Classic, lip-smackingly good Riesling from the Finger Lakes, the Ravines Dry Riesling and Ravines White Springs Vineyard Dry Riesling. Today we've got an excellent pair of 100% estate grown Riesling from the Finger Lakes of New York State. … [Read more...]
The Best Wines From the Finger Lakes
Ravines Wine Cellars Cabernet Franc - Splendid
A lovely wine from the Finger Lakes, the Ravines Wine Cellars Cabernet Franc. 100% Cabernet Franc from the White Spring Vineyard (46%), the 16 Falls Vineyard (24%) and the Argetsinger Vineyard (21%) all around Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes AVA of New York. The wine is … [Read more...]
Swedish Hill Dry Riesling - World Class Riesling From New York?
Riesling from Finger Lakes, New York. SRP of $16 and available for as low as $12. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "The classic Riesling grape consistently makes outstanding wines in the cool climate of the Finger Lakes Region of New York. With elegant floral … [Read more...]
Red Newt Circle Riesling - Well-Rounded
100% Riesling from Finger Lakes, New York. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review. 6,000 cases produced. From the bottle: "The Finger Lakes is North America's premier cool-climate winegrowing region. Riesling grapes thrive in the Finger … [Read more...]
Dr. Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc - The Doctor Knows Best
Cabernet Franc from Finger Lakes, New York. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $16. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Cabernet Franc, the premier red grape of Bordeaux and the Loire Valley thrives here in New York's Finger Lakes, where it is considered one … [Read more...]
Finger Lakes Riesling Roundup - Round Two!
Finger Lakes Riesling Roundup - Round Two! This year I once again had the opportunity to taste a number of Rieslings from the Finger Lakes as part of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance Riesling Hour. Riesling is huge in the Finger Lakes. As I noted in last year's post there are over … [Read more...]
Finger Lakes Riesling Roundup
On Thursday September 22 I had the chance to take part in a "Riesling Hour" tasting on Twitter. On tap were eight different Rieslings supplied courtesy of Finger Lakes Wine, an organization that promotes Rieslings of the Finger Lakes area in New York. Before this tasting I … [Read more...]
Glenora Dry Riesling - Crying Out to Be Paired With the Right Food
100% Riesling from the Finger Lakes. Available for around $12. Sample received courtesy Finger Lakes Wine for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our Dry Riesling has exotic tropical and citrus fruit flavors. Elegantly balanced by crisp acidity, finishing clean with just a … [Read more...]
Heron Hill Winery Ingle Vineyard Riesling - Refreshing and Crisp
A refreshing Riesling from the Finger Lakes. Available for $15.99 direct from the winery and at select retailers. Sample received courtesy Finger Lakes Wine for review purposes. From the bottle: "With great pride and passion, John and Josephine Ingle have been … [Read more...]