Reviews & Ratings

2006 Atwater Estate Vineyards Riesling "Dry Riesling"

Winery: Atwater Estate Vineyards

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Dry Riesling"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Finger Lakes

State or country: NY

Price: $18

Cases produced: 511

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: June 24, 2008

Wine Review: This Riesling is from a Finger Lakes winery that you need to keep your eyes on. We were impressed with both their Riesling offerings. This light yellow wine opens with a faint wet stone like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is balanced, easy to drink, and has lemon-lime like flavors with some mineral like notes. The finish is dry slightly prolonged in length. This is a versatile food wine that I would pair with swordfish with lemon. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: One of the Finger Lakes most notable varieties, Atwater Estate Vineyard's 2006 Dry Riesling is made in the "Kabinett" style of the Rheingau region of Germany; referring to wines of "superior quality". Engagingly aromatic, this wine's unique character is a union of our vineyard's slate soils, steep slopes and mature Riesling vines. Revealing hints of honey, fresh herbs and lime, try this vintage with seafood and bold cheeses.

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