The wine region of Cayuga Lake is located in the region of Finger Lakes of New York of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Thirsty Owl Wine Company or the Domaine Thirsty Owl Wine Company produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cayuga Lake are Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cayuga Lake often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, black fruit or spices.
In the mouth of Cayuga Lake is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of Cayuga Lake, producing 44 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cayuga Lake go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
Pinot grigio is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot grigio was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. pinot grigio is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot grigio wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot grigio is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
