A really lovely offering from a producer who prides him (and her) self on Sauvignon Blanc. Nose of pink grapefruit and apple, with a very slight back hint of spice—cinnamon, maybe? Very clean and rich on the palate, with elements-read more-
The headwaters of the Russian River are in Redwood Valley, and here the grandsons of Bobby Fetzer are making a Pinot Noir that would make you think, tasting blind, that it came from downriver into the Russian River Valley. The-read more-
Judicious use of a careful blend of wood adds depth to its fruit, as if pears, a single slice of pineapple, and a fig or two were all very quickly sautéed in butter, then sprinkled with fresh honeysuckle blossoms. Similar-read more-
Judicious use of a careful blend of wood adds depth to its fruit, as if pears, a single slice of pineapple, and a fig or two were all very quickly sautéed in butter, then sprinkled with fresh honeysuckle blossoms. Similar-read more-
When I visited the Finger Lakes for the first time last year as part of the second annual TasteCamp, Wiemer Vineyards was certainly one of my favorite stops. Fred Merwarth, the talented winemaker who took over from the founder a-read more-
When I first tried (allegedly) dry furmint wine in Hungary some years ago, I wasn’t that impressed. Some was sweet, some was oxidized and some was just plain bad. One or two were okay. But it seems winemakers have been-read more-
When I visited the Finger Lakes for the first time last year as part of the second annual TasteCamp, Wiemer Vineyards was certainly one of my favorite stops. Fred Merwarth, the talented winemaker who took over from the founder a-read more-
So pale as to have almost no pink color visible. A beguiling nose of strawberry, peach, and fresh flowers. Very expressive on the palate, with delicate but assertive fresh fruit coming on and the acid kept in check. Finishes with-read more-