Herman J. Wiemer Dry Riesling 2015 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Herman J. Wiemer Dry Riesling 2015 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

This dry Riesling has an abundant and completely aromatic expression. The aromas include ripe & dense apples, pears, perfumed white blossoms and signature minerality. The palate is completely dry, but there’s some illusion of sweetness from the luscious character of the stone-fruits flavors. Even with this depth of taste, the wine is still edgy thanks to its cool-climate vibrant acidity….

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Herman J. Wiemer HJW Vineyard Riesling 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Herman J. Wiemer HJW Vineyard Riesling 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

The HJW Riesling comes from a cooler site with shallow soils. The nose is generous in intensity and bold. You can smell concentrated, very ripe peaches & citrus fruits, almost candied. The palate showcases a lean body, but a vibrant crispness and an appealing balance with a focus on the mineral character. The slight sweetness brings the body to a…

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Fox Run Vineyards Semi-Dry Riesling 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Fox Run Vineyards Semi-Dry Riesling 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Golden in color, this semi-dry Riesling has a blossomed expres-sion with aromas of orchard fruits as well as an exotic touch of pineapple, papaya and melons. Rich and mellow, the palate mirrors the nose in terms of aromas, but with a generous and concentrated character. It’s crisp even with the weight of the off-dry almost medium-dry sweetness and full-body….

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Fox Run Vineyards Dry Riesling 2015 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Fox Run Vineyards Dry Riesling 2015 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

It’s very pale in color, but not in aromas. The Fox Run Dry Ries-ling 2015 is pure, clean and linear. Its nose has a high intensity with crush stones, lemon & grapefruit aromas. The palate offers a great deal of acidity, of tension, but with some texture also. The grippy peach & apricot skins feeling might be brief…

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Fox Run Vineyards Chardonnay, Doyle family 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Fox Run Vineyards Chardonnay, Doyle family 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

The wine is light as a feather on the nose, unoaked, zesty mostly but also with limited, subtle aromas of melons and Bergamot. The palate, even if still fine, has more precise flavors, tangerine and citrus fruits dominate. It shows simplicity, no oak, lees nor MLF. Beside a mild creamy texture and moderate alcohol, it’s…

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Ravines Wine Cellar Cabernet Blend, Le petit Caporal 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca lake

Ravines Wine Cellar Cabernet Blend, Le petit Caporal 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca lake

The wine has a deep but vivid cherry color. The nose has prominent hints of oak as well as a brightness and liveliness from the considerable Cabernet Franc portion of the blend. It has a complex set of aromas, ranging from juicy red berries to dark, sweet spices & cocoa powder. The palate is lush and mouth-filling, any hints…

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Ravines Wine Cellar Cabernet Franc 2017 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Ravines Wine Cellar Cabernet Franc 2017 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

The Cabernet Franc is quite typical, with Loire propinquity. The nose is earthy & very juicy with aromas of strawberries, Bram-bleberries & Blueberries with a stunning perfume of violets as well as Szechuan Pepper. Its fruit-forward palate is expressive with quite soft tannins. The body is fleshy with a decent acidity level. In terms of structure, I’d say the…

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Ravines Wine cellar Pinot Noir 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Ravines Wine cellar Pinot Noir 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

The pinot Noir has a bright and blazing ruby color. The nose has an intense savory smell. It boasts of leaves cover, herbs garden, earthiness, dried spices & fresh cranberries. The palate is charac-terized by a vibrant acidity, freshness and a small, slender struc-ture that gives a sturdier feeling. 2016, as the warm vintage that it was, is…

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Ravines Wine Cellar Dry Riesling, White Springs Vineyard 2017 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Ravines Wine Cellar Dry Riesling, White Springs Vineyard 2017 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

The White Springs Vineyard is a unique site based on a particular limestone soil. This gives an obvious minerality to the wine. The nose is elegant with delicate aromas of white peaches, white flowers, citrus zest and a slight salinity. The texture is rich and round but well balanced out with the intricate acidity levels….

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Bellangelo – 2012 Merlot – Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes)

Bellangelo – 2012 Merlot – Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes)

The nose reveals woody notes and spicy notes associated with a few hints of cherry and tobacco. The palate is fruity and mineral. It expresses notes of cherry, currant and strawberry associated with a few small black fruits in the background and with spices and woody notes. Tannins are well made and integrated. Good length.

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