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2008 Heron Hill Ingle Vineyard Pinot Noir
The Ingle Vineyard Pinot Noir is pale in the glass but medium-bodied and bright with juicy berries and cherries on the palate. There’s a silky mouthfeel to this wine and there are notes of fir, pumpkin pie spice and cracked pepper. Classic Burgundy in style and delicious at this price point. Style: Red Wine Grape [...]
2008 Dr Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling
I decided to pair this Finger Lakes wine with scallop ceviche I was serving as a starter at my last dinner party and it was a super choice. When I poured the 2008 Dr Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling, it was straw colored in the glass. I thought I’d made an error and opened a sweet [...]
2009 Red Newt Circle Riesling
I met Red Newt Cellars co-founder, Debra Whiting at the New York Wine Expo this year and loved how passionate and proud she is of this well-crafted Riesling. The 2009 Circle Riesling is ideal in any setting with its 3.2% residual sugar. Great on a Tuesday night with Thai take out or paired with lobster [...]
Riesling Hour – Tasting the Finger Lakes
Who’s ever done an online wine tasting? Why not join Finger Lakes Wine Country, me and hundreds of wine fans on Twitter and Facebook on 5/26 all while enjoying a fabulous glass (or two) of Finger Lakes Riesling: www.rieslinghour.com/#flxwine Follow the Riesling conversation at: www.facebook.com/fingerlakeswinecountry on Facebook or search @flxwine on Twitter Let me know if you [...]
2007 Anthony Road Sweet Dream
Using Vignoles grapes (French-American hybrid), Anthony Road Wine Company is able to create a dessert wine that’s balanced with a nice level of acidity to cut through the honey and ripe peach flavors and long finish. 8.6% residual sugar. Around $15.99 (375ml).
2008 Heron Hill Late Harvest Vidal Blanc
I really enjoy late harvest wines, so was excited to try the 2008 Late Harvest Vidal Blanc. It offers a honeyed and lush ripe fruit flavors and has a nice spicy finish and 11.7% residual sugar level that I loved. Style: Late Harvest / Dessert Wine Grape Type(s): Vidal Blanc Region: Finger Lakes, NY Around [...]
Chateau Frank Célèbre
Thought this Cremant-style sparkling wine from Dr Konstantin Frank was super. Riddled by hand and aged ‘sur lies’, this sparkling Riesling offers apple on the nose and tiny, creamy bubbles. Super enjoyable. Around ($19.99).
Anthony Road Wine Company – A Seneca Lake Jewel
On a recent visit to the Finger Lakes wine region of New York, I had the pleasure of visiting Anthony Road Wine Company at the recommendation of Lenn Thompson of the New York Cork Report. My initial reaction to seeing the beautiful structure the tasting room resides in was – wow, what wines might be [...]
Dr Konstantin Frank – Enjoyable Beyond the Cab Franc and Riesling
Who could visit the Finger Lakes wine region of New York and not visit Dr Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars? Not my party and nor should you. First, the tasting room in Hammondsport, NY is vibrant with fun energy (did I mention we visited on Halloween weekend?). The staff, especially Colleen, is helpful and knows [...]
Red Tail Ridge Winery – Thinking Green on Seneca Lake
At the recommendation of Lenn Thompson of the New York Cork Report, we visited 5-year old Red Tail Ridge Winery on a recent visit to the Finger Lakes wine region. Red Tail Ridge winery is owned and operated by Mike Schnelle and Nancy Irelan (short video), a husband and wife team, who are dedicated to [...]
