Atwater Estate Vineyards – Chardonnay 2013 – Finger Lakes

Atwater Estate Vineyards – Chardonnay 2013 – Finger Lakes

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of citrus and apple associated with slight vegetal notes. The palate is fresh and offers a small minerality and a creamy texture. On the palate this wine shows notes of apple, pear and in background slight notes of lemon and vanilla. The finish is medium long and reveals…

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Ravines – Late Harvest Vignoles 2011 – Finger Lakes

Ravines – Late Harvest Vignoles 2011 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of orange confit, sweet clementine and dried fruits associated with a small note of honey. The palate is balanced and offers a small acid frame. In mouth it expresses notes of sweet citrus, lemon, apricot, caramelized pineapple and slight notes of vanilla, honey and sweet spices. The finish is on citrus…

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Ravines – Chardonnay 2011 Argetsinger Vineyard – Finger Lakes

Ravines – Chardonnay 2011 Argetsinger Vineyard – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals some fruity notes (green apple) and notes of herbs. The palate is fresh mineral, fleshy and expresses notes of white fruits associated with a few notes of small yellow fruits and notes of melon. There is also a slight buttery note. The finish is fruity with notes of citrus. Score

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Ravines – Dry Riesling 2011 Argetsinger Vineyard – Finger Lakes

Ravines – Dry Riesling 2011 Argetsinger Vineyard – Finger Lakes

The nose is rather quiet. It reveals notes of pear, flowers, exotic fruits and flint. The palate is elegant, fine, mineral and harmonious. On the palate this wine reveals notes of nectarine, citrus (orange, lemon) in the background and citrus zest on the finish. Good length. The finish reveals notes of lemon and citrus zest.

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Ravines – Brut 2006 Méthode Classique – Finger Lakes Sparkling Wine

Ravines – Brut 2006 Méthode Classique – Finger Lakes Sparkling Wine

The nose reveals notes of white fruits, brioche and papaya. In mouth this wine is gourmand, mineral, fruity and offers a small acid frame. The bubbles are quite fine. In the mouth it expresses notes of apple, pear and slight notes of citrus, quince, papaya, brioche and citrus zest on the finish.

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Ravines – Keuka Village 2013 – Red Wine – Finger Lakes

Ravines – Keuka Village 2013 – Red Wine – Finger Lakes

The nose is fruity. It expresses notes of strawberry, plum and slight notes of pepper. The palate is fruity and expresses notes of strawberry, plum, fleshy fruits and slight woody notes. There are also hints of black pepper on the finish. The finish lacks a bit in length.

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Ravines – Pinot Noir 2011 – Finger Lakes

Ravines – Pinot Noir 2011 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of black cherry, plum and slight notes of fig associated with a few notes of spices and slight hints of flowers. The palate is fat, mineral, round and well structured. It reveals aromas of black cherry, red cherry, plum and spice. The tannins are fine and well done / integrated. There…

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Ravines – Pinot Rosé 2013 – Dry Rosé Wine – Finger Lakes

Ravines – Pinot Rosé 2013 – Dry Rosé Wine – Finger Lakes

The nose shows notes of red fruits and slight  herbaceous notes. The palate is round, fat and fresh. It reveals notes of fresh raspberry and cherry. The finish is fresh and expresses notes of red berries (raspberry).

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Ravines – Ayre 2013 – White Wine – Finger Lakes

Ravines – Ayre 2013 – White Wine – Finger Lakes

The nose is beautifully fruity and intense. The palate is fruity, aromatic, deep and offers a little “perlant” side. On the palate this wine reveals notes of candied citrus, tangerine and slight notes of peach. The finish is long and fruity with notes of citrus (orange).

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Ravines – Chardonnay 2012 – Finger Lakes

Ravines – Chardonnay 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals slight notes of acacia with hints of fruits (pear, melon) and roasted notes in the background. The palate is fleshy, smooth, fruity and mineral. It reveals aromas of nectarine, sweet citrus (especially grapefruit), melon and pear associated with few woody and toasty notes. Good length.

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