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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Black Star Farms 2008 Merlot and Franc: Review


Blend: Merlot 76% and Cabernet Franc 24%
Old Mission Peninsula
Black Star Farms
Suttons Bay, Michigan, USA
13% abv
$45.00 a bottle

Opening the bottle has the heart beating a little fast because the cork has a lot of seepage and it looks like the wine has made it way to the top of the cork.  The cork does have a wax topper.  I smell the cork and it does not smell bad and then a quick whiff from the bottle all seems well.  I pour a little into a wine glass and it seems okay.  No outstanding nasty taste.  Okay, let’s set up to do the review. 

Appearance: garnet body with a ruby edge.

Aroma: fresh red berries with a dusting of earth.  Light overall.

Flavors: Red currant, plum, spice from the oak, cocoa powder, and black soil.


The cork was not looking good

Mouthfeel: smooth on the delivery and then a bit jammy on the finish, lingering berries on the palate, full-medium body overall,

To the Point: a tasty red wine, but was it worth its $45 price - weeelllll?  45 I probably will not buy another but, for 30 sure.   

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