Leelanau Peninsula

Old Mission Peninsula

United States

Black Star Farms

Cabernet Franc

Cayuga White

Chardonnay

Frontenac Gris

Gamay

Gewürztraminer

Marquette

Merlot

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Gris

Pinot Noir

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

White

Blanc de Blanc

Sparkling Riesling

Bedazzled

Rosé

Blushed

Blanc de Noir

Demi-Sec

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

Arcturos Pinot Noir

Arcturos Gamay Noir

Arcturos Cabernet Franc

Arcturos Merlot

Merlot Blend

Leorie Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc

Red Blend

Red House Red

Red House Artisan Red

Arcturos Solstice Riesling

Arcturos Winter Harvest Riesling

Fortified

Sirius Red Dessert wine

Red House Pinot Noir

Teroldego Blend

Isidor's Choice Terrace Red

Vintners Select Pinot Noir

Wine 34

Arcturos Late Harvest Riesling

A Capella Ice Wine

White Blend

Arcturos Pinot Noir Blanc

Marquette Blend

Red House Rosé

Arcturos Pinot Blanc

Arcturos Pinot Noir Rosé

Black Star Farms

United States

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