Michigan

Leelanau Peninsula

Pinot Noir

White

Special release in honor of our 25th anniversary.

Blanc de Noir

United States

Black Star Farms

Blanc de Blanc

Sparkling Riesling

Bedazzled

Blushed

Delighted

Arcturos Pinot Gris

Arcturos Sauvignon Blanc

Arcturos Sur Lie Chardonnay

Arcturos Barrel Aged Chardonnay

Arcturos Dry Riesling

Arcturos Late Harvest Pinot Gris

Arcturos Gewürztraminer

Arcturos Semi-Dry Riesling

Red House White

Arcturos Pinot Noir

Arcturos Gamay Noir

Arcturos Cabernet Franc

Arcturos Merlot

Arcturos Late Harvest Riesling

Arcturos Winter Harvest Riesling

A Capella Ice Wine

Sirius Red Dessert wine

Isidor's Choice Terrace Red

Michigan's first and only winery awarded Best in Show at the Canberra International Riesling Competition.

The Winery at Black Star Farms invites you to embrace the enticing aromas and flavors of our hand-crafted wines and spirits, showcasing our region’s unique lake-effect climate and agricultural bounty.

Since 1998, we have been producing wines from local vineyards on the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas, providing you with a product we consciously craft from vine to bottle. Because of our commitment to preservation, many of our vineyards are protected from development and can only be used for agricultural purposes or green space. In addition, on our Suttons Bay farm, all cropping, livestock, and forestry standards meet or exceed the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) set forth by our agricultural governing bodies.

At Black Star Farms Suttons Bay on the Leelanau Peninsula, we invite you to explore our 160-acre winery estate, including our red wine processing facility, spacious tasting room, outdoor terrace, distinctive Inn, onsite bistro, equestrian facility, and recreational trails.

Just minutes from downtown Traverse City, you will find our second winery and tasting room located on the Old Mission Peninsula.  This "recycled" facility was once an apple cider mill but now focuses on our white wine production.

With over 50 wines and European-style brandies, we have something to please every palate. So join us on your next visit to the Traverse Wine Coast!

Cabernet Franc

Cayuga White

Chardonnay

Frontenac Gris

Gamay

Gewürztraminer

Marquette

Merlot

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Gris

Regent

Riesling

Sauvignon Blanc

Teroldego

Lee was hired as a winemaker in 1998 and was an integral part of the development and construction of the Winery at Black Star Farms. Currently, he holds the position of head winemaker and managing member and oversees the winemaking operations for our two processing facilities on the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas. These facilities were developed separately and, in 2007, expanded to specialize in separate red and white wine production. He is also the director of our distillation program, which produces European-style fruit brandies and dessert wines. Lee is a proud self-taught winemaker, which he came to following a business degree at Michigan State University, years of experience in the restaurant industry, and extensive international travel. He was an assistant winemaker at a small winery in Italy’s Piedmont region before moving back to Michigan, where he was born and raised. He returned home at a time fortuitous with the growth and expansion of the local wine industry. He avidly supports all things Michigan and proudly pursues the best in Pinot Noir and Riesling.   

Lee Lutes

Brut

This bubbly is for people who enjoy wine with complex aromas and flavors. The complexity found in this dry wine results from extended time on the yeast and in the bottle. Aging "en tirage" allows a superb flavor known as "goût de champagne" to develop in the wine. It has the classic characteristics of a true Champagne produced in that region of France. 

This wine is a fresh and fun expression of the Riesling grape. 

A balanced but unpretentious bubbly perfect for everyday
celebrations

Rosé

A refreshing and bright bubbly dry rosé.

Demi-Sec

Playful and charming, this sparkling wine was created to be easy on the palate and enjoyable for many.

A bright and balanced white wine made in the Alsatian style.

This Sauvignon Blanc has crisp acidity with a bright finish and is a classic representation of a Michigan dry wine.

This may be the perfect expression of Michigan Chardonnay. No oak is used in fermentation or aging, so what you have is the pure expression of fruit and soil in one of the world's great grapes. 

This full-bodied white wine is a result of a great vintage. It is full of flavors based on the season's pome fruits, such as apples and pears. 

This Riesling is an excellent example of how one of the world's greatest wine grapes thrives in Michigan.

This wine is balanced with sweetness and acidity, allowing for a rich mouthfeel without being too heavy - sweet yet refreshing!

This dry white rewards its drinkers with layered complexity in both aroma and flavor.

This Riesling's medium-dry style lends a touch of residual sugar and balanced natural acidity, making it versatile and enjoyable to many different wine drinkers.

White Blend

This wine has a balanced presentation on the palate, appealing to dry and semi-dry wine drinkers alike. 

If you're interested in trying a Michigan version of a French Burgundy, this is the wine for you! 

This is Northwest Michigan's expression of what is known as Beaujolais in France.

This variety shines best with an extended growing season and in a cooler climate, which is what Michigan is all about!

A beautiful example of a cool-climate Merlot that blossomed in the cellar.

This Riesling is vibrantly alive, lush, and highlighted with a balanced sweetness.

This unique wine was made from fruit harvested during the holiday season. Crafted in the style and spirit of ice wine, it is rich and dense with a decadent lingering finish.

This unique wine was made from grapes left on the vine to freeze. The grapes were then harvested and pressed while frozen, resulting in a rich and decadent dessert wine.

Fortified

This wine is wonderfully sweet and fragrant. It is made in a ruby port style and aged in oak barrels for up to one year.

Teroldego Blend

A bold, dry red wine featuring Teroldego, a native grape to Northern Italy.

Old Mission Peninsula

This vineyard continues to astound everyone who works in it or with the fruit it provides. Year after year, it produces some of the best grapes grown in the state.

Leorie Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc

This unique white wine is made from red grapes. The slight pink hue comes from the grape skins breaking during the crush. 

Arcturos Pinot Noir Blanc

This red table wine is an interesting blend of vinifera and hybrid varieties, including Pinot Noir, Petite Pearl, Marquette, and Cabernet Franc. It results from the thoughtful art of blending by our winemaking team.

Red House Red

This approachable red table wine blends vinifera and hybrid varieties, including Dornfelder, Regent, Pinot Noir, and Marquette. It is fun and fruity, one of those no-hassle wines that can be served at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Red House Artisan Red

The lively and youthful fruit character comes from a thoughtful blend of vinifera and hybrid grapes, including Marquette, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc.

Red House Rosé

As the name implies, this wine was harvested during the winter solstice of 2020. While still sweet, it displays an intensity reminiscent of ice wine.

Arcturos Solstice Riesling

A casual red with all the typical characters of this variety.

Red House Pinot Noir

A complex yet approachable wine made from a blend of 2021 and 2022 vintages.

Vintners Select Pinot Noir

This grape varietal shines in our Northern Michigan climate. This vintage has beautiful aromatics and an overall balance, making it a great white wine for many occasions.

Arcturos Pinot Blanc

Pinot Noir continues to be our most prominent red variety, one that we look forward to creating a dry rosé from each vintage. This rosé expresses a youthful bounty of fresh fruit and vibrancy.

Michigan

Black Star Farms

2019

Blanc de Noir

Leelanau Peninsula

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