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February 2021 - 2021 New York Wine Classic - 3rd Deadline

February 2021 - 2021 New York Wine Classic - 3rd Deadline
This month's Wine feature is 2021 NY Wine Classic 3 Wines

2021 New York Wine Classic - 3rd Deadline Reviews

Johnson Estate 2019 Estate Grown Ice Wine Chambourcin
94 points
$49
An outstanding expression of Chambourcin; this is a great wine to let the grape's best characters shine.
Awards: 2021 Best Ice Wine
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019  Pinot Gris
93 points
$16
Best Buy
A supple and velvety Pinot Gris with elegant style.
Awards: 2021 Best Pinot Gris
93 points $16 Best Buy
Boquet Valley Vineyard 2018 Cuvee Blanc Champlain Valley
93 points
$18
Best Buy
A bone dry, yet outstandingly balanced Orange wine with rich body, exotic flavors and fantastic food affinity; the adventurous are sure to find appeal here.
93 points $18 Best Buy
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Homestead Reserve Riesling
93 points
$23
A bone dry but overtly fruity Riesling with mouthwatering acidity and easy-to-love style.
Damiani Wine Cellars 2013 Brut Méthode Champenoise Finger Lakes
93 points
$42.99
A toasty, robust Champagne-like bubbly for fans of Krug.
93 points $42.99
Château LaFayette Reneau 2018 Estate Semi-Dry Riesling
92 points
$14
Best Buy
A balanced, lengthy Riesling that will fit right in at the table; joyous and generous.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Damiani Wine Cellars 2018 Single Vineyard - Davis Riesling
92 points
$21
A densely textured, cedar-inflected Riesling that offers a distinctive profile for lovers of the varietal.
Ospreys Dominion Vineyards 2014  Cabernet Franc
92 points
$22
A savory and stylish dry Cab Franc that will compliment a fine meal.
Ospreys Dominion Vineyards 2013 Reserve Merlot
92 points
$30
A very Bordelais Merlot that is sure to please.
Buttonwood Grove Winery 2019 Bubbly Riesling
91 points
$17
Best Buy
A fruity, easy-to-love sparkler; fun and fresh.
91 points $17 Best Buy
Winery of Ellicottville NV Bubbly Riesling
91 points
$18
Best Buy
An absolute delight of a sparkling Riesling; this is a welcoming and sophisticated wine that can pair with just about any cuisine or occasion.
91 points $18 Best Buy
Wagner Vineyards 2019 Caywood East Dry Riesling
91 points
$19
A tropical fruit salad of a Dry Riesling that delivers loads of yummy flavors, elegant minerality, power and grace.
Ospreys Dominion Vineyards 2015  Cabernet Franc
91 points
$22
A vibrantly delicious Cabernet Franc that is sure to please.
Buttonwood Grove Winery 2018 11 Barrel Red Blend Finger Lakes
91 points
$23
A well integrated wine that offers a little bit of everything; fruity, smoky, earthy and herbaceous.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Dry Riesling
90 points
$16
Best Buy
A tropical bouquet of fresh fruit flavors delights the imbiber in this mouthwatering dry Riesling.
90 points $16 Best Buy
Damiani Wine Cellars 2019  Pinot Noir
90 points
$28
A bold, character-rich Pinot Noir that marches to the beat of its own drum.
Château LaFayette Reneau 2018 Estate Riesling
89 points
$14
Best Buy
A fruit-forward dry Riesling that will pair effortlessly.
89 points $14 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2018 Estate Grown Riesling
89 points
$14
Best Buy
A sweet, toasty Riesling quaffer for anytime sipping.
89 points $14 Best Buy
Ospreys Dominion Vineyards 2019 Unwooded Chardonnay
89 points
$17
Rich with toasty, leesy character, this racy and serious unoaked Chardonnay is fit for great meals.
Ospreys Dominion Vineyards 2014 Reserve Petit Verdot
89 points
$30
A chewy, but distinctive Petit Verdot from Long Island with tons of style.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019  Riesling
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A solid Finger Lakes Riesling with a soft profile and easy-drinking personality.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Winery of Ellicottville NV Snow Fox Niagara
88 points
$12
Best Buy
Big grapey flavors and a sweet balance make this an effortlessly enjoyable summer wine crusher.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Wagner Vineyards 2019 Semi Dry Riesling
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A refreshing Riesling that will cover a lot of bases.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Buttonwood Grove Winery 2019 Estate Riesling
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A well-structured, precise Riesling that will pair like a dream.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019  Gewurztraminer
