NEW YORK
RIESLING
93 Red Newt Cellars 2016 The Knoll Lahoma Vineyards Riesling (Finger Lakes). This striking dry Riesling delves into deep tones of ripe apple, lemon and stone on the nose, lifted by a brisk note of early spring air. It’s rich and broad yet textural and succulent in feel, built by ripe fruit flavors that are honed by persistent acidity and a gentle grip of white tea. While a delight to drink now, this could be enjoyed through 2025. —A.P.
abv: 13.2% Price: $42
92 Fox Run 2018 Silvan Riesling (Seneca Lake). For full review see page 126. Editors’ Choice.
abv: 12.3% Price: $25
92 Red Newt Cellars 2015 Tango Oaks Vineyard Noble Select Riesling (Finger Lakes). Sunny aromas of hay, apricot and honeycomb kick off this lusciously sweet Riesling. It gushes in flavors of peach, apricot and pineapple, with pulsing acidity and a gentle white-tea grip offering lift. Gobs of honey are brightened by lemon on the lingering finish. —A.P.
abv: 8% Price: $60/375 ml
From a vineyard planted on a steep, gravelly slope overlooking Seneca Lake, this dry Riesling offers a fresh intensity of red apple peel, white button mushroom and white flowers. The palate is brisk in yellow apple and crushed stone tones that turn more. —A.P.
