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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Stony Lonesome Estates – Zweigelt 2012 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

Stony Lonesome Estates – Zweigelt 2012 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of sour cherry, ripe cassis, spices and bell pepper. The nose offers a certain power. The palate is fruity and reveals a little austerity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, plum, pomegranate and black currant associated with mild spices. The tannins are fine and moderately present. The…

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Stony Lonesome Estates – Grüner Veltiner 2012 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

Stony Lonesome Estates – Grüner Veltiner 2012 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of exotic fruits, papaya, apple and flowers. The palate is fresh, round, precise and mineral. In the mouth it expresses notes of apple, white peach, grapefruit and flowers combined with a slight lemon note. Good length.

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Stony Lonesome Estates – Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

Stony Lonesome Estates – Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Estate Reserve – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of apple, grapefruit, pomelos and small spices. The mouth is very mineral, fruity, concentrated and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of apple, white fruits and pomelos. Good length.

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Three Brothers Wineries – Dry Riesling 2012 Zero Degree – Seneca Lake

Three Brothers Wineries – Dry Riesling 2012 Zero Degree – Seneca Lake

The nose is rather fresh, mineral and reveals notes of citrus (lemon, orange) and slight notes of pear. The palate is mineral, fresh, fruity and precise. It expresses notes of pineapple, white fruits and citrus fruit (quince, lemon, orange). The finish is a bit short.

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Silver Thread – Blackbird 2012 – Finger Lakes

Silver Thread – Blackbird 2012 – Finger Lakes

(68% Cabernet Franc, 21% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon) The nose reveals notes of cassis, small spices, flowers and warm spices. There is also a small austere note. The palate is well structured, relatively elegant, fresh, fruity and mineral. It reveals notes of fleshy fruits (black cherry, plum), red fruits (raspberry) and spices (especially pepper) associated…

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Silver Thread – Pinot Noir 2013 – Finger Lakes

Silver Thread – Pinot Noir 2013 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of black cherry, red cherry and slight notes of cassis, and spices combined with a few notes of candy. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity and well defined fruity notes. On the palate this wine shows notes of plum, raspberry and cherry candy. The tannins are fine, a bit dry and need to age….

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