Leelanau posts another strong showing at Michigan Wine Competition

Black Star Farms -0604Joel Goldberg at michwine.com has a great Michigan Wine Competition Live Blog where he shares some of the behind the scenes work that judges did. Leelanau wineries continued their strong performance at the competition, taking 5 of the 9 major medals!

  • Sparkling: Black Star Farms Arcturos
  • Dry Whte: 2009 Black Star Farms Pinot Gris
  • Rose: 2009 45 North Blanc de Pinot Noir (2nd consecutive vintage winner)
  • Semi-Dry White: 2009 Black Star Farms Arcturos Riesling
  • Semi-Dry Red: NV Lawton Ridge “AZO” Chancellor / Chambourcin
  • Dry Red: 2007 Bowers Harbor Erica Vineyard Cabernet Franc
  • Fruit: Uncle John’s Franc-N-Cherry
  • Dessert: 2008 “42″ Ice Wine, Fenn Valley (2nd year winner for the same wine)
  • Judges Merit Award: 2009 Chateau Fontaine Woodland White (Auxerrois)

You can download the complete list of 2010 winners from the Michigan Wine & Grape Council.

Photo: Black Star Farms -0604 by photoshoparama – Dan

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