Red Newt Cellars – Riesling 2012 – Sawmill Creek Vineyards – South Block – Finger Lakes

Red Newt Cellars – Riesling 2012 – Sawmill Creek Vineyards – South Block – Finger Lakes

The nose is fruity, fresh as well as relatively elegant and fine. It reveals notes of white fruit combined with a touch of exotic fruit and a hint of citrus. The palate is fruity, fat, elegant, suave and offers freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of apple and Pomme d’Amour associated with a…

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Dr. Konstantin Frank – Semi-Dry Riesling 2015 – Finger Lakes

Dr. Konstantin Frank – Semi-Dry Riesling 2015 – Finger Lakes

The nose is fruity, full and fat. It reveals notes of apple compote and pear combined with a touch of flowers and a hint of papaya. The palate is fruity, gourmand, elegant, fat, suave, well-balanced and offers finesse. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of apple compote, pear, pineapple and sweet lemon combined with…

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Dr. Konstantin Frank – Gewürztraminer 2014 – Finger Lakes

Dr. Konstantin Frank – Gewürztraminer 2014 – Finger Lakes

The nose is fruity, aromatic and intense. It reveals notes of white flowers, white fruits and fresh Williams pear combined with a touch of exotic fruits (lychee, pineapple…) and rose. The palate is fruity, gourmand, fat, suave and a bit “perlante”. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of green apple, fresh Williams pear and…

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Fox Run Vineyards – Dry Riesling 2014 – Finger Lakes

Fox Run Vineyards – Dry Riesling 2014 – Finger Lakes

The nose is fruity, elegant, fine and slightly discreet. It reveals notes of pineapple and tropical fruit associated with slight notes of papaya, minerality as well as fine touches of herbs / white flowers. The palate is fruity, fat, round, straight, fine and well-balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of green apple, pineapple…

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Red Newt Cellars – Dry Riesling 2013 – Finger Lakes

Red Newt Cellars – Dry Riesling 2013 – Finger Lakes

The nose is fruity and a bit gourmand. It reveals notes of pineapple and sweet citrus combined with a discreet note of flint. The palate is fruity, elegant, elegant, gourmand and offers a small minerality and a nice definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pineapple, pear, apple and citrus associated with small…

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Palmer Vineyards – Merlot 2012 – North Fork of Long Island

Palmer Vineyards – Merlot 2012 – North Fork of Long Island

The nose reveals notes of black fruits, dried cherry, strawberry and slight notes of dark chocolate powder combined with touches of prunes. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, fine and balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, prunes and spices. Tannins are fine. Good length.

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Palmer Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2010 Proprietor’s Reserve – North Fork of Long Island

Palmer Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2010 Proprietor’s Reserve – North Fork of Long Island

The nose is fruity and quite elegant. It reveals notes of ripe red fruits, dried cherry and slight notes of blackberry. The palate is fruity, structured and balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry and dried fruit (cherry, strawberry) associated with touches of blackberry, spices and slight fine notes of coffee and…

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Lieb Cellars – Reserve Merlot 2013 – North Fork of Long Island

Lieb Cellars – Reserve Merlot 2013 – North Fork of Long Island

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of fleshy fruits, blackberry, candied cherry and slight notes of licorice. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, plum, black cherry and blackberry combined with a few notes of black currant as well as touches of blackcurrant leaf. Tannins are a bit firm. Good length and…

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Martha Clara Vineyards – Northville 2012 – Red Wine – North Fork of Long Island

Martha Clara Vineyards – Northville 2012 – Red Wine – North Fork of Long Island

The nose reveals notes of liquorice candy, fruits, black cherry, plum and slight spicy notes. The palate is fat and provides an acid frame. It expresses notes of cherry, blackberry, raspberry and slight notes of licorice. Tannins are well built. Good length.

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Leonard Oakes Estate Winery – Blanc d’Orléans 2013 – New York

Leonard Oakes Estate Winery – Blanc d’Orléans 2013 – New York

The nose is fruity, fresh and spicy. The palate is fruity, gourmand and nicely balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of roasted pineapple and citrus (lemon, juicy blood orange). Good length.

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