27 May 2011 2009 Red Newt Circle Riesling

2009 Red Newt Circle Riesling

May 27, 2011 By

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 in a spicy red sauce on the weekend.  The fact that this Finger Lakes Riesling is affordable is just another perk and makes it possible to order by the case for most wine lovers to have on hand for any occasion.

The wine is crisp, bright and juicy with the right amount of acidity.  On the nose, the aroma is peaches and nectarines.  In the mouth, it’s Meyer lemons with honey and Fiji apple undertones.  The finish is clean and slightly sweet and makes me look forward to the next sip.

Wine Spectator 86 points.

Around $13.

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11 April 2011 2011 New York Riesling Experience by Applewood Winery

2011 New York Riesling Experience by Applewood Winery

April 11, 2011 By

You often hear me blog, Tweet and/or Facebook about Riesling – perhaps my favorite wine.  I’ve sipped on this fabulous grape while touring France, Germany, California and New York State and enjoy it both sweet and dry.  What I mostly love about Riesling is its versatility – not quite sure what to pair with a dish? Chances are a Riesling would do the trick.

Living in the New York metro area, I’m really excited to attend the upcoming 2011 New York Riesling Experience at Applewood Winery in Warwick, NY.

The New York Riesling Experience is a celebration of New York’s most misunderstood grape.  “Riesling is the most nuanced, thought-provoking and interesting grape.” says winemaker Jonathan Hull of Applewood Winery, and host of the 2011 New York Riesling Experience.  The well-attended event takes place May 7th & 8th from 12-5 PM at the winery.

The weekend will feature food & Riesling pairings, recipes, live entertainment, special bottlings of Riesling as well as admission to the Applewood Winery tasting room with over a dozen different wines to sample.  Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and include a keepsake logoed wine glass.

For more information, visit www.applewoodwinery.com.  Groups of 6 or more must call the winery for tickets at 845-988-9292.

Tickets are available at http://2011newyorkrieslingexperience.eventbrite.com/

Please let me know, by leaving a comment here, if you plan to attend this fun event so we can meet in person.

Applewood Winery
82 Four Corners Rd
Warwick, NY 10990

 

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