The Finger Lakes is known for its Riesling but some producers succeed with Cabernet Franc as well. Ravines has the classic representation of Finger Lakes
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Scott Harvey Syrah Mountain Selection Amador County 2019
Juicy and crisp, a pleasant, refreshing easy drinker at a good price. Intriguing black pepper and a fresh, green herbal note complement the dark berry
Wine Review: Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2016
If you think of Ruby Port as a sweetish, dense, unpleasantly heavy wine, this LBV from Dow will disabuse you of that notion. This is
Wine Review: Hillinger Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC 2016
Blaufränkisch (also known as Lemberger) is one of Austria’s principle red grapes. It is little known in the U.S. which is a shame because this
Wine Review: Zlatan Pošip Hvar Vrhunsko Vino 2018
Pošip (pronounced posh-hip) is an indigenous Croatian white grape that dates back to the 4th century BCE. It was originally grown on the island of
Wine Review: Bodegas Palacios Remondo La Montesa Rioja Crianza 2017
This is a delicious Garnacha (95%) and may be the best value I’ve seen this year. It suggests a new direction for Rioja. Aromas of
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