Black Star Farms
Old Mission
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Montague Estate, Capella and Mountana Rusa Vineyards
$18.00 a bottle
12% abv
Here is what they say on the bottle: “… crisp and refreshing
with distinctive fig, melon and white flowers in its aroma and pronounced
‘slate’ on the palate.”
Appearance: yellow diamond.
This is as close to water in color without being water. Okay, there is a very slight yellow hue.
Aroma: you may have to swirl the glass to pick the aroma up. Very delicate with fresh honeydew melon on the nose.
Flavors: fresh melon, mineral water that reminds me of
mountain stream water washing over some stones, a little lemon twist but ever
so slight, citrus on the aftertaste and lingers in the back of the palate.
Mouthfeel: very crisp and delicate
To the Point: I wish I had a few bottles to age another one
to three years. This is a near perfect
summer time white wine on a hot summer day.
Too bad they don’t have this vintage anymore. But, good news the 2011 is on the
market. Looking forward to getting there
this summer.
