J.R. Dill Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Finger Lakes

J.R. Dill Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Finger Lakes

The nose is powerful and takes on notes of spices, black fruits (black cherry, blackberry) and woody notes. There is also a small pepper note on the nose. In the mouth a small acid frame leads the tasting. On the palate this wine reveals notes of black cherry and blueberry combined with hints of currant, strawberry and…

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J.R. Dill Winery – DeFranc 2011 – Finger Lakes

J.R. Dill Winery – DeFranc 2011 – Finger Lakes

The nose is a bit powerful. It expresses notes of black cherry, cassis and spices. The palate is mineral and reveals notes of fleshy black cherry, fig, blackberry and spices. There are some fine and well-made tannins. The finish is long and takes notes of black cherry and blackberry.

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J.R. Dill Winery – DeChaunac 2010 – Finger Lakes

J.R. Dill Winery – DeChaunac 2010 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of black fruits (black cherry, black currant) and pepper. The palate is fleshy, fruity and reveals a slight salinity typical of this property. On the palate this wine expresses notes of strawberry, raspberry and black cherry. The final takes notes of raspberry, black cherry and blackberry. The final is long (always with a…

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J.R. Dill Winery – Lake Glass Red 2012 – Finger Lakes

J.R. Dill Winery – Lake Glass Red 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of cooked black fruits, sour cherry, red cherry and blackberry combined with some notes of spices, strawberry and leather. The palate is balanced and shows a slight salinity (typical for this property). On the palate this wine reveals aromas of cherry, blackberry and slight notes of strawberry associated with some discrete…

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J.R. Dill Winery – Cayuga White Rise Sparkling 2012 – Finger Lakes

J.R. Dill Winery – Cayuga White Rise Sparkling 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of fresh fruits, apple and slight notes of citrus. The palate is lively and shows a high and abundant effervescence. It includes aromas of pear, papaya, fresh apple, grape and slight notes of  sweet citrus (lemon, tangerine) especially in the finish. The finish is fruity and fresh.

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J.R. Dill Winery – Gewurztraminer 2011 – Finger Lakes

J.R. Dill Winery – Gewurztraminer 2011 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals vegetales notes with, spicy and floral notes. The mouth expresses notes of citrus zest, exotic fruits (papaya, pineapple) and apple associated with very a small spicy note. The finish is medium long and takes notes of white fruits.

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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 – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Seneca Lake

J.R. Dill Winery – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Seneca Lake

The nose reveals notes of lemon zest and slight notes of eucalyptus. The palate is balanced and reveals notes of ripe citrus and lemon zest. The finish is long and persistent. A wine that does not have a wide range of aromasbut it is well done and interesting to drink. The finish is long and…

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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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