Maker: Black Star Farms, Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Grapes: Regent (hybrid)
Region: Old Mission AVA (?), Michigan, USA
Vintage: NV
Style: Dessert Wine (in the style of ruby Port)
ABV: 20% (edition with different ABV shown)
Appearance: Opaque, deep, dark purple.
Nose: Sweet prunes, allspice, star anise, ginger, alcohol.
On the palate: Full-bodied and velvety. Sweetness, alcohol, black cherry juice, black currant jelly, concord grape jelly.
Finish: Slightly tart, then thick, rich, raisiny and sweet.
Parting words: Sirius is a tasty, well-done version of what used to be called “domestic Port”. The term Port is now protected, and can only be applied to true, Portuguese Ports. It is very sweet, but that’s kind of the point. That sweetness is balanced out by the hints of spice, high ABV, and an underlying earthiness. All that keeps it from being one-dimensional wino fare like many commercial wines in this class. Also pairs very well with dark chocolate. Sirius Red is recommended.
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