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in this sprightly semi-dry Riesling. It’s a delicately
concentrated wine but bolstered by crisp lemon
acidity and touches of bramble and spice. Drink
now through 2019. —A.I.
abv: 9.5% Price: $33
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Lamoreaux Landing 2014 Red Oak Vineyard
Riesling (Finger Lakes). Dusty mineral,
smoke and struck flint lend a savory tone to
this lean light-bodied Riesling. Off dry in style, the
palate offers delicately concentrated flavors of red
apple and nectarine off set by tangerine acidity.
Drink now through 2021. —A.I.
abv: 12.2% Price: $20
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Lamoreaux Landing 2014 Yellow Dog Vineyard
Riesling (Finger Lakes). Intensely smoky
tones of struck flint and ash extend throughout this
otherwise bright nimble Riesling. The palate boasts
freshly pressed apple and pear flavors accentuated by
zippy lemon-lime acidity. Drink now through 2021.
—A.I.
abv: 12.2% Price: $20
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Sheldrake Point 2015 Dry Estate Bottled
Riesling (Finger Lakes). Cutting lemon, lime
and tangerine flavors lend puckering refreshment to
this light-bodied dry Riesling. It’s lean in style but
invigorating and fresh. A hint of zest adds bite to
a lingering finish. Drink now through 2020. —A.I.
abv: 12.2% Price: $16
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Treleaven 2014 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger
Lakes). Zippy white grapefruit and lemon
juxtapose more savory tones of crushed mineral,
pressed apple and pear in this off-dry Riesling. The
palate is sprightly and bright with a clean, moderately
persistent finish. Drink now through 2019.
—A.I.
abv: 11.5% Price: $15
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McGregor 2014 Riesling (Finger Lakes).
Savory, sightly bruised tones of pressed
apple and pear persist throughout this briskly composed
wine. Off dry in style, it’s limned by a comforting
edge of honey and sweet-tart tangerine. Drink
now through 2019. —A.I.
abv: 11% Price: $20
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Swedish Hill 2015 Dry Riesling (Finger
Lakes). While fresh white flower, apple and
lemon aromas on the nose are quite concentrated,
the palate of this feather-light Riesling is a bit lean
by comparison. Its lemony-fresh disposition offers
refreshment though without complication. Enjoy
now through 2018. —A.I.
abv: 11.5% Price: $16
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Treleaven 2013 Reserve Riesling (Cayuga
Lake). Savory tones of dusty mineral and
smoked nuts persist from nose to finish on this
slightly off-dry Riesling. Pressed apple and pear flavors
on the palate are crisp, finishing with lingering
earthiness. Drink now through 2019. —A.I.
abv: 11.5% Price: $22
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Three Brothers 2015 0 Degrees of Riesling
Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes). While fresh
lemon and lime notes are invigorating, there’s a
slightly savory tone to this dry Riesling suggesting
hints of grain and milled corn. Its spry light-bodied
style is thirst quenching, however, and the finish
wraps up brisk and clean. Drink now through 2018.
—A.I.
abv: 12% Price: $16
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OTHER WHITE WINES
Heron Hill 2015 Reserve Morris Vineyard
Pinot Blanc (Finger Lakes). Crisp lemon,
apple and pear abound in this richly textured yet
pertly balanced Pinot Blanc. It’s an easy quaffing,
elegant wine with hints of nut and toast that
extend elegantly on the finish. Drink now through
2020. —A.I.
abv: 12.5% Price: $20
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Rooster Hill 2015 Estate Vidal Blanc (Finger
Lakes). Pleasant whiffs of smoked nut and
blossom accent fresh apple and pear in this squarely
balanced dry white. Fresh acidity on the midpalate
lends zip to a lingering but refreshing finish. Drink
now through 2020. —A.I.
abv: 12.8% Price: $15
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Glenora 2015 Pinot Blanc (Finger Lakes). A
rich backdrop of cream and toast bolsters
this delicate apple-scented wine. While light in
body and concentration, its lingering silkiness is
pleasant and comforting. Drink now through 2019.
—A.I.
abv: 12% Price: $15
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Standing Stone 2015 Dry Vidal (Finger
Lakes). Slightly muted tones of pressed
apple and pear waft from this light-bodied Vidal
Blanc. It’s not a deeply concentrated or persistent
wine but bright and quaffable. Sunny tangerine
acidity brightens a brisk finish. Drink now through
2019. —A.I.
abv: 12.3% Price: $14
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ROSÉS
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2015 Dry Rosé (Finger
Lakes). Intensely fruity notes of red currant
and raspberry abound on this fragrant full-bodied
rosé. It’s boldly concentrated on the palate as well,
bursting of fresh berry and plum flavors. Primary
and juicy in style, yet elegant and penetrating, it’s
an excellent rosé for year-round consumption—if
you can still find a bottle. —A.I.
abv: 12.8% Price: $15
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McGregor 2015 Rosé of Cabernet Franc
(Finger Lakes). Fresh raspberry and peach
perfume collide into a zesty crush of minerality on
the nose and palate of this invigorating dry rosé. It’s
feather light on the palate but zippy and bright in
acidity. The finish is marked by a lingering but delicate
bite of astringency. A rosé worth seeking out far
beyond the summer months. —A.I.
abv: 12.1% Price: $16
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Lamoreaux Landing 2015 Dry Rosé (Finger
Lakes). Smoky flint and crushed mineral
tones contrast concentrated raspberry and strawberry
flavors in this richly concentrated rosé. Full
bodied and supple in texture, it’s sturdy enough to
accompany heartier fish and fowl dishes far beyond
the summer months. Sunny acidity brightens the
finish. —A.I.
abv: 13.7% Price: $17
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240 Days 2015 Rosé (Finger Lakes). Subtle
notes of bramble, smoke and raspberry
entice on the nose of this dry rosé. While delicate
in concentration, its supple silken mouthfeel and
yielding acidity are approachable and comforting.
The finish is bright and clean. Drink now. —A.I.
abv: 12% Price: $28
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McGregor 2015 Pinot Noir Rosé (Finger
Lakes). While the nose is quite bold, boasting
concentrated notes of strawberry leather and
caramel, the palate on this delicately framed rosé
is demure. It’s a bit light in concentration with soft
acidity, but an easygoing quaffer for early consumption.
—A.I.
abv: 12.1% Price: $16
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PINOT NOIR
Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2015 Pinot Noir
(Finger Lakes). Lavish violet perfume introduces
this demure yet luminous Pinot Noir. Crisp
black cherry and berry flavors are full of tartness
and vibe, yet edged by soft tones of toast and earth,
along with a fine frame of tannins. The finish meanders
beautifully. It’s ready to drink now but should
continue to drink well until at least 2023. —A.I.
abv: 12.8% Price: $18
90
Hudson-Chatham 2014 Columbia County
Pinot Noir (Hudson River Region). A bright
star within Hudson-Chatham’s strong lineup of red
wine, this Pinot Noir offers loads of fresh pristine
black-cherry and berry flavors. Whiffs of bramble,
toast and anise lend complexity to a neatly balanced
yet silken palate. A fine feathery fringe of tannins
leads a long finish. Drink now through 2022. —A.I.
abv: 12% Price: $25
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Billsboro 2014 Leidenfrost Vineyards Pinot
Noir (Finger Lakes). Rich ripe black-cherry
and plum flavors burst from the glass in this robust,
lavishly toasty Pinot Noir. Shards of granite minerality
and bold tannins lend structure to the midpalate,
along with a refreshing swathe of herbs on the
finish. Enjoy now through 2021. —A.I.
abv: 12.5% Price: $27
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