varietal: Riesling

Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling 2016

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Hermann J. Wiemer
Fanciful Name: Dry Riesling
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $24.00

Tasting Notes: This bottle shows how this grape, when made well, has such longevity. Vibrant aromatics of mineral and fruit on the nose. On the palate, every time I took a sip, there was a new nuance to enjoy: fruit, rock, acid, body. If I tried this blind, I might have thought it was from the Mosel. Lovely.
Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling 2016

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Forge Cellars Dry Riesling 2019

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Forge Cellars
Fanciful Name: Dry Riesling
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: From the shores of Seneca Lake, this sustainable winery, hidden away from the world, is producing some of the best riesling from this area. Working with Saint Cosme of Rhone Valley fame, they have created a fresh, dry riesling with balanced acidity, lovely pear overtones and a touch of tangerine. Pairs with just about everything.
Forge Cellars Dry Riesling 2019

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Seastone Riesling 2020

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Seastone
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Germany
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: White flowers on the nose, with freshness and lots of acidity on the palate. The lemon and peach notes are fun and zippy, delivering an equilibrium and approachability to the wine.
Seastone Riesling 2020

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Smith-Madrone Estate Riesling 2016

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Smith-Madrone
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Spring Mountain District
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: The wine is 100% riesling and produced from the same Spring Mountain vineyards, in the same way every year, yet the wines continually offer new characteristics every vintage. This riesling has a light straw core with light legs. The nose offers wet rocks, white flowers, cream and whiffs of petrol. The palate has medium intensity with flavors of Granny Smith apples, orange blossoms and Bosc pear that jump into medium-plus acidity and tinges of honeysuckle. The finish is balanced and lip-smacking with touches of lime custard, minerals and petrol. A classically beautiful Riesling. WOW!
Smith-Madrone Estate Riesling 2016

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Wagner Riesling Dry 2019

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Wagner
Varietal: Riesling Dry
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Seneca Lake
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: A mineral-driven wine that is sharp and exudes bright, clean orange and citrus notes. A white pepper flavor, combined with the lifting acidity and minerality, make this savory fruit-forward Niagara wine over-deliver all day long.
Wagner Riesling Dry 2019

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Shady Lane Cellars Semi-Dry Riesling 2017

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Shady Lane Cellars
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Leelanau Peninsula
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A glorious nose of tropical white flowers lures you into the ripe apricot, green pear and candied lemon that cascade down on the palate. A beautiful balance of ripeness and acidity is exhibited on the long, elegant finish that refreshes rather than burdens the senses. Begs to be paired with shellfish, sushi, salads or just warm summer nights all by itself.
Shady Lane Cellars Semi-Dry Riesling 2017

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Thirsty Owl Riesling 2019

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Thirsty Owl
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: White flowers and lychee on the nose and palate, this approachable, fun, Finger Lakes wine has a good balance. Crisp texture with powerful fruit flavors, this wine is bright, off-dry and over-delivers from start to finish.
Thirsty Owl Riesling 2019

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Hosmer Dry Riesling 2019

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Hosmer
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Cayuga Lake
Retail Price: $15.00

Tasting Notes: This is the summer go-to wine for food. Crisp acidity, balanced by notes of ripe cantaloupe. The finish is straightforward, almost mouthwatering. Great example of less than 1% RS in a NYS riesling.
Hosmer Dry Riesling 2019

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Boundary Breaks Vineyard OLN Riesling 2017

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Boundary Breaks Vineyard
Fanciful Name: OLN Ovid Line North Medium Dry Riesling
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2017
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: This medium-dry Finger Lakes riesling has a beautiful and energetic pop of fruit and acidity. Gentle tangerine and a hint of pineapple give way to a fresh and clean finish. Perfect for a warm up to the backyard or the lake.
Boundary Breaks Vineyard OLN Riesling 2017

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Empire State Riesling 2018

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Empire State
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $22.99

Tasting Notes: Medium bodied with tangy apple and orange blossom on the nose. The palate is dry with lingering apple and earthy pineapple.
Empire State Riesling 2018

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Seventh Hill Farm “Left Foot Charley” Riesling 2017

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Seventh Hill Farm
Fanciful Name: Left Foot Charley
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Old Mission Peninsula
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: This Old Mission Peninsula wine is reminiscent of a dry Clare Valley riesling with stone fruit, honeysuckle and florals — and a touch of TDN (that squeaky new pool toy aroma).
Seventh Hill Farm “Left Foot Charley” Riesling 2017

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Hewtison Gun Metal Riesling 2019

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Hewtison
Fanciful Name: Gun Metal
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Eden Valley
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: Named after the stones in the vineyard that have the same color and add a distinctive minerality. Loads of aromatic and juicy lime notes on the palate, while the nose screams riesling from down under with a signature new pool toy aroma. A lovely dry Riesling with a palate full of citrus.
Hewtison Gun Metal Riesling 2019

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