Ravines "Argetsinger Vineyard" Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2017

Decanter : 95 Points

(6/30/2021) According to Morten Hallgren, 2017 was neither as warm as '16 nor as cool as '18, and the combination of the moderate climate and the thin limestone soils of the Argetsinger vineyard have delivered a wine that is ripe but still very fresh, with aromas that span lemon peel, apricot, camomille and mineral on the very expressive nose, and a texture that is lively but shows a pleasantly plump feel despite the fact that it is perfectly dry. Lovely quality – should age for another decade or more. Drinking Window: 2022 - 2045.

Wine & Spirits : 94 Points

(10/2021) As distinct from most Seneca Lake vineyards, the soils at Argetsinger are mostly limestone beneath gravel and glacial till. They deliver a riesling of seamless elegance and reserve—my note for this wine was 'No splash.' The scent combines white chalk, lemon curd, a hint of fusil. The flavors are as quiet as a still lake, composed, mildly herbal, with gentle phenolics that last.