The 2006 grape-growing season was a relatively cool one, especially sandwiched between two years (2005 and 2007) that were among the warmest (and driest) in recent memory. The reds from 2006, in general, are lighter and less intense. It also means that 2006 was a good year for local whites it seems. Natural acidity was preserved a bit more than in 2005, which is certainly a good thing. Peconic Bay Winery’s 2006 Riesling ($18) shows off that acidity very nicely. It pours an extremely pale yellow with a subtle greenish tint. Floral aromas lead on the nose along with ripe…

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