It's still summer and this month's New York Cork Club selections reflect my still-strong preference for white wines this time year. They are Lieb Family Cellars 2008 Pinot Blanc and Red Tail Ridge Winery 2008 Dry Riesling.

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So a bit about each of the wines…

Lieb's pinot blanc has long been a local favorite. Pinot blanc can sometimes be a bit boring, but not so here where fresh pear and apple
aromas reach up out of the glass and get your attention with a little
melon, wild flower and subtle nutty character. Fresh, snappy
acidity lifts Gala apple and more pear flavors on a medium-bodied
palate, with nuances of honey and nuts lurking in the background. The
finish lingers nicely with a saline note and a squirt of citrus —
making it both thirst quenching and appetite whetting. This is a wine
that local seafood longs for.

2008 rieslings from the Finger Lakes have been wowing me all summer during my weekly tastings, and this one stood out amongst an impressive group of dry versions. It features a citrusy nose of lime and sweet grapefruit with obvious
flinty slate character, and subtle floral and sweet herb notes.

Extremely
focused and zesty on the palate, green apple, lime and lemon peel
flavors are framed and energized by electric acidity. The finish is long
with trailing slate flavors that linger along with more citrus and
sweet herb.

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