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2010 Rkatsiteli-Sereksiya
We are the only Sereksiya Rosé (pronounced “sir rex see uh”) producer in the USA and one of only two Rkatsiteli (pronounced “ur cots eh tell ee”) producers in the Finger Lakes. This wine is reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc (herbaceous), Riesling (fruit), and Gewürztraminer (spice). It is a light, crisp and refreshing wine and is best consumed over the next 1-2 years. (1.75%)
8/10


2008 Black Russian Red
This is an intense wine blend of Saperavi & Sereksiya Charni with an inky purple-black color. Aromas of blackberries, plums and sweet oak lead to a soft, rich mouth-filling wine. Flavors of cranberry, oak, blackberry and elderberry lead to a long finish with smooth tannins. intensely complex and elegant wine. This legendary blend is unique to McGregor Vineyard. (0.5%) 377 cases
produced. Estate Grown
10/10


2007 Pinot Noir Select
This Pinot is light red garnet in color and has distinct aromas of raspberry, cherry and plum which all continue onto the palate. It’s medium bodied, soft and spicy. Primarily the Gamay Beaujolais clone of Pinot blended with the Swiss Mariafeld clone. Aged in French oak barrels for one year. (0.0%)
9.5/10


Dr. Frank Rkatsiteli (2010)

One of the oldest vinifera grape varieties known to man, Rkatsiteli is an elegant dry wine which presents a bouquet of fresh flowers and herbs balanced with wonderful fruit and crisp acidity.
9/10

oh... I've never heard of Mcgreggor.. I guess I have to explore Keuka Vineyards more
http://www.mcgregorwinery.com/mcg_location.html

HA!! Coincidentally, I tried my first McGregor wine last night!

McGregor Vineyard - Sunflower White - 2/5

Sunflower White
This wine has a great “grapey” and fruity flavor with a crisp finish. This blend of Cayuga White, Diamond, Seyval and Chardonnay is a mouthwatering wine that’s perfect for picnics and everyday enjoyment! (2.75%)

Not as sweet as I like, but for a semi-sweet, not horrrible. Billed as grapey and fruity. I would say it was neither.

Keuka Spring - Vignoles 2011 - 5/5

"A nose of passion fruit and orange blossom opens to a wine graced with aromas of juicy yellow plum and lemon peel. Dried apricot finish. Try it! Make sure you savor the bouquet by swirling and smelling before tasting. Sip this semi-sweet wine chilled, with lemon-roasted chicken or artichokes French, or with appetizers such as humus and pita or fresh vegetables and dip."

tempting.. you know how i love those chick wines.

Just spent the last two days at the Finger Lakes Wine Festival, camping at Watkins Glen SP. I didn't count how many wines we tasted, but I'm sure I would have lost count. We're partial to dry wines - with that in mind here is our best of show:

Keuka Spring Riesling
Standing Stone Reserve Chardonnay 2009
Standing Stone Merlot 2008
Glenora Gewurztraminer 2012
Lakewood Pinot Noir 2010
Thirsty Owl Chardonnay 2012
Penguin Bay Pinot Grigio

If you are interested in wine, I would highly recommend the festival. We attended a few seminars and talked extensively with the wine makers particularly from Standing Stone, Lakewood and Wagner. Fascinating stuff.

Cheers!

I haven't tasted any of those... hmmm. What do you lean towards, sweet or dry?

Dry, except for Riesling (off-dry)

Most of our preferences come from the east side of Seneca Lake, which has a micro-climate in the Hector area that is very favorable for producing top-notch wine.