We are taking a look at several Best-in-Show, Double Gold and Gold Medal award winning wines of 2024. First up is a great summertime wine! An off-dry non-vintage riesling from the Yadkin Valley AVA in North Carolina. RIESLING from Rayson Winery & Vineyards in Mocksville, North Carolina. Best-in-Show and Double Gold Medal award winner inContinue reading “Reviewing Award-Winning Wines of 2024 – Riesling from Rayson!”
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Hillick & Hobbs New Riesling Release
The Finger Lakes estate winery of esteemed winemaker Paul Hobbs, just announced a very interesting new wine release. Hillick and Hobbs, grows some 20 plus acres of riesling on the East bank of Seneca Lake. Past releases have been only vintage dry rieslings. On a visit last June, we tasted their 2019, 2020, and 2021Continue reading “Hillick & Hobbs New Riesling Release”
Pinot Noir Riesling from Michigan’s Brys Estate
A gift from our friends Dathan and Jennifer, aka Triangle Around Town or the Jathan! We are enjoying a bottle of 2021 Pinot Noir Riesling from Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery in Traverse City, Michigan. A rosé blend of 73% Pinot Noir and 27% Riesling! Wow….Just look at that color!! 🍇 The nose is tartContinue reading “Pinot Noir Riesling from Michigan’s Brys Estate”
The Great White 🦈 Wine Competition 2023 Awards Announcement
The inaugural Great White Wine Competition was judged in Asheville, North Carolina. Our panel of judges were led by WSET Diploma and Certified Wine Educator John Zimmerman, along with WSET Diploma Candidate Mary Montalvo. Announcing our Best-in-Show Winner! 🏆 2022 Traminette from Golden Road Vineyards in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley AVA wins Best-in-Show and wasContinue reading “The Great White 🦈 Wine Competition 2023 Awards Announcement”
2020 Dry Riesling Hillick & Hobbs
There are times, you find something special! 2020 Estate Dry Riesling Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York Paul Hobbs, set up to produce world-class riesling. He planted twenty-five acres under vine on the slopes of Seneca Lake – all riesling! In the Finger Lakes, many outstanding rieslings are produced. Paul Hobbs is producing some ofContinue reading “2020 Dry Riesling Hillick & Hobbs”
Salmon Run Riesling
Our visit to the #FingerLakes was highlighted with a visit to Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery! Dr. Frank was the OG…the first to plant vinifera in the Finger Lakes! 👆 Salmon Run Wines is their “more affordable” brand of wines. While Dr. Frank wines are estate grown – Salmon Run Wines however are fermented of grapesContinue reading “Salmon Run Riesling”
Snapped – Elevation 966 Winery
Snapped Elevation 966 Winery. Greenville, South Carolina. We celebrate Christmas with one of our favorite Holiday wines. Snapped is a Riesling base infused with flavors of gingerbread and Winter spices. Beautiful light gold in color. The nose is of fresh gingerbread cookies, vanilla, allspice, and Bananas Foster. Sweet and creamy on the palate with notesContinue reading “Snapped – Elevation 966 Winery”
Riesling – Mountain Brook Vineyards
Vintage 2020 Riesling Mountain Brook Vineyards Tryon Foothills, North Carolina Beautiful yellow gold in color. Excellent clarity. Vibrant tropical bouquet of pineapple, kiwi, mango, and lime, with hints of pear and a delicate floral note of jasmine. Hints of sweetness on the tongue…medium acidity with a medium-light body. Complex tropical notes on the tongue, pineapple,Continue reading “Riesling – Mountain Brook Vineyards”
Dry Riesling – Biltmore
Dry Riesling. The Winery at Biltmore Estate. Vintage 2020. Limited Release. Serve chilled. Medium Lemon in color. Beautiful, just shimmers! Medium-high intensity aromas of grapefruit, lemon tart, mango, peach, pear, cantaloupe, apricot, mint, and dried herbs. Off-dry with medium-high acidity and medium-light body. Complex flavor profile with notes of lemon, grapefruit, pear preserves, apricot, slicedContinue reading “Dry Riesling – Biltmore”
Alfred Graf 2016 Riesling Spätlese Mosel
Following are my tasting notes from WSET Level 2 study exercise. Alfred Graf Erdener Treppchen Mosel 2016 Spätlese Riesling Appearance: Pale Lemon Nose: Light, aromas of lemon, grapefruit, pear, and green apple. Palate: Sweetness: MediumAcidity: HighAlcohol: LowBody: Light Light, with flavors of green apple, pear, lemon, grapefruit, and wildflower honey. Finish: short Conclusion: Good QualityContinue reading “Alfred Graf 2016 Riesling Spätlese Mosel”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 