Nose is closed but gives up scents of blueberry strudel, stony gravel, violets. Medium bodied, but tightly coiled. A bit shy, but there’s a nice depth to the flavors, which are of dark berry and cassis, with a nice underlying minerality. Good but soft acids, and some very fine grained tannin. This will certainly develop nicely over the next few years. — a year ago
Delicious combination, especially for the Finger Lakes. Smoky finish, sweet. — 3 years ago
2016 | Pinot Noir
Ravines Wine Cellars; Estate
Finger Lakes; Geneva, NY, USA
(90-92; Drink 2023-31)
Fire & Ice; Second post in 2023 of this bottle, first post we still had snow, second we have no... Perhaps some variation against our favor tonight, this seems a little flat, but should be other than...🤷🏻♂️ — 8 months ago
Beautiful balanced moderate acidity PN aroma — a year ago
This is the 2019 Chef & Winemaker Cask Aged Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes). My brother said he bought it from Ravines, so it has some connection to them obviously. Nose exhibits some new oak toast, but underneath is crisp, minerally Riesling fruit. On the palate there’s a similar progression: it’s full, with an initial whack of oak followed by lean, austere, minerally Riesling. Unique but I like its individuality. — 2 years ago
A nice white blend that is probably more semi-sweet drinks easily as a semi-dry due to being mildly bubbly. Went very well with a Christmas ham dinner but nice even by itself. — 2 years ago
Nice blend. Floral bouquet minerals limestone and pairs well with Asian cuisine and flavors — 6 months ago
Similar to lat year, mineral driven, some red berries on the back end, refreshing. — 2 years ago
So fresh, fruity, and reliable. — 3 years ago
seph
Really like this, musky, tropical fruit notes in the very strong finish. One of my faves from our finger lakes wine trip! — 6 months ago