Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Long Point Winery Vidal Blanc Finger Lakes

This 2005 vintage is easy drinking, light, airy and sweet. This Vidal Blanc is too sweet for my palate, but those who enjoy a sweeter wine will love this wine. We've had it open for a few days and it holds up very well. It will go perfect with an arugula walnut salad with a citrus dressing. GOOD.

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Leidenfrost Vineyards Pinot Noir Finger Lakes

This Non Vintage table wine is Estate Bottled and while tasty, this needs a few years in the cellar. This is one of those unbeatable values that was too good to pass up. The fruit is overpowered by the tannins and the oak. It goes well with mater paneer right now, and it doesn't change much over 2 days. CELLAR IT.

Thirsty Owl Dry Reisling Cayuga Lake

This 2005 Dry Reisling is a testament to why the Finger Lakes wine makers are in love with this grape. This wine is well balanced, has a solid fruit and citrus of lemon and pineapple while neither overpowers the other. This is the perfect wne to pair with a shrimp cocktail or a lobster martini. This also made for a great after dinner drink that was light and airy. VERY GOOD.