Hector Wine Company – Pinot Gris 2013 – Seneca Lake

Hector Wine Company – Pinot Gris 2013 – Seneca Lake

The nose reveals notes of white fruits and lemon. The palate is fresh, well structured and mineral. It expresses notes of exotic fruits (including papaya), fleshy stone fruits, pear, melon and grapefruit associated with some mineral notes and citrus zest on the finish.

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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 – Riesling 2013 – Doyle East Seneca Vineyard – Seneca Lake

Silver Thread – Riesling 2013 – Doyle East Seneca Vineyard – Seneca Lake

The nose is aromatic and dynamic / expressive. It reveals notes of citrus, exotic fruits, flowers and slight note of lime and acacia. The palate is fresh, fruity / aromatic, elegant, fine, round and balanced. The tasting is done on a small acid frame. It reveals notes of pineapple, citrus (especially grapefruit, lemon), white fruits…

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Silver Thread – Riesling 2013 – STV Estate Vineyards – Seneca Lake

Silver Thread – Riesling 2013 – STV Estate Vineyards – Seneca Lake

The nose is pleasant, fruity and quite elegant. It reveals notes of boxwood, papaya and white flowers. The palate is fresh, bright, gourmand, elegant, precise, mineral, balanced and offers a small roundness. On the palate this wine shows notes of nectarine, citrus (especially lemon and orange) zest of citrus and apple. A little and elegant acid frame…

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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard – Riesling Semi-Dry 2013 – Finger Lakes – Seneca Lake AVA

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard – Riesling Semi-Dry 2013 – Finger Lakes – Seneca Lake AVA

A fruity and fairly complex wine. The nose reveals notes of exotic fruits (papaya, lychee) and ripe citrus (including clementine). The palate is fresh and has a nice little sweetness. It reveals aromas of sweet lemon, mandarin, lemon zest and pineapple. The finish is fresh and moderately long.

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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard – Dry Riesling 2013 – Finger Lakes – Seneca Lake AVA

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard – Dry Riesling 2013 – Finger Lakes – Seneca Lake AVA

A very fruity and well-built wine. The nose reveals notes of citrus (grapefruit, lemon) associated with notes of fresh peach. The palate is fresh, mineral and fruity. The palate expresses notes of pineapple and aromas of citrus, peach associated with notes of exotic fruits. The finish is long and fruity with notes of citrus fruits…

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