Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our Semi-Dry Riesling offers subtle aromas of apricot, followed by tones of green apple and pear, finishing with a well-balanced, soft acidity.
Ratings
90 pts: Catherine Fallis, Master Sommelier - Planet Grape Wine Review: "Creamy, smooth, sweet and fresh with notes of lemon curd, almond croissant, marzipan, honey and lanolin."
Awards
SILVER: 2022 Winemaker Challenge (2021 vintage);
SILVER: 2021 Sommelier Challenge (2020 vintage);
BRONZE: 2021 Big E Wine Competition (2020 vintage);
BRONZE: 2021 NY World Wine and Spirits Competition (2020 vintage);
GOLD: 2015 New York International Wine Competition; Named "New York Riesling Winery of the Year! (2013 vintage);
SILVER: 2018 NY World Wine & Spirits Comp. (2016 vintage);
SILVER: 2015 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (2013 vintage);
SILVER: 2015 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition (89 points!) (2013 vintage);
BRONZE: 2017 San Francisco Chronicle (2015 vintage);
BRONZE: 2015 New York State Fair (2013 vintage)
Winemaker Notes
A tropical fruit salad experience is the best way to describe the flavors that come out of the 2020 vintage of Semi- Dry Riesling. Exuberant notes of guava and papaya linger almost as long as the summer nights when this wine is best enjoyed. This year’s vintage was processed differently than previous, with a week-long cold soak before fermentation to provide a cleaner finish and fermentation was halted to provide the correct amount of sugar for this style of Riesling and acidity brought with it. This wine shows favorable aromas of pineapple and wild strawberries. The winemaking crew recommends enjoying this wine with a smooth and buttery Raclette cheese as it blends really well with the acidity of the wine or with a fresh mahi filet with your choice of grilled or sauteed seasonal veggies.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair this easy drinking Riesling with light salads and sandwiches, shellfish, poultry, dishes with citrus or spicy sauces, mild cheeses and fruity desserts.
Other Notes
Label Image: A yellow male Warbler perches on a branch in the Adirondack Wild.