Finger Lakes Riesling Characteristics

Our Rieslings are varied due to differing terroirs along four main lakes (Seneca, Keuka, Cayuga and Canandaigua) displaying regional characteristics. It is important to discover where the fruit is grown. For example, Keuka Lake’s East side expresses steely minerality in dry Rieslings produced there. Southeast Seneca yields more tree fruit (apricot/lime) flavors as opposed to say more mineral/flinty notes, though many factors can contribute to fruit expression beyond location (clone, yields, trellising, soils etc.) In other words, there are divergent approaches to Riesling lending to the various styles and flavor profiles that are found here.

  • Our Rieslings offer a balance of fruit flavors and crispness.
  • Dominant flavor profiles in our Riesling are lime, grapefruit, honey, apricot, mineral, slate, mild citrus, Granny Smith apple.
  • Our Rieslings range from dry to semi-dry to late-harvest with varied sugar levels.