2006-08-19 00:27:46 · 4 answers · asked by all_deep_red 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The Herman J. Weimer Riesling is a very good recommendation. If you live in the area or are planning a visit there, here is the contact information on my favourite "wine tour" from New York State.
Canandaigua Wine Trail
25 Gorham St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Main Phone Number: 585/374-5817
Toll Free Number: 800/554-7553
E-mail Address:
john@thegrapery.com
Internet Home Page:
http://www.canandaiguawinetrailonline.com
A collection of unique wineries on the western edge of the Finger Lakes Wine Region of NY in Monroe & Ontario Co. Enjoy the scenery, fine wines and many shops and attractions along the way.
Region: Finger Lakes
Tax Information
Local Tax: 7.25
2006-08-19 01:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went on on a wine tasting tour to Long Island last summer and was quite disappointed with quality, particularly because the tour included some of the better known and regarded wineries there (e.g., Bedell). The wines I had were primarily red, including Cabernet Franc, the most heralded varietal. I found all the wines simple and unappealing, so much so that the only thing I bought on the trip was a decanter.
Meanwhile, I had two wine wines from the Finger Lakes region that I thought were superb. The Lamoreaux Landing dry riesling and Wagner reserve pinot noir were both on the mark. Not surprisingly, the Finger Lakes is well known for reisling and to a lesser extent pinot noir. I would buy those wines again and avoid the Long Islad region completely at this point.
2006-08-19 01:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by NYC_explorer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coincidentally, there was an article about this very topic in the NY Times not long ago...
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/17/nyregion/17wine.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
You might have to log in to read it. To sum up, the very best was a riesling by Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard. The best reds were from Chauteau LaFayette.
Some surprisingly good wine is made in New York.
2006-08-19 01:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by Drew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've GOT to check out Dr. Konstantin Frank's Rkatsiteli. It's a white grape from hungary that isn't grown commercially anywhere else in the world. Fantastic canteloupe / slate. Perfectly dry and great acidity. One of my favorite wines and one I will probably never get to taste again in my life.
2006-08-19 04:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by John R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