2017 Ravines Wine Cellars White Springs Dry Riesling ($22.95)

Ravines Wine Cellars is an artisanal winery in the flourishing, world-class wine region of the Finger Lakes, located in upstate New York. It is the passion of Morten & Lisa Hallgren, a European Winemaker/Oenologist and his Chef wife. Together, they have created a small, distinctive winery, crafting elegant and expressive wines using Old World winemaking practices.

The White Springs Vineyard is a unique site with protected slopes of limestone soil. The vineyard is located in the northern part of the Finger Lakes region and was one of the first farming sites in western New York to have a sophisticated irrigation system installed over 150 years ago. With many older vine-plantings, significant slope and perfect eastern exposure, this large 59 acre vineyard site produces ripe, pristine grapes with nuances and complexity.

This White Springs Dry Riesling is golden yellow in color with pear, apricot and tropical fruits on the nose. On the palate it has bright fruit flavors, good acidity and a wonderful finish. At 12.5 % ABV it is indeed a dry Riesling.

Having received multiple 90+ point ratings, this Ravines Wine Cellars White Springs Dry Riesling is a good one!

• 92 points Decanter

• 91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

• 92 points Vinous Media

• 91 points from Wine & Spirits Magazine

• 90 points from Wine Spectator.

If you are in the Finger Lakes area be sure to check out their two tasting rooms, one in Seneca Lake and one in Keuka Lake. Or, simply checkout their award winning wines at RavinesWine.com

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Sample Provided by Ravines Wine Cellars