NEW
YORK WINE
READING
BETWEEN THE WINES:
Start
spreadin’ the news. There’s great wine in New
York! Sure, it’s still earning its wine popularity;
however, New York comes in third in the States for wine
production, behind California and Washington. New York vineyards
are producing fabulous Cabernets, Merlots, Pinot Noirs,
Riesling, Chardonnays, Gewurztraminers, and more. Expect
lighter, fruitier wines with stronger, perfumey scents.
THE
REGION
Wine regions crop up statewide in New York State, which
sits on the east coast of the United States. The major regions
are Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and Long Island.
THE
GRAPES
NEW
YORK REDS:
Cabernet
Sauvignon
The big red daddy stands tall in the warm ocean breezes
of Long Island in particular. Always full of character and
complexity, the Cabernet Sauvignon wines burst with deep
fruitfulness and rich earthy tannins.
Merlot
Merlot is always the softer, easier way to a robust red.
In the oceanic climate of Long Island and the Finger Lakes,
this berry presents an even-keel, plum-flavored, full-bodied,
and savory wine.
Pinot
Noir
The persnickety Pinot Noir invites the milder climates of
the Finger Lakes specifically. Less tannic and all the more
elegant than the Cab or Merlot, the best in New York Noirs
are brightly fruity with a touch of oak.
Cabernet
Franc
The east coast Cabernet Franc is lighter than its west coast
relatives. Infused with flavors ripe with fruit and hints
of herbiness, the Franc is destined to take the lead in
New York reds.
NEW YORK WHITES:
Riesling
The Riesling blooms delectably in the New York’s Finger
Lakes region’s crisp climates and shale soils. With
lush tropical fruit flavors and a refreshing character,
this grape delivers by far one of New York’s claim-to-fame
whites.
Chardonnay
These grapes may be grown everywhere, but New York vintners
have made the area Chardonnay their very own. Skipping the
buttery overtones of a California, the New York version
is crisp with the ripest fruit spirit.
Gewürztraminer
Floral and spice and everything nice, that’s what
the Gewürztraminer grape is made of. Made dry to semi-dry,
this grape does its thang in the cooler regions of the New
York wine country.
CHOOSING A NEW YORK WINE
Various
Finger Lake Producers
| Dr.
Konstantin Frank |
Fox
Run |
| Glenora
Wine Cellars |
Heron
Hill |
| King
Ferry |
Lakewood |
| McGregor
Vineyard |
Standing
Stone |
| Wagner |
Widmer's |
Various
Long Island Producers
| Bedell
|
Gristina
|
| Hargrave
|
Lenz
|
| Palmer |
Peconic
Bay |
| Pelligrini |
Sagpond |
References
www.cellarnotes.net
www.tastings.com
www.vintagenewyork.com
www.wineloverspage.com
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