Old York Cellars

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Semi-Dry Riesling 2023

Ron R
9.2

Impressive for its focus and presentation. Green Apple and grapefruit on the nose and palate. Clean and laser-focused with lychee on the back end. Super summer’s day sipper. Tilting sweet. First time trying this producer. Was not aware that NY was producing wines of this quality. — 2 months ago

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Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

We did a road trip to the Finger Lakes in 2022. Real nice Reisling & Cab Franc. There’s also some beautiful hiking.
Ron R

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@Vin d’Ottawa, thanks and appreciate the insights. Clearly, we have to travel there, too.

Ravines Wine Cellars

Argetsinger Vineyard Dry Riesling 2019

Powerful for an American Riesling, showing lots of minerals and even a bit of petrol overlaying floral, lemon, and lime aromas. As dry as advertised. Not as heavy bodied as its overseas or Washington State counterparts, likely because of the cooler climate. — 3 months ago

Ravines Wine Cellars

Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc 2022

Tom Elliot
9.0

Nice, young, tight knit. Light on Franc herbaceousness, but firm and fine in its structure. Best in 1-5 years from now. — 5 months ago

Ravines Wine Cellars

Dry Finger Lakes Riesling 2020

Riesling, not Gewurtztraminer. Very good Riesling from the finger lakes - Eli’s find. @Eli Barton — 6 months ago

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Bogle Family Vineyards

Phantom Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend 2010

Absolutely loved this wine! Perfect for fall. Full, balanced, and bold. Warms your pallet from the first sip. Simply divine! — 9 months ago

Hermann J. Wiemer

Estate Grown Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2019

Taste melon, apple, apricots. Very easy to drink — 3 years ago

Bodegas Atalaya

Laya Old Vines Garnacha Blend

Very good. I really liked it. Happy Hour at the Keg. Bit of a spice. Dry. — a month ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Ode to Lulu California Old Vine Rosé Blend 2024

Lovely domestic interpretation of Tempier Rose and at half the Tempier price how can one complain? — 2 months ago

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Bodegas Ateca

Atteca Calatayud Old Vines Garnacha 2021

Easy drinking delicious garnacha. Great value. — 3 months ago

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2023

Complex, dry Riesling, apricot, apple, tangerine and minerality. — 4 months ago

Bogle Family Vineyards

Old Vine California Zinfandel 2022

Decent follow-up to their 2013 vintage we had a while back. — 6 months ago

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel

Big zin with cocoa, cinnamon and blackberry — 2 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Decant for sediment (lots of chunky/fine sediment) and pour. A stunning medium ruby red color with little signs of aging. On the nose: big inviting notes of dark fruit/currants, worn leather, herbaceous, smoked meat, funky earth, menthol. Taste: silky, evolved, expressive structure with brambly plum, currants, old leather, dark chocolate, graphite, and a black raspberry-iron-dried herb long finish. YUM! It's what's you want in an aged Napa cab, and glad to have just acquired 3 more bottles. — a month ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Another tip: I keep a bottle in the fridge to pour decanted sediment dregs into, and use it (except for the muddy bottom part) for cooking. That way my coq au vin or daube is braising in really good stuff from my cellar!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

x Tom C, good notes. Thanks for the tips. Cheers!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

x x I find the sediments can be bitter and usually try to remove them so they don't impact the wine. Hate them all over the side of the glass. Cheers!

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1985

Outdoor leather sofa. An old one. So soft you disappear in the cushions. — 4 months ago

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Fine description

Michael David Winery

7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2018

Good flavor and went well with lasagna. — 5 months ago

Predator

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

K S
10

My Fave at Haskel Tasting. — 6 months ago

Diseño

Old Vine Mendoza Malbec 2021

An incredibly good Malbec. The color, the aroma, the consistency and the way it compliments food… I am impressed. Now I have to get some more Diseno. — 9 months ago

Ravenswood Winery

Vintners Blend California Old Vine Zinfandel 1514

Bright berry flavour, slightly dry finish — 2 years ago