Aromas of mixed apples and pears meld nicely with notes of fennel frond, lime and citrus blossom on a fresh, appealing nose.

Crunchy, racy acidity frames flavors of apple, pineapple, fennel, citrus and green melon. There is some sweetness on the midpalate, but it’s well balanced by that same acidity, finishing crisply and nearly dry with a subtle river rock minerality.

This is the kind of riesling that will appeal to a wide array of palates — from newbies to geeks. I think that’s one of the true powers of Finger Lakes riesling.