J.R. Dill Winery – Pinot Ries 2012 – Finger Lakes

J.R. Dill Winery – Pinot Ries 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of white fruits, citrus and slight notes of exotic fruits. The palate is balanced and well built. The attack is dynamic, gourmand and soft. On the palate this wine shows notes of lemon zest, lemon and papaya. The finish is long and persistent. A “dry” wine well made.

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J.R. Dill Winery – Jabber Waulkie Rise Sparkling NV – Finger Lakes

J.R. Dill Winery – Jabber Waulkie Rise Sparkling NV – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of red fruits (strawberry, cherry). The palate reveals hints of strawberry candy, cotton candy, watermelon and red fruits (especially cherry, strawberry). The effervescence is abundant and dynamic. The finish is medium long.

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J.R. Dill Winery – J.R.’S Dill-icious White 2013 – Finger Lakes

J.R. Dill Winery – J.R.’S Dill-icious White 2013 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals eucalyptus, confits white fruits and few notes of citrus and exotic fruits (including papaya). The mouth is full, slightly sweet. There are hints of white fruits (especially apples), sweet citrus (including clementine) and pineapple.

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Hector Wine Company – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Finger Lakes

Hector Wine Company – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of white fruits and lemon associated with some floral notes. The palate is balanced, fresh and mineral. On the palate this wine expresses notes of apple, exotic fruits (including papaya) and citrus (lemon, tangerine). The finish is long. A pleasant and easy drinking wine!

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Hector Wine Company – Dry Riesling 2013 – Finger Lakes

Hector Wine Company – Dry Riesling 2013 – Finger Lakes

The nose is dynamic, mineral and fruity. It reveals notes of exotic fruits, flint, lemon, apple and nectarine. The palate is balanced and round. It expresses notes of peach, lemon, flint, apple, citrus zest and pineapple.

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Forge Cellars – Riesling 2013 – Finger Lakes

Forge Cellars – Riesling 2013 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of small yellow fruits, plum, yellow peach and slight notes of honey and flowers. The palate is elegant. It expresses notes of sweet pineapple, white fruits (especially pear), citrus, citrus zest and slight notes of papaya, spices and honey.

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Forge Cellars – Pinot Noir – Les Allies 2012 – Finger Lakes

Forge Cellars – Pinot Noir – Les Allies 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose is rather discreet. It reveals fruity notes associated with fine oaky notes. The palate is elegant, fruity, relatively precise and fresh. It expresses notes of fleshy fruits, strawberry, black cherry, red cherry and slight woody notes associated (in the background) with a few notes of black fruits (plum, fig), spices and cherry stone….

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Forge Cellars – Pinot Noir Rosé 2013 – Finger Lakes

Forge Cellars – Pinot Noir Rosé 2013 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of cherry and slight notes of candy and gooseberry. The palate is fresh and balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry, red currant, candy and slight notes of floral and vegetal notes associated with a hint of salty minerality on the finish.

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Stony Lonesome Estates – Grüner Veltliner 2013 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

Stony Lonesome Estates – Grüner Veltliner 2013 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of flowers, peach and nectarine (Brugnon). The palate is fresh, mineral, elegant, balanced, generous and gourmand. In the mouth it expresses notes of nectarine, granny apple, grape and slight notes of lychee, apricot and citrus (orange, grapefruit) in the background. Good length.

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Stony Lonesome Estates – Barbera 2012 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

Stony Lonesome Estates – Barbera 2012 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of cherry jam, strawberry and black berry associated with a few notes of flowers and cocoa. The palate is fruity and juicy. In the mouth it expresses notes of fleshy fruits, red cherry, red currant, cherry jelly and slight notes of strawberry, raspberry and warm spices. The tannins are fine. The…

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