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Tasting Notes
Cayuga Lake
Seneca Lake
Keuka Lake
2004 Swedish Hill Optimus
Smell...Aromas of cherry, vanilla and spice
Taste ...Black currants, cherries, vanilla bean
and smooth, soft tannins

2006 Sheldrake Point Dry Riesling
Smell...Fresh peaches and lime
Taste ...Flavors of apples, peaches and minerals

2006 Sheldrake Point Dry Rosè
Smell...Aromas of red cherry and strawberry
Taste ...Delicate flavors of plums, cherries and
orange blossoms

2006 Hosmer Lemberger
Smell...Spice, black pepper, and licorice
Taste ...Medium-bodied with flavors of berries,
black pepper and a long fruity finish

2006 Long Point Sangiovese
Smell...Hints of cherry and plum
Taste ...Flavors of black cherry, plum, vanilla and a hint of black olives

2006 Long Point Vidal Blanc
Smell...Honeydew melon and mango
Taste ...Semi-sweet flavors of melon, mango and apricot with crispy, citrusy finish

2005 Six Mile Creek Chardonnay
Smell...Hints of toasted oak and almonds
Taste ...Layers of rich pineapple and butterscotch with an oaky finish

2005 Lucas Chardonnay
Smell... Vanilla, spice and oak scents
Taste... Apple, butter and butterscotch and sweet oak

2005 Sheldrake Point Barrel Reserve Chardonnay
Smell... Honeysuckle and oak
Taste...Creamy butter, mango, apple and cashews

NV Goose Watch Barrel Reserve Pinot Gris
Smell...Aromas of Butter and oak
Taste... Pear, butterscotch and tropical fruit

2005 Sheldrake Point Dry Riesling
Smell... Aromas of lemon and apple
Taste... Crisp apple and lemon tart

2005 Treleaven Cabernet Franc
Smell... Earthy aromas of cherry
Taste... Cherry, minerals and black pepper

2004 Hosmer Vintner’s Reserve Riesling
Smell... Aromas of minerals, peach and pear
Taste... Flavors of peach and pear

2006 Sheldrake Point Gamay
Smell... Strawberry, cherry and black pepper aromas
Taste... Flavors of sweet wood, strawberry and cherry

2005 Swedish Hill Late Harvest Vignoles
Smell... Rich fruit flavors and honey
Taste...Luscious peach, pineapple and apricots

2005 Goose Watch Traminette
Smell...Cloves, nutmeg and orange peel
Taste...Dry with crisp fruit and spice in the finish

2005 Sheldrake Point Cabernet Franc
Smell... Aromas of cherry, black currant and lavender tea
Taste... Black fruit, smoked nuts and firm tannins

2006 Hosmer Cabernet Franc
Smell... Hints of cedar and violets
Taste... Black cherry fruit, supple tannins and wood

2006 Lucas Syrah Reserve
Smell... Floral and cigar box notes
Taste...Red currant and raspberry with white pepper and roasted meats

2006 Thirsty Owl Pinot Noir
Smell...Earthy with spice
Taste...Dry with notes of Plums and pomegranates with a spicy finish

2005 Long Point Zinfandel Reserve
Smell...Vibrant blackberry and raspberry aromas
Taste... Rich berry fruit and spice with licorice on the finish

2005 Hermann J. Wiemer Reserve Dry Riesling
Smell...Hints of apples, pears and minerals
Taste...Citrusy with tastes of apple and pear. German Kabinett style

2006 Hermann J. Wiemer Gewurtztraminer
Smell...Fragrance of rose petal and apple
Taste ...Citrusy with hints of apple, melons and clove

2006 Atwater Chardonnay
Smell...Lemon and butterscotch
Taste ...Apples, lemon toasted hazelnuts and
buttered toast

2006 Hazlitt 1852 Riesling
Smell...Floral tones, honey and white peaches
Taste ...Rich melon with crisp acid and minerals

2006 Lamoreaux Landing Dry Riesling
Smell...Pineapple, lime and melon
Taste ...Sweet lime, melon, pineapple and crisp acidity

2006 Lamoreaux Landing Gewurztraminer
Smell...Lychee nut, tangerine and spice
Taste ...Ripe citrus fruit and spicy ginger

