The are several wine producing regions in New York state, most notably Finger Lakes, North Fork of Long Island, Lake Erie, Hudson River Valley and Niagara Escarpment. Finger Lakes Wine Region, Located in the heart of New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region, this American viticultural area is strongly influenced by the deep glacial lakes that gave the area its name. Deep with sheer cliffs, temperatures remain cooler in the summer and milder in the winter. The best grape growing takes place around the lakes Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, and Cayuga. This area boasts almost 10,000 acres of vines, a growing season of over 200 days, and 120 bonded wineries. The best varieties grown here include rieslings, chardonnays, sparkling wines, ice wines, and pinot noir. When we think of the Finger Lakes Region, we think of Germany and not surprisingly great Rieslings, crisp and delicious sparkling wines, austere Pinot Noirs and luscious ice wines.
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The Corchaug Estate, Long Island’s largest Pinot Noir vineyard, is a modest 12 acres that are sustainably-farmed and hand-harvested. A light-bodied Pinot that balances dark cherry flavors with nuanced aromas of strawberry and spice, an earthy note, crisp acidity and a firm finish. Barrel aging in French oak contributes notes of vanilla and toast leading to a well structured, elegant finish
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Russ McCall named this wine for his wife Nicola. Charming and light, crisp and aromatic – this is what we all want from Sauvignon Blanc. As you drink, think of lime, lychee, fresh cut grass, and a hint of passion fruit. Excellent with shellfish, goat cheese, curry, or by itself on warm summer nights.
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This one, Marjorie’s Rosé named for Marjorie McCall, McCall Wines founder Russ McCall’s mother is yet another absolutely stunning example of an exceptional Long Island rosé. The sustainably farmed grapes for this wine are hand picked and crushed with a very short skin contact time to impart the lovely pale pink color of this rosé. Marjorie’s Rosé is so soft, smooth and easily drinkable, the one problem you may have with it is how fast it disappears from your glass. The rosé is created with a combination of 51% syrah and 49% merlot. It is fruit forward and filled with the flavors of black cherry and ripe raspberry. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged for three months before bottling. While this wine is perfect for picnics and barbecues, it’s sophisticated enough for seafood dinners, lobster, shrimp, oysters, and clams. It’s also a perfect complement for light summer dishes like salads and fruits.
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Long Island, New York. Pinot Noir. Sustainable. Nice weather, cool temperatures and a long season were the perfect mix for making excellent Pinot Noir. Silky medium body, concentrated flavor, with hints of strawberry, cherry, hibiscus, clove and vanilla. Great wine to pair with roasted mushrooms risotto and gruyere cheese.