Reviews & Ratings

2009 Red Newt Cellars Riesling "Lahoma Vineyard"

Winery: Red Newt Cellars

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Lahoma Vineyard"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Finger Lakes

State or country: NY

Price: $20

Cases produced: 123

KWG Score: 89 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: June 26, 2011

Wine Review: This pale straw colored Riesling opens with a mild pear bouquet with a hint of apricot. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and pleasantly sweet. The flavor profile is tangerine with notes of quince and a hint of apricot. The finish is refreshing and pleasantly semi-sweet and lingers. This Riesling would pair well with a honey baked ham with sliced pineapple or fish (no cream sauce) and roasted vegetables. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This Riesling is voluptuous and racy with bright citrus aromas in the nose and a perfectly balanced palate with a luscious sweetness and edgy acidity. This vibrant interplay of sweetness and acidity create a wine that is intriguing and pairs remarkably well with food. Think of enjoying it with pork loin stuffed with peach and fennel chutney, or with a chilled apricot soup. This wine has captured the quintessential personality of Finger Lakes Riesling.

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