Bellangelo – 866 Reserve – 2012 Riesling – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – 866 Reserve – 2012 Riesling – Finger Lakes

The nose is intense and fruity. It reveals notes of exotic fruits. The palate is mineral, full, fruity, deep, dense and concentrated. It expresses notes of white fruits (pear, apple), pineapple and slight notes of citrus. The finish is fruity.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of exotic fruits (papaya, lychee) and grapefruit. The palate is mineral, fresh and fruity. It expresses notes of citrus, crispy granny apple and flint.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Dry Riesling – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – 2012 Dry Riesling – Finger Lakes

The nose is a bit closed. It expresses notes of apple, white fruits and slight woody and spicy notes. The palate is well built and reveals notes of citrus (including lemon, grapefruit) and white fruits in the background.

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Fox Run Vineyards – Gewürztraminer 2012 – Finger Lakes

Fox Run Vineyards – Gewürztraminer 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of papaya, melon, lychee and a slight note of rose. The palate is fresh, bright and mineral. It reveals notes of melon, nectarine, raisin and exotic fruits. The finish is fruity (juicy grapes).

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Fox Run Vineyards – Fine Old Tawny Port – Finger Lakes

Fox Run Vineyards – Fine Old Tawny Port – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of dried fruits, cherry and light notes of blond tobacco and cinnamon. The palate is balanced. It contains notes of prunes, dried fruits, hazelnut, black cherry, dried fig and slight notes of coffee and caramel.

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Fox Run Vineyards – Port – Finger Lakes

Fox Run Vineyards – Port – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of cherry kirsch (cerise au kirsch) and violet. The palate is fruity and well built. It expresses notes of chocolate, cherry, plum and slight note of coffee and chocolate liquor on the finish. Good length.

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Fox Run Vineyards – Hedonia 2011 – Traminette – Finger Lakes

Fox Run Vineyards – Hedonia 2011 – Traminette – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of dried fruits, coconut, lychee, pineapple and exotic fruits. The palate is round and relatively sweet. In the mouth it expresses notes of citrus, melon, white peach and papaya associated in background with small notes of white fruits.

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Fox Run Vineyards – Cabernet Franc Lemberger 2012 – Finger Lakes

Fox Run Vineyards – Cabernet Franc Lemberger 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose is powerful and reveals notes of black berries, cassis and spices. The palate is very fruity, soft, fleshy and well built. We find notes of strawberry, cherry, plum, cassis and slight notes of cocoa. Good length.

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Fox Run Vineyards – Merlot 2012 – Finger Lakes

Fox Run Vineyards – Merlot 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of black fruits, spices and slight notes of licorice. The palate is fresh, fleshy and expresses notes of strawberry, plum, raspberry, blackberry and slight notes of cocoa and roasting. The tannins are fine and quite present on the finish.

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Fox Run Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2012 – Finger Lakes

Fox Run Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of black fruits, hot spices, pepper and light toasted / woody notes. The mouth is full, mineral and powerful. On the palate this wine expresses notes of plum, raspberry, black cherry, cocoa associated with some small vegetal notes. The tannins are still a bit young (wait 12 or 18 months).

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