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From the Producer: "This wine reflects the substance and diversity of southeast Seneca Lake. It fermented in both vats and old oak (228 liter Burgundy barrels and demi-muids) with indigenous yeasts for several months, as is typical of our wines. Combining aromas of mineral and fruit: mango, jasmine, flint, it delivers a balanced texture, straightforward while being both long and soft."

Medium-plus aromas of orange, golden apple, green melon, talc, and fresh herbs. Generous weight and roundness on the palate with balanced, lively acidity. Flavors echo the aromas along with apricot and orange rind

Orchard fruits, especially pears and apricots lead the aromas, followed by notes of almond skin and fruit blossoms. Medium weight with refreshing acidity. The palate is clean and mineral-driven, accompanied by flavors of almond paste, orange zest, and citrus.

Pale straw in colour, this wine has a nose of sun ripened pears and wet granite. The palate has a vibrant acidity balanced by a soft, round texture and some pithy character. The wine has a fresh, mineral finish.

This white blend gives aromas of ripe apricot, lemon oil, raw almond, honeycomb, peach and minerality. It is dry yet succulent, with baked yellow apple, peach, kumquat, orange peel and white flowers, Enjoy how pretty this is!

Elegant and complex, this wine offers stony and mineral flavors, orchard fruit, salinity, and lemon.  The palate is fresh and clean, and flavors are layered.  There is an interesting acidity on the attack that takes a back seat on the midpalate. The salt of tears rather than seawater is clear on the attack through the midpalate. Medium in body, this wine has a long, complex finish.

The nose starts with aromatic fresh herbs including marjoram and a bit of eucalyptus layered with apricot and honeycomb. The palate accents citrus and stone fruit components, with thorough but soft acidity, delightful freshness, and good fruit intensity. There are light mineral notes as well as a sense of roundness. The finish is medium long, with hints of citrus and sage.

Aromas of white flowers and juicy pear on the nose.  The palate texture is round with lemon-oil, stone fruits, and pear supported by refreshing acid.

Exotic white fruits and citrus fruit (grapefruit) mix with floral notes of linden and acacia. The palate is rich, generous, ample and fruity, with very good tension. Lemon and grapefruit flavors from the Sauvignon Blanc delicately balance with the exotic sweetness (lychee, mango) of the ripe Semillon. Mineral notes bring good salinity and freshness.

Rich inky black berries dominate the aromas of this wine with hints of earthy bramble mulberry, plum and licorice root.  The palate continues with more concentrated dark, earthy tree bark, and integrated structuring slightly grippy tannins. The finish is long with spicy cinnamon and licorice flavors.

Ripe plum, spice and fragrant lift.

This wine is fresh and bright with aromas and flavors of cherry, red berries, crushed rocks and a hint of red licorice. It is medium to light in body, with juicy acidity and velvety tannins. It can also be enjoyed lightly chilled.

This is a richer style Côtes-du-Rhône with more layers and density than is typical for the appellation. After all, it’s rather a baby Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The fruit is ripe and stays bright, never crossing into overripeness. Blackcurrants, blueberries and raspberries combine with garrigue, minerality and crushed flowers in this wine of character. It is medium-plus in body with balanced acidity and moderate tannins.

This wine is a bit meaty on the nose supported by red fruits. It's medium bodied and soft with red cherry, cranberry and touches of cinnamon. Refreshing acid makes this a food-friendly wine. 

The nose is amazing, complex, and aromatic. Dark chocolate, warm sweet wood, black currants and black raspberries, spiced Damson plums are all accompanied by clove and allspice notes. Flavors are mouth-filling; dark fruits dominate, wood comes next, and spice is a close third. The wine is dense and fleshy, silky and structured. Dark chocolate appears at the back of the mouth. With more air, supple tannins add to the mix. It is medium-plus in body and length.

Touches of orange and potpourri can be found on the nose. This wine gives plum, raspberry and cherries that are ripe, yet not rich. It shows the fruitiness, fun and charm of a wine that undergoes carbonic maceration.  The palate is medium bodied or slightly more, with juicy acidity.

Appealing aromas of red and black fruits, licorice and black pepper are your introduction to this unique Mediterranean grape. The wine is medium weight with red and purple fruits, plums, blueberries and rose petals. It is fresh, unique, appealing, fragrant, food-friendly, soft and accessible. The tannins are light to medium weight with crisp acidity.

Light floral notes of acacia and lilac with a touch of lees. Off-dry on the entry, with a perfect level of bubbles, soft and frothy. The palate continues dry and refreshing, with pear, apple, and flowers. Medium in body and length. Pair with Chinese or Vietnamese foods of many types, creamed chicken, seafood and shellfish. Works well as an aperitif.