Château Frank – Célèbre Rosé – Finger Lakes

Château Frank – Célèbre Rosé – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of raspberry and slight notes of cherry. The palate is mineral, fruity and has a relatively abundant effervescence. It expresses notes of raspberry, strawberry and dried cherry. Good length

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Château Franck – 2008 Blanc de Noirs – Finger Lakes

Château Franck – 2008 Blanc de Noirs – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of rose, tropical fruit, lychee and slight notes of cherry blossom associated with a touch of vanilla. There is a little sweetness on the palate. The palate is balanced and quite elegant. The effervescence is fine. It expresses notes of sweet pineapple, citrus (including lemon, lime) and vanilla. Good length.

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Château Frank – 2008 Blanc de blancs – Finger Lakes

Château Frank – 2008 Blanc de blancs – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of apple, flowers and white fruits. The palate is balanced, elegant, fruity and reveals a small lemony and acid frame. In the mouth it expresses notes of apple, ripe white fruits, nectarine and slight notes of pineapple. Good length and finesse on the palate.

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Bellangelo – Porto Elena – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – Porto Elena – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals fruity notes of fig, sour cherry, cocoa and some animal notes. The palate is round. It expresses notes of sour cherry, fig, plum, prune and chocolate. The finish is long.

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Bellangelo – Merlot 2010 – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – Merlot 2010 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of cooked fruits, prunes and sour cherry. The palate is fleshy, more concentrated but less mineral than the 2012 vintage. It expresses notes of red fruits, cherry, blackcurrant and slight notes of plum and spices. The tannins are well built but a bit dry. Good length.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Pinot Noir – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – 2012 Pinot Noir – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals aromas of ripe black fruits and slight notes of spices and pepper. The palate is fruity, fleshy and relatively concentrated. In the mouth it reveals notes of very ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, black currant, black cherry and pepper. The finish is fruity.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Seyval Blanc – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – 2012 Seyval Blanc – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of citrus and grapefruit. The palate is fine and elegant. It reveals notes of lemon, tangerine and pear combined with a few notes of zest as well as notes of nectarine in the background. The final reveals notes of citrus zest. The finish is long and persistent.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Gewürztraminer – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – 2012 Gewürztraminer – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of sweet fruits, lychee and flowers (honeysuckle, iris, rose). The nose is marked by floral notes. The palate is fresh, complex, concentrated and provides an acid frame. In the mouth it expresses notes of white fruits, flowers and exotic fruits (including papaya). The finish is long.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Chardonnay – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – 2012 Chardonnay – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals vegetal notes, flowers and notes of white fruits. The mouth is relatively light and fresh. It expresses notes of white fruits, lychee and slight notes of papaya. The finish is fruity. Good length.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Gibson Vineyard Riesling – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – 2012 Gibson Vineyard Riesling – Finger Lakes

The nose is rather discreet. It reveals notes of pear and white fruits. The palate is fresh, concentrated, fruity, mineral and is done on a small acid frame. It expresses notes of apricot, pear, pineapple and citrus (orange, lemon). The finish is fruity, fresh and long.

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