
New York Wine U.S.
Learn about New York wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
Increasingly garnering widespread and well-deserved attention, New York ranks third in wine production in the United States (after California and Washington). Divided into six AVAs—the Finger Lakes, Lake Erie, Hudson River, Long Island, Champlain Valley of New York and the Niagara Escarpment, which crosses over into Michigan as well as Ontario, Canada—the state experiences varied climates, but in general summers are warm and humid while winters are very cold and can carry the risk of frost well into the growing season.
The Finger Lakes region has long been responsible for some of the country’s finest Riesling, and is gaining traction with elegant, light-bodied Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. Experimentation with cold-hardy European varieties is common, and recent years have seen the successful planting of grapes like Grüner Veltliner and Saperavi (from the Eastern European country of Georgia). Long Island, on the other hand, has a more maritime climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, and shares some viticultural characteristics with Bordeaux. Accordingly, the best wines here are made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Niagara Escarpment is responsible for excellent ice wines, usually made from the hybrid variety, Vidal.
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Forge Cellars Classique Riesling 2018Riesling from Finger Lakes, New York, Other U.S.
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Wolffer Estate Summer in a Bottle Rose 2020Rosé from Long Island, New York, Other U.S.
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Forge Cellars Classique Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Finger Lakes, New York, Other U.S.
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Wolffer Estate Classic White 2017Other White Blends from Long Island, New York, Other U.S.
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Wolffer Estate Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Long Island, New York, Other U.S.
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Red Tail Ridge Estate Dry Riesling 2017Riesling from Finger Lakes, New York, Other U.S.
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