The nose is fruity and offers elegance, a certain finesse as well as good definition. It reveals notes of crisp white peach, pulpy green apple and small notes of lychee associated with fine hints of mandarin as well as discreet almost floral hints. Lovely racy minerality. The palate is fruity and offers fat, roundness, suavity…
Lovely elegant, aromatic, delicate, harmonious nose that offers sincerity as well as complexity. It reveals notes of pulpy nectarine, sweet citrus fruits and small notes of exotic berries associated with touches of racy minerality as well as a subtle hint of almost a sense of place (local biotope). The palate is nicely built, supple, nicely…
(AB) Lovely fruity nose, fresh and which offers a certain brilliance, a lovely definition, precision, sincerity as well as a sense of place (local biotope). A superb intensity. We find notes of juicy nectarine, juicy citrus fruits and more slightly fresh/shiny apricot associated with discreet hints of fresh almond and subtle hints of sweet flowers….
(AB) The nose is fruity, elegant, fresh and offers good definition as well as a fine depth. It reveals notes of white nectarine, small juicy white fruits and small notes of rose associated with fine hints of almost ripe kumquat. The palate is nicely floral, well defined, racy, elegant, fresh, mineral and offers a tangy…
Intensely flavored blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Merlot from Seneca Lake. It offers ripe, concentrated aromas of dark chocolate, raspberry, black olive, and baking spices. The linear palate is lifted by acidity, showcasing tart red fruit, savory spice, and herb notes with fine-grained tannins.
Sourced from old vines on steep limestone slopes on the southeastern shores of Seneca Lake, Argetsinger Vineyard is known for its quality and lean fruit profile, with more floral characteristics and focused minerality. The wine’s elegant purity and savory finish is fully expressive and vibrant with citrus fruit, floral and delicate flinty, shale components. It’s…
The Josef Riesling comes from mature vines planted in 1974. It has a unique character, rich ripeness and is usually picked later as an Auslese-style wine. It’s well-crafted and impeccably balanced between the striking acidity and added maturity. The intense flavors of pear, tropical fruits, delicate floral notes and minerality is enhanced by the full-bodied,…
Light-colored Gewürztraminer that is extremely floral, with notes of rose water and white flowers. On the palate the wine is textural and phenolic with lost flavor intensity compared to the nose but a touch of bitterness on the finish instead. It’s a lean, focused wine with layers of texture.
Magdalena vineyard is closer to the lake and warmer. It boasts great ripeness of flavor with orchard fruit, citrus, fresh thyme, lime notes of great aromatic intensity. It also showcases integrated kerosene notes as well as minerality. It’s a warm and full-bodied Riesling of great length.
The HJW single-estate was the first Riesling vines planted by the estate in 1977. It’s noticeably cooler and more expressive than others. The winery spotlight this block each vintage in the limited release Riesling HJW Vineyard. The wine has a full aromatic expression as well as strident acidity, and good volume. It’s a fully complex…