Three New York wines won the coveted Chairman's Trophy at the Ultimate Wine Challenge. Dr. Frank 2013 Semi-Dry Riesling (Gold, 94) and 2013 Pinot Gris were joined by Casa Larga 2010 Fiori Vidal Blanc Ice Wine (Gold, 95).
Other Gold medals went to Chateau Frank 2008 Brut (92), 2009 Blanc de Noirs (91) and 2009 (90), with Dr. Frank also receiving a Gold (91) for its 2013 Riesling.
Meanwhile, the Finger Lakes AVA Riesling Challenge rated the top Rieslings in the region, grouped according to the International Riesling Foundation's Riesling Taste Profile categories, with the Best in Class awarded to:
Dry: Wagner Vineyards 2013 Dry Riesling
Medium Dry: Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2014 Dry Riesling
Medium Sweet: Wagner Vineyards 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling
Sweet: Sheldrake Point Winery 2014 Luckystone Riesling
Dessert: Sheldrake Point Winery 2014 Wild Ferment Riesling Ice Wine
There were also several Gold medal wines in those categories:
Dry: Lakewood Vineyards 2013 3 Generations Riesling; Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2014 Dry Riesling; Barnstormer Winery 2014 Dry Riesling; Lucas Vineyards 2012 Dry Riesling; Hosmer Winery 2013 Dry Riesling; Keuka Spring Vineyards 2014 Humphreys Vineyard Riesling; and Penguin Bay Winery 2014 Dry Riesling.
Medium Dry: Damiani Wine Cellars 2012 Davis Vineyard Dry Riesling; Lucas Vineyards 2013 Dry Riesling; Silver Thread Vineyard 2014 Doyle Fournier Riesling; and Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars 2013 Red Oak Vineyard Riesling.
Medium Sweet: Lakewood 2014 Riesling; Silver Thread 2013 Semi-Dry Riesling; Billsboro Winery 2013 Sawmill Creek Vineyard Riesling; and Anthony Road Wine Company 2013 Semi-Dry Riesling.
Sweet: Dr. Konstantin Frank 2013 Reserve Riesling; and Rooster Hill Winery 2013 Semi-Sweet Riesling Reserve.
Dessert: White Springs Winery 2013 Late Harvest Riesling; Glenora Wine Cellars 2014 Riesling Ice Wine; Boundary Breaks 2013 Late Harvest Riesling 90; and Sheldrake Point 2014 Riesling Ice Wine.
These wines will be featured at a Grand Tasting on August 21 during the Wine Symposium of the Finger Lakes in Geneva, which will also include several panels of specialists on various topics. For more information and tickets, visit http://winesymposiumfingelakes.com
In my coverage of Wine Advocate scores last weekend, I inadvertently omitted two 91 scores for Roanoke Vineyards: 2007 Merlot, and 2012 "Single Acre" Merlot. I congratulate them, and apologize for the mistake.
Next weekend is the Long Beach Grand Cru competition where New York wines consistently do well, and then...our own New York Wine & Food Classic with a record number of entries on August 11 & 12.
Lots of Gold coming up!
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