Maker: Black Star Farms, Sutton’s Bay, Michigan, USA
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Region: Old Mission AVA, Michigan, USA “Three Block Lot” (three vineyard blend)
Vintage: 2004 (different vintage pictured)
ABV: 12%
Appearance: Deep dark red, nearly black
Nose: Black Currant, plum, cherry, a bit of wood.
On the Palate: Light bodied for such a dark wine. A little sweetness, cherry and other stone fruit, with a touch of wild blackberries and black currants. Delicate, but not a pushover.
Finish: Not much in the finish. A little wood and cherry, and then a slow fade.
Parting Words: This a wonderful, subtle Cab Franc. It does well with food but take some time to sip and contemplate before digging into your meat and potatoes. At 7 y/o, it may be a little past its prime (this may account for its subtlety) but it’s still very good. Cab Franc does very well in Michigan and the Northeastern US. For those who turn up their noses at Eastern reds, this may be an eye-opening wine. Highly recommended.
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