Terrific dinner wine. Picked it up at the winery a few years ago. Aged perfectly. — 2 years ago
2017 phenom — 4 years ago
2020 amazing balance , vanilla, oak and classic Finger Lakes acidity — 8 months ago
Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 14 November 2020 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Physically Distanced 🚧 but Socially Close 🤗 dinner, following the reasonable NY State dining regulations.
Dessert bottle gifted but our GC to the group for the evening, paired well with Burgundy poached pear. — 4 years ago
More full bodied. Ripe peach white flowers. A little pleasant bitterness at the finish. — a year ago
Barrel Select Gewurtzraminer
Favorite winery, and one my favorite wines. Lightly spiced, super smooth, easy drinking with great flavor! — 3 years ago
Light and lovely. A favorite! — 3 years ago
Nose has grilled Ancho pepper, cocoa powder, blueberry sauce, mashed plum and cold cedar shavings.
Palate has plum, (minor) fresh green mint, chocolate covered cherry, fresh tapenade, pencil shavings and dried blackberry, medium finish with light oak barrel notes trailing to the end. Future bottles may be 2025+
Noted improvement since our last experience 23 months prior. — 4 years ago
Steve Ambrusko
Aromatic, a bit too acidic, but pairs well with a fattier meal — 6 months ago