1st post – the finger lakes was the motivation being a cornell alum – love wine tasting there although i wasn’t into in college – now that i live in sonoma county, i’m all about it. really liked cali wines, then took a wine class and it greatly expanded my horizons across the pond. drinking some of that leocadie minervois – love it, loose tobacco – right on – i’m right with the whole southeast france wines, the bomb for under twenty bones 🙂 nice work gary, and thanks – it’s great to have such elaborate discussion and honesty on these wines, makes choosing them easier.

I’ve been trying all kinds of wines, its been great most of the time, with only a couple disasters (mainly because I went with the more inexpensive of the choices)but I’ve enjoyed some great argentinas, spanish, and my new fave court de rhones. I’m very limited on my choices in Oklahoma, plenty of Cali to go around, very lacking in european wines. Absolutely never a NY wine.

Last NY wine I drank was a 1994 Weimer Dry Riesling that we had at Thanksgiving. I picked it up at the winery ages ago and must say that it is BY FAR the coolest winery to visit on Seneca Lake. Stay at the Geneva in which is just down the road from the winery. Anyway, if you think these wines are good, try some of thier desert wines. Kind of pricy at $40+/500ml but simply amazing stuff. They could rival some of the finest German wines.

1st QOTD:Very much so.Thanks to you!
2nd QOTD:Pindar Vinyards from Peconic, Long Island makes a blend called Pythagoras,very nice.

Gary,

I’m glad that you are trying some NY State wines. I have long felt that Long Island and the Finger Lakes (with a little bit of Hudson Valley) should be our East Coast Napa — a place that you can visit on a weekend and taste some wonderful wines. From the Finger Lakes region, besides Weimer, you should also try Vinifera Wine Cellars (originated by Konstantin Frank) wines, especially their Rkatsiteli (now there is a rare (in the USA) grape variety for you). Fox Run (although lately I’ve been a bit disappointed with them), Wagner, Red Newt Cellars have all had good offerings in the past. A special shout-out to Shalestone Vineyards (“Red is all we do.”). In a predominately white wine region, Rob Thomas has consistently made some excellent reds – Cabs, Merlot and blends thereof. Glenora is a prolific producer of “pretty good” to “excellent” wines. Lameroux Landing is another good producer. Well, I could go on and on about the Finger Lakes. Don’t get me started on North Fork, Long Island. — I’ll wait until you do a show on those wineries before I list my favorites there.

There are even some pretty good wineries in New Jersey. I will list my favorites there sometime.

RADOOL

Stan

Gary,

To your question: lately I’ve been trying new wines as often as I can. Two weeks ago I had Cab Franc for the first time, and it blew my frickin’ mind, man. That’s the truth. Cheers to you.

-A

Both QOTD: I’ve been trying new stuff pretty much every time I visit the wine shop. It’s be totally awesome. The wine expo last weekend also was a huge eye opener, especially with the NY state wines. I hadn’t had many, but the ones I tried(Riesling and Gewurztraminer) knocked my socks off.

Love Finger Lakes wine, Thanks for reviewing the 2006 have not had them yet
QOTD; Actually was either one of Libby’s or MacGregors. I drink both regularly

Never had a wine from New York. Something new to try this year.

QOTD1: This past Tuesday, went out for my birthday dinner featuring the wines of Spain. Penedes (Cava) â?? Juve Y Camps Vintage Reserva Brut, Rias Baixas â?? Licia Albarino Valdeorras â?? Guitian Godello Bizkaiko Txakolina â?? Itsas Mendi Hondarrabi Zuri Somontano â?? Bodega Pirineos Parraleta Alamansa â?? Piqueuras alcanto Monastrell Rioja â?? La Bastida Rioja Reserva and Jerez â?? Emilio Hidalgo Pedro Ximenez Sherry with dessert.

QOTD2: Castel Grisch Riesling was the latest that I have opened and I have a ’98 Cabernet port from Pindar vineyards that’s waiting to be opened.

HEY GV trying to trust my pal trying new wines as often as i can afford great show as always

QOTD1: Always trying new things! Numerous Torrontes, Malbec, Bonarda, a Tempranillo blend from Australia, table wine from Portugal, etc.

