For those naysayers out there who are still clinging to the false narrative that you can’t get a good red wine with body, ripeness and complexity from the Finger Lakes, we say–sip on some of this red blend from Hector Wine Company, oh yee of little faith. Maybe that’ll give you pause before you go spouting unfounded malarky about our local wines.
The Trestle 31 2017 Riesling draws outside of the lines. First of all, the label only says Riesling, which in the Finger Lakes normally means that it is a semi-dry Riesling and you can expect some sweetness to it. But this is a bone-dry wine, with barely any residual sugar. Second of all, it drops the usual flavors of tart green apple which you see in a lot of Finger Lakes Rieslings. Citrus plays in big time with this wine. There’s candied lemon peel all over the place which makes for a nice peppery mouth with a long mildly electric finish.
With a myriad of local wines to choose from, wine with bubbles is often overlooked as a beverage to pair with food, but our cool climate is perfect for sparkling wines, offering vibrant Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other grapes crafted with bubbles to enjoy by the glass or with dinner.
It’s the time of year when sparkling wine has its day in the sun, or day in the frost, depending on where you live. We’re
Every year, we hold our own version of the Oscars: the Local Hero Awards, wherein readers vote for their favorite local chefs/restaurants, farm/farmers, non-profits, culinary artisans,
By Martha Gioumousis Pinot Noir is the famed grape of Burgundy and a cool climate variety—making it ideal to grow in the Finger Lakes. Except
By Laura Gallup Want to drink a tasty beverage and donate money to a worthy cause? Grab a bottle of Red Tail Ridge Winery’s “Good
Finger Lakes Wine of the Week: Randolph O’Neill Vineyard 2015 Dry Rosé By Nicholas Baldwin As the days turn warmer and after Easter has come
Finger Lakes Wine of the Week: Goose Watch Winery Pinot Noir Brut Rosé By Nicholas Baldwin If you’re planning on staying up until the clock
Finger Lakes Wine of the Week: Fox Run Vineyards 2011 Reserve Riesling By Nicholas Baldwin The winemaking team at Fox Run Vineyards consistently craft wines
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