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A floral and herbaceous Gewurtz to pair with European Fare.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Damiani Wine Cellars 2018 Semi-Dry Riesling
88 points
$16
A balanced and distinctive Riesling with great rounded texture.
Winery of Ellicottville 2019  Riesling
88 points
$16
A friendly, fruity Riesling with clean lines and a plush mouthfeel.
Boquet Valley Vineyard 2017 Cuvee Rouge Red Blend Champlain Valley
88 points
$21
A wild and rustic mashup of flavors that's totally out there; adventure-seekers will relish the distinctive flavors and harmonious balance.
Ospreys Dominion Vineyards NV  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$24
A delightful sweet wine that will be versatile.
Damiani Wine Cellars 2019 Single Vineyard - Sunrise Hill Lemberger
88 points
$27
A juicy and berry-laden Lemberger with rustic style.
Scielo 2019  Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$27
A savory New York Sauvignon Blanc with elegant vegetal notes; Loire-lovers need apply.
Johnson Estate 2019 Estate Grown-Toasted Oak Chardonnay
87 points
$14
Best Buy
A gentle, vanilla-inflected Chardonnay with a plush, creamy appeal.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Unoaked Chardonnay
87 points
$16
An easy-drinking unoaked Chardonnay.
Johnson Estate 2019 Estate Grown Sparkling Traminette
87 points
$19
An earthy, fruity and floral sparkler that will be great with exotic cheeses.
Buttonwood Grove Winery 2018  Cabernet Franc
87 points
$21
A restrained, earthy Cabernet Franc for the table.
Buttonwood Grove Winery 2019 Frances Amelia Barrel Aged Estate Riesling
87 points
$24
A rock-solid Riesling with nice varietal and Finger Lakes character.
Damiani Wine Cellars 2019  Cabernet Franc
87 points
$24
A toothsome Cabernet Franc for now or later.
Arbor Hill Grapery NV Joyful John Finger Lakes
87 points
$25
A distinctive and impactful sherry-styled wine that will sing with desserts or cocktails.
Johnson Estate 2019 Estate Grown Semi-Dry Riesling
86 points
$14
Best Buy
A juicy and smooth Riesling with perky citrus notes.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2018 Founders Red Blend Lake Erie
86 points
$14
Best Buy
interesting smoky, savory red to pair with a bbq.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Buttonwood Grove Winery 2019  Chardonnay
86 points
$16
A mild-mannered, plush Chardonnay that drinks effortlessly.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019  Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$17
A crisp and savory Sauvignon Blanc to pair with the salad course.
Damiani Wine Cellars 2018  Chardonnay
86 points
$18
A funky, creamy and savory Chardonnay for smart pairings.
Scielo 2019 Tinto Red Blend North Fork of Long Island
86 points
$30
A dry red blend tailor made for a meaty meal.
RGNY 2018  Viognier
86 points
$33
A lean and steely Viognier that offers a demure expression of the varietal.
Ospreys Dominion Vineyards 2015 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$39
An earthy, chewy red to pair with rustic French fare.
Johnson Estate 2017 Estate Grown Pinot Noir
85 points
$16
A hugely aromatic and earthy Pinot Noir; while very light bodied, this Pinot doesn't skimp on savory, welcoming aromas.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2017  Cabernet Franc
85 points
$26
A chewy Cabernet Franc for the table.
Johnson Estate 2019 Estate Grown Marechal Foch
84 points
$13
An off-dry red quaffer; try serving with a slight chill.
Johnson Estate 2018 Estate Grown-Bright Steel Chardonnay
84 points
$14
A savory Chardonnay for the table.
Buttonwood Grove Winery 2019 Dry Riesling
84 points
$15
A bone dry, razor sharp Riesling that refreshes the palate.
Buttonwood Grove Winery 2019 Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc
84 points
$21
A savory and herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc for the table.
Ospreys Dominion Vineyards 2015  Carmenere
84 points
$30
A bold and demanding Carmenere to pair with game.
Johnson Estate 2019 Estate Grown-Dry Rosé Pinot Noir
83 points
$13
A dry, sturdy rose for the table.
Great Western NV Sparkling Burgundy New York State
82 points
$11
A distinctive red sparkler with huge fruit flavors mingling with earthy notes.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2017  Cabernet Sauvignon
82 points
$29
A funky, earthy cabernet for game.
Winery of Ellicottville NV EVL White Diamond
81 points
$14
A funky Diamond in the rough.
Great Western NV Sparkling Rosé New York State
81 points
$16
A fun bubbly quaffer to serve with a good chill.
Damiani Wine Cellars 2019 Rebel Gewurztraminer
80 points
$18
An unexpectedly savory, pickley Gewurztraminer for the table.
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