![]() ![]() Quite unique, fresh and fruity, elegant style cabĬrisp, zesty and refreshingly dry makes you crave for some meaty oystersġ0. Palmer Vineyards, Cabernet Franc 2013, $27 The best NY State Albariño from a Spanish winemakerĨ. Paumanok Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014(Current Release) Paumanok Vineyards , Minimalist Chenin Blanc 2015 (Current Release)įresh and delicious, “summer in the bottle”Ħ. …and don’t forget to try their collection of vermouth, it’s mind-blowingĥ. Seductive and complex, fruity with earthy minerality and spice Channing Daughters, Sculpture Garden 2012, $30ĩ1% Merlot, 6% Teroldego, 3% Blaufrankish Channing Daughters, Tocai Friulano Petillant Naturel 2016, $28Ī wonderful balance of bubbles, acidity and a slight sweetnessĤ. Vibrant and multi-layered with exceptional freshness and structureģ. However, there are still many more to discover.Ħ0% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 10% SyrahĢ. Here are some of the best wines from New York State I had a chance to taste at New York Drinks Grand Tasting 2017. Wines range from traditional grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay to fruit wines, American Hybrids, Natives and ice Wine varietals. The climate is the warmest in New York State due to proximity to the Great Lakes and escarpment itself, which keeps warm air currents from Lake Ontario. The Niagara Escarpment officially became an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 2005. Although about 95% of grapes are Concord, primarily used for grape juice, the region also grows French-American and Classic European wine grape varieties. Lake Erie region, also known as Chautauqua, is the largest grape-growing region outside of California. Leading grapes are Classic European varieties and regional hybrids, such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Seyval Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Baco Noir. The French Hugenotes planted the first vines in New Paltz in 1677, 100 years before any vines were planted in what is now California. ![]() Hudson River is one of the oldest wine making and grape-growing regions located no more than just an hour and a half from New York City. Regional hybrids and Native American varietals include Catawba, Niagara, Cayuga. The region specializes in Sparkling wines, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Ice Wine. Separated by Great Peconic Bay, the Long island is split into two forks, with most of the wineries located on the north fork and only four on the south one.įinger Lakes wine country is centered around four main lakes: Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca and Cayuga. With its sandy soil and maritime climate, it is best known for the reds – classic Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Similar to famous European vineyards of Burgundy, Champagne and Germany, New York is considered a cool climate region, although it is a little bit further south than those regions, as well as Washington State, and on a similar latitude to Oregon.Įach wine region of New York State has its own distinct climate, landscape, character and wine varieties.Ībout two hours from New York City lies the Long island region. It has over 400 wineries located predominantly in five official wine regions: Long Island, Finger Lakes, Hudson River, Lake Erie and Niagara Escarpment. New York State is the third-largest wine-producing region in America.
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