T23 Lamoreaux Landing Cabernet Franc
Smell...Cherry, mint and black currant
Taste ...Strawberries and rhubarb with crisp acidity on the finish

2005 Fox Run Lemberger
Smell...Plums, black pepper
Taste ...Medium tannins, intense berry and black pepper flavors

2005 Fox Run Reserve Merlot
Smell...Wintergreen, smoke and spice
Taste ...Soft tannins and rich plum fruit

2004 Ventosa Saggio
Smell...Black cherry, vanilla and cigar box
Taste ...Chocolate, vanilla and tobacco

2004 Ventosa Optimus
Smell...Aromas of cherry, plum and cassis
Taste ...Cherries, currants, vanilla and a spicy oak finish

2006 Hazlitt 1850 Vineyards Riesling
Smell... Floral, honey and white peaches
Taste... Flavors of melon, citrus and slate

2005 Fox Run Cabernet Sauvignon
Smell...Blackcurrant, blueberry, alspice and smoke
Taste... Sweet flavors of blueberry and pomegranate

2005 Fox Run Barrel Reserve Chardonnay
Smell...Peach, lemon, vanilla and spice notes
Taste... Lemon custard and baked apple

2006 Hermann Wiemer Late Harvest Riesling
Smell...Aromas of botrysised fruit and lime
Taste... Rich apricots and honey flavors

2002 Atwater Estates Merlot
Smell...Ripe, black cherry and cocoa
Taste... Cherry, plum, chocolate and cocoa

2005 Ravines Chardonnay
Smell...Layers of pear, fig, toast, vanilla and honey
Taste ...Creamy texture with hazelnut and refreshing acidity

2005 Ravines Pinot Noir
Smell...Aromas of cherry, raspberry, plum and spice
Taste ...Cherries, plums, soft tannins and a velvet texture

2006 Rooster Hill Estate Semi-Dry Riesling
Smell...Aromas of rich, ripe, apricot and peach
Taste ...Apricots, peaches, honey and a creamy finish

2004 Rooster Hill New York State Meritage
Smell...Plenty of fruit including cherry and blackberry
Taste ...Blackberries and cherries surrounded by soft oak with chocolate in the finish

2003 Hermann J. Wiemer Reserve Late Harvest Riesling
Smell...Aromas of apricots and peaches
Taste...Apricots and peaches surrounded by honey

2006 Villa Bellangelo Gewurztraminer
Smell...Aromas of tropical fruit and spice
Taste...Rich in peach, mango and honeysuckle

2005 Hickory Hollow Chardonnay
Smell Ripe pear, minerals and hints of toasty oak
Taste Crisp, clean with flavors of peach and pear; tea in the background

2004 Hickory Hollow (Highland Cellars) Merlot
Smell...Dill, mint, earth and oak
Taste...Rich berries and chocolate with soft tannins

NV Glenora Syrah
Smell...Aromas of intense fruit and French oak
Taste...Cherries, raspberries and black pepper

2006 Fox Run Reserve Chardonnay
Smell...Vanilla and spice
Taste...Flavors of hazelnut and baked apple

2006 Fox Run Pinot Gris
Smell...Flowery with aromas of roses
Taste Melon and tropical fruit

2006 Fulkerson Dry Riesling
Smell...Melon, pear and honey
Taste...Refreshing crisp lemon and grapefruit

2006 Fulkerson Vincent
Smell...Aromas of black cherry, plum and oak
Taste...Tart with juicy with raspberry and currant flavors

2006 Lakewood Vineyards Pinot Noir
Smell...Aromas of cherry, plum and toast
Taste...Soft youthful tannins with velvety fruit; finishing warm with a touch of stone fruit

2006 Hunt Country Vidal Blanc Ice Wine
Smell...Apricot and honey
Taste ...Sweet apricots, plums, raisins, honey, pineapples and lime

2006 Dr. Frank Rkatsiteli
Smell...Aromas of pineapple and spice
Taste ...Spicy notes of nutmeg, pineapples, mangos, and crisp acidity

2004 Dr. Frank Merlot
Smell...Hints of cherry and chocolate
Taste ...Cherries, blackberries, vanilla bean, chocolate and toasty oak

2006 Dr. Frank Cabernet Franc
Smell...Raisin, prune and spicy oak
Taste ...Soft tannins, rich berry fruit and balanced acidity

2006 Keuka Springs Lemberger
Smell...Earthy nose of truffles and berry fruit
Taste...Ripe, mixed berry fruit with a slightly sweet, smoky finish

2004 McGregor Vineyard Rob Roy Red
Smell...Spicy cassis, cherry and oak
Taste ...Rich flavors of black cherry. currants and spicy earth tones

2005 McGregor Pinot Noir Reserve
Smell...Black raspberry and plum
Taste ...Black raspberries, plums, cocoa and a spicy fruit finish.

