michigan is a state in the Great Lakes region of the United States, located in the north-central part of the country. Michigan has a long history of winemaking, with the first vineyards planted in the early 1800s, but plantings are currently on the rise. The first vineyards in Michigan were planted in the early 1800s by French settlers. The state's wine industry grew steadily until Prohibition in the 1920s, when it was almost completely wiped out. After Prohibition, the industry slowly began to rebuild, and by the 1970s, there were over 100 wineries in the state. Today, Michigan is home to over 200 wineries, making it the sixth-largest wine-producing state in the US.

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