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Excellent color, tannins and long finish. This wine is versatile with foods. Try it with steak, Italian red sauces and hearty meats.
Ravines, 2005 Meritage, Finger Lakes, 12.5%, $25
A classic Bordeaux barrel blended wine made from Finger Lakes grapes.
45% Cabernet Franc, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot. European born Morten Hallgren has seamlessly transferred his winemaking style from Provence to the Finger Lakes. The result is a bold and big red that is fruit forward with great balance. This wine has great potential for cellaring. Pair with Prime Rib, Lamb or Pork Loin.
Standing Stone Vineyards, Pinnacle, Finger Lakes, 12.5%, $21
Estate harvested and appropriately named for achieving greatness by growing Cabernet Sauvignon in the Finger Lakes! Mae West bodied, consisting of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. The result is a bright tasting, colorful wine with European elegance. Pair with venison, cheese or even the proprietors’ favorite Asian cuisine!
I have now become a true believer in the potential and possibilities of Finger Lakes reds. I only wish that they produced a greater quantity. I guess I now have found a new excuse to visit Finger Lakes Wine Country this summer!
CD
Editors note:
If you reside in New York State you can order these wines directly from the producers. They may also be found at select wine stores & restaurants. The biggest seller of New York wines is Vintage New York, which has two retail locations in Manhattan (SoHo & Uptown). Visit them online: www.vintagenewyork.com
About the Author:
CHRISTOPHER DAVIES: CEO and Co-Founder of Wine Country Network, Inc., the publisher of Wine Country International® magazine. In 1999, Davies and his wife Darcy found LongIslandWineCountry.COM a ezine and premium tour company.
Davies is a professional photographer who has been a life long enthusiast of wine, food and travel. As the Co-Founder and Editorial Director of Wine Country International, he travels frequently writing stories about culinary tourism. He is also the co-founder of The Denver International Wine Festival and is Broadcast Host of "Travel, Wine & Cuisine" Radio.
Website URL: www.longislandwinecountry.com
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