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By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes Editor Two producers do not make a trend, but in any region there are trend-setters and trailblazers. In the Finger Lakes, Ravines Wine Cellars has been producing some of the strongest rieslings for the (...) [New York Cork Report] 31.01.2012 You have encountered, I’m sure, punishing rieslings that startle and practically scour your palate with clanging acidity, austere dryness and scintillating limestone elements. The Lucien Albrecht Riesling Reserve 2010, Alsace, is not one of those, though I admire the high-falutin’ style in a (...) [Bigger Than Your Head] 30.01.2012 By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor My Finger Lakes-focused colleague Evan Dawson and I sometimes lament what sometimes happens to Finger Lakes riesling when it's fermented dry. Depending on the fruit and the winemaker, the wines can become shrill, hollow (...) [New York Cork Report] 24.01.2012 By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor My Finger Lakes-focused colleague Evan Dawson and I sometimes lament what sometimes happens to Finger Lakes riesling when it's fermented dry. Depending on the fruit and the winemaker, the wines can become shrill, hollow (...) [New York Cork Report] 24.01.2012 By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Sparkling riesling isn't new in the Finger Lakes. A handful of wineries have been making it for years and a couple years ago, one even won the Governor's Cup. Last fall, Atwater Estate Vineyards (...) [New York Cork Report] 17.01.2012 By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Sparkling riesling isn't new in the Finger Lakes. A handful of wineries have been making it for years and a couple years ago, one even won the Governor's Cup. Last fall, Atwater Estate Vineyards (...) [New York Cork Report] 17.01.2012 Clos Windsbuhl is located relatively high, at 300-350 m and has a cool microclimate. The bloom is usually two weeks later than at, say, Grand Cru Brand in Colmar. This year, however, spring came early and the grapes were allowed sit a long as 120 days on the vines. Perhaps it is the explanation (...) [Alsace Wines] 15.01.2012 Staying true to my home state and my drink local motto, I recently pulled the cork on a local wine not far from my home base in Orlando. Located in Plant City, Florida, Keel & Curley Winery was started in the spring of 2003 by founder and owner, Joe Keel. A blueberry farmer, Keel decided to (...) [The Other 46] 30.12.2011 That’s where the money goes To buy my baby those Crisp German Riesling wines And Oregon Pinot Noir. She shifts to bubbles when Santa’s back in his den Oh boy, that’s where my money goes. I remember learning this tune from a Mitch Miller singalong LP years ago (click here to hear the song). (...) [Wine Economist] 28.12.2011 Evan is now 8 months old. I am happy to report that he shares my interest in fine drinks! 2009 Burgundy, 2001 Priorat, and 2011 Breast Milk - he is clearly getting the short end of the stick (and not happy about it!) Sipping a Rioja on Halloween A little Riesling for Thanksgiving Some fine (...) [The "Iron Chevsky" Wine Blog] 26.12.2011
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