Posts Tagged ‘2008’
Standing Stone Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
You just don’t see cabernet sauvignon labeled 12.2% abv very often. In fact, I don’t know that I’ve ever seen one — even from the cooler climes of the Finger Lakes. But that was truthfully the first thin...
Lenz Winery 2008 White Label Chardonnay
There are very few Long Island wines at $12 worth putting in one’s mouth. With what it costs to make wine here, that price range just isn’t one that is played in often — and when it is, it’s even more ra...
Macari Vineyards 2008 Estate Merlot
You’ve probably read that 2008 wasn’t a superlative vintage on Long Island. Compared to 2005, 2007 or 2010 that’s probably true, but over time I’ve found that with an extra year or two of bottle age, man...
Lenz Winery 2008 Gewurztraminer
Lenz Winery 2008 Gewurztraminer ($20) is — just about every year — Long Island’s best gewurzt and at $20, is typically one of the lowest-price gewurztraminers as well. Aromas of musk melon, black tea, lychee, ...
Standing Stone Vineyards 2008 Pinot Noir
Shows light aromas of strawberry, red cherry and white balsamic. In the mouth, lacks concentration, and while there is a bit of an earthy edge to the simple, dilute red berry fruit, this wine ultimate underwhelms. Producer: ...
Checking in on a Finger Lakes Legend: Good News if You Still Own Anthony Road 2008 Semi-Dry Riesling
It’s the rare wine that has everything lined up in its favor — stellar vintage, top producer, affordable. The Anthony Road Wine Company 2008 Semi-Dry Riesling was available for around $14 or $15 when it was released...
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards 2008 Vidal Ice Wine
Late harvest and ‘iced’ wines — those made with grapes frozen in commercial freezers before processing — are common in New York. Real deal ice wine is not. This is the real deal and you can certainly tas...
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards 2008 Meritage Reserve
The Niagara region of New York continually forces me to rethink what I know about recent vintages in New York. Often the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley and Long Island have quite similar seasons. Hurricanes or frost events aside, ...
Sherwood House Vineyards 2009 Chardonnay
Sherwood House Vineyards has built its reputation largely on the back of its Old World-styled, barrel-fermented chardonnay. Some call it Burgundian, but I don’t think there is any chardonnay in the world that truly tastes...
Heron Hill Winery 2008 Blaufrankisch
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Though on the oakier — and pricier — end of the Finger Lakes Blaufrankisch spectrum, the Heron Hill Winery 2008 Blaufrankisch ($35) is worthy of a taste when you visit their tastin...
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