Forge Cellars
Classique Seneca Lake Dry Riesling
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Bright and deep gold. Abundant and inviting nose of honeyed yellow apple and honeysuckle. Crisp medium palate yields those same elements with a hint of herb and peach pit. Firm, medium plus acidity and a juicy lingering finish. Among the best the Finger Lakes has to offer! Bone dry yet still aromatic and flavorful. Perfect match for seafood (crab cakes here) or poultry. Drink now through 2028.
Bright and deep gold. Abundant and inviting nose of honeyed yellow apple and honeysuckle. Crisp medium palate yields those same elements with a hint of herb and peach pit. Firm, medium plus acidity and a juicy lingering finish. Among the best the Finger Lakes has to offer! Bone dry yet still aromatic and flavorful. Perfect match for seafood (crab cakes here) or poultry. Drink now through 2028.
Nov 15th, 2021Star bright deep gold. Yellow apples, white flowers, light balsam on the abundant nose. Medium palate confirms the nose. Medium plus acidity. My new go-to dry Riesling! And Wine Spectator thinks so, too. Drink now or hold through 2030.
Star bright deep gold. Yellow apples, white flowers, light balsam on the abundant nose. Medium palate confirms the nose. Medium plus acidity. My new go-to dry Riesling! And Wine Spectator thinks so, too. Drink now or hold through 2030.
Feb 8th, 2021Star bright deep(!) gold. Shy but inviting nose minerally green apple. On the palate, green apple, lime rind, flinty minerals, dried white flowers. Laser focused, firm acidity that belies the barrel roots (presaged by the color). Was initially put off by the color, but some research revealed that it’s 70% barbell fermented, which accounts for things. A dry Riesling for autumnal fare. Casseroles, roasted poultry or pork, or root vegetables will find a friend here. Drink now through 2028.
Star bright deep(!) gold. Shy but inviting nose minerally green apple. On the palate, green apple, lime rind, flinty minerals, dried white flowers. Laser focused, firm acidity that belies the barrel roots (presaged by the color). Was initially put off by the color, but some research revealed that it’s 70% barbell fermented, which accounts for things. A dry Riesling for autumnal fare. Casseroles, roasted poultry or pork, or root vegetables will find a friend here. Drink now through 2028.
Nov 6th, 2020
Solid Riesling to make me proud of my home state!
Solid Riesling to make me proud of my home state!
May 10th, 2020
Wow! I would never guess NY blind. A bunch of petrol with white flowers, a bit of key lime, some vegetable or grass like flavors, excellent acidity. Love it.
Wow! I would never guess NY blind. A bunch of petrol with white flowers, a bit of key lime, some vegetable or grass like flavors, excellent acidity. Love it.
Jun 14th, 2021
Apparently slightly oxidative in upbringing and it sure tastes that way. Lots of zing. Some weight. Pineapple and lemon curd and a touch of stone fruit
Apparently slightly oxidative in upbringing and it sure tastes that way. Lots of zing. Some weight. Pineapple and lemon curd and a touch of stone fruit
Apr 5th, 2021
beach week tasting - thought it was an orange, nice tartness
beach week tasting - thought it was an orange, nice tartness
Dec 30th, 2020First NY Riesling. Enjoyed - totally legit!
First NY Riesling. Enjoyed - totally legit!
Dec 25th, 2020
Great acidity and minerals, with an earthiness rare in whites. Juicy, delicious, dry.
Great acidity and minerals, with an earthiness rare in whites. Juicy, delicious, dry.
Oct 1st, 2020