Stony Lonesome Estates Sauvignon Blanc

This 2012 vintage is their best wine yet.  Passion fruit is prevalent on the nose and carries through on the palate, and there is plenty of acidity and minerality to make for a well balanced addition to the Three Brothers Wineries lineup.  I paired it with Waterloo, New York's Muranda Cheese Company's Bel Ceillo, which they describe as a provolone asiago cross.  There seems to be very little residual sugar with this Sauv Blanc, and it would also do well with a fried Haddock or it would be perfect paired with Sharkey's spiedies - lamb or chicken - out of Johnson City, NY. Score: 89

Standing Stone Vineyards Gewurztraminer

The wineries in the Finger Lakes finally are embracing the cooler climate varietals that are found in the cooler Alsace region of Germany.  This 2008 vintage starts out very floral with lots of rose, a hint of thyme and minerality.  It looks like honey - which invites everyone.  The finish of thyme and minerals sits around for a while - a long while, but it's not obstructive to food or thought.  The winemaker notes other profiles.  I found an indian curry worked well with it, but I would also bring a variety of cheese to it as its oxidation is dynamic throughout the life of the bottle. Score: 86