Discover the top 100 best wines of Finger Lakes of Finger Lakes as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Finger Lakes and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Quality hub of the American northeast, signature Riesling: dry, lively, mineral whites with notes of green apple, lemon, white peach and wet stone, sharp acidity comparable to the best Germans. Also off-dry and sweet botrytised versions. Precise Chardonnay, fine, fresh Pinot Noir (red fruits), peppery Cabernet Franc. Continental climate tempered by 11 glacial lakes (Cayuga, Seneca).
~4,400 ha in New York State.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
wines from the region of Finger Lakes go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, pigeon with bacon and mushrooms or duck aiguillettes with apples.
On the nose in the region of Finger Lakes often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, strawberries or vanilla.
