Fulkerson Reserve Red

This is a light and airy red 2004 vintage of 100% NY 70.0809.10. Don't ask what this number means, but that is the name of the grape. 7 months in 2/3 French Oak and 1/3 American Oak. Not many in the Finger Lakes use French Oak, so this alone is a nice treat, especially at nine bucks a bottle. Fruity without any residual sugar and the Oak and gentle tannins offer a wonderful balance at a great value. The winemaker notes indicate blackberry fruit, but I don't taste it. This wine goes great with a Grist Mill Cafe chocolate cookie.