QOTD2: In all honesty, the last New York State wine I had was Long Island’s Corey Creek Vineyards Raspberry Dessert Wine. Not even sure if it is made from local fruit or not, but my girlfriend loves it. We had in with dessert on Valentine’s Day. But last week I tasted four wines from Paumanok, also from Long Island; Chardonnay, Festival Red (Cab Franc/merlot Blend), Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cool show, I am going to try to find a bottle of that Wiemer Gewurz!

Cool – we were up in the Finger Lakes in August. Visited Wiemer & picked up the 06 dry & semi dry rieslings. I recently had a Pellegrini Merlot (Long Island) and a Lakewood Cab Franc (Finger Lakes).
Still on NY wines – The Roman Roth wine you tasted the other day was a disappointment- I met him when he was at Sag Pond maybe 12 years ago and I thought he really had a chance to make something special happen. So far he’s been a little hit & miss. Anyway, the friggin guy is having fun.

Cool – we were up in the Finger Lakes in August. Visited Wiemer & picked up the 06 dry & semi dry rieslings. I recently had a Pellegrini Merlot (Long Island) and a Lakewood Cab Franc (Finger Lakes).
Still on NY wines – The Roman Roth wine you tasted the other day was a disappointment- I met him when he was at Sag Pond maybe 12 years ago and I thought he really had a chance to make something special happen. So far he’s been a little hit & miss. Anyway, the friggin guy is having fun.

Oh yeah – I had a PETIT VERDOT from Duck Walk on the South Fork!!!!!!!!

Never had a NY state wine …. that I’m aware of and I’m in Florida..

Like the Sabers jersey ending though – is it just me or does the back ground out the window look fake / or painted ? just a thought

Expand the Palate Crusade (EPC) continues!!
Mos def I’ve been expanding the palate. And that doesn’t mean just wine (might want to mention this to the other vayniacs!). I’ve been trying different bourbons, sake, soju, fruits (had Dorian for the first time the other week), vegetables (ever had a purple sweet potato?), and all sorts of other ingestibles. Of course different wines for different days and cuz everyday is different we rock with myriad wines in my hizzy. Been trying wines from Tunisia and Greece lately.

My goodness Gary, nice brief Friday show. Always a pleasure watching the thunder show.
QOTD1: Today I had a lovely afternoon away from the school and visited the three wineries in the Lubbock, Tx area. I tasted about 18 wines today, ranging from local grapes all the way to Italian imports. I never knew about the diversity of wines in my own area. I spent some time with a Merlot that was very exceptional from the Caprock winery. And purchased around 12 wines that were reasonable on a CKC budget.
With that said…
QOTD2: I have never had a NY wine.. though on my next trip to the shop I will keep my eyes open for one.

I have been expanding my PAL tremendously. I have been trying to have a different wine varietal every week. Unfortunately I have not had an opportunity to try a New York state wine. Plan to seek one out.

Never had NY State wine
Dig the reviews
Not diggin’ the half tuck… but if you’re gonna stick with it, why not pop half your collar? 😉

QOTD: never had one from the NYS

QOTD 1: Definitely been expanding the palate recently, been trying some different things here and there.

QOTD 2: Never had one, send me a few will ya? heh.

Thanks Gary.

Never hay a wine from New York..do they export that much? Anyway:
Yes, I tried different things during the last couple of shows: Gewürtztraminer Auslese for instance, or a Riesling from Tasmania!

When do you come back with some seroius German Wines? The last was in EP #379!

The last New York state wine I drank was Rooster Hill Finger Lakes Estate Semi Dry Riesling 2006.

QOTD-1 Yes I have tried some new wines.
QOTD-2 My Favorite… Gewerz and Riesling from Glenora Vineyards, Finger Lakes Region, Dundee, NY.
I make a trip to the finger Lakes every year and visit and taste a few different wineries, but alway’s come back with a couple from Glenora.
Gewerz and Riesling being my all time favorite wines, the rinsing really hurt with this show,LOL.
I will seek out Herman Weimer on my next visit, unless I find it before then.
Great show, could have watched an hour on different Finger Lakes Wines.