2006 McGregor Unoaked Chardonnay
Smell...Fruit aromas of banana and tangerine
Taste ...Plenty of apples, pears and hints of gooseberry

2006 Ravines Sauvignon Blanc
Smell...Intense floral aromas of mowed lawn and lime
Taste ...Crisp acidity with lime and steely, mineral elements

2006 Dr. Frank Dry Riesling
Smell... Aromas of Fruit and mineral slate
Taste... Flavors of honeysuckle, apple, pear, and quince

2005 Dr. Frank Cabernet Franc
Smell... Black currant, cherry and blackberry aromas
Taste... Flavors of dark fruit, oak and spice

2005 Dr. Frank Pinot Noir
Smell... Cherry, plum, blackberry and vanilla aromas
Taste... Flavors of dark fruit, oak and spice

2005 Salmon Run Riesling
Smell... Floral and lemony
Taste... Pear, apple and steely acidic backbone

2000 Chateau Frank Blanc de Noirs
Smell... Aromas of pear, apple, vanilla and hazelnut that combine with toasty yeast
Taste... Creamy, dry with hints of apple and citrus

2005 Salmon Run Riesling
Smell... Floral and lemony
Taste... Pear, apple and steely acidic backbone

2006 McGregor Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay
Smell... Citrus, banana, guava
Taste... Apple, pear, gooseberry and citrus

2005 Dr. Frank Chardonnay
Smell... Aromas of peach quince and melon
Taste... Peach, apple and lime

2005 Salmon Run Riesling
Smell... Floral and lemony
Taste... Pear, apple and steely acidic backbone

2004 Hunt Country Meritage
Smell...Aromas of toasty oak and berries
Taste...Black raspberries, cherries, and black pepper surrounded by rich oak

NV Dr. Frank Celebre
Smell...Apple, honey and spicy aromas
Taste...Creamy, fruit forward with a hint of sweetness; 100% Riesling

2005 Dr. Frank Merlot
Smell...Hints of prune and licorice
Taste...Rich fruit concentration, soft tannins
and toasty oak

2006 Dr. Frank Cabernet Sauvignon
Smell...Smoked oak with hints of leather
Taste...Well balanced with ripe plum, and fig with a touch of oak

2006 Keuka Spring Chardonnay
Smell...Toast and butterscotch
Taste...Soft, mellow melon fruit with a buttery finish

2006 Keuka Springs Lemberger
Smell...Earthy with mixed berries
Taste...Ripe mixed berry fruit with a smoky, fruit finish with sweet notes

2006 Rooster Hill Reserve Gewürztraminer
Smell...Aromas of sweet wildflowers and violets
Taste...Creamy with honey accents and a spicy, crisp finish

2004 McGregor Vineyard Rosè di Cabernet Franc
Smell...Citrus, cherry and hints of strawberry
Taste...Tart flavors of wild cherries, lemon peel and a touch of strawberry

2006 Ravines Chardonnay
Smel... Pear, fig, plum, toast and vanilla
Taste...Crisp with creamy honey, minerals and hazelnut

NV Ravines Meritage
Smell...Black cherry, currant and pepper
Taste...Rich fruit, luscious body supple tannins and great balance

2005 Ravines Pinot Noir
Smell...Fruity aromas with spicy notes of nutmeg and cloves
Taste...Cherry, raspberry and plum with moderate acidity and soft tannins

Canandaigua Lake
2004 Casa Larga French Oak Reserve Chardonnay
Smell... Toasted oak and caramel
Taste... Rich buttery flavors and tropical fruit

2004 Casa Larga Merlot
Smell... Hints of oak and berries
Taste... Blackberries, Cherries and hints of tobacco

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