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May 2022 - New York Wine Classic

May 2022 - New York Wine Classic
This month's Wine feature is New York Wine Classic Wines

New York Wine Classic Reviews

Weis Vineyards 2021 Dry Rosé Finger Lakes
96 points
$19
Best Buy
A vibrantly delicious Rose that whets the appetite and satisfies the soul; a benchmark for New York rose.
Awards: '2022 New York Wine Classic - Best Pink Wine' 2022 New York Wine Classic - Best Rosé (0 to 2% RS) 2022 Best Rosé (0 to 2% RS)
96 points $19 Best Buy
Weis Vineyards 2021 Dry Rosé Zweigelt
95 points
$23
A rich and savory Rose that will be absolutely perfect for cheese platters.
Knapp Winery 2020  Blaufrankisch
95 points
$25
A captivating and exotic Blaufrankisch with a wonderful panoply of savory and spiciness.
Awards: 2022 New York Wine Classic - Best Lemberger-Blaufrankisch 2022 Best Lemberger/Blaufrankisch
Weis Vineyards 2020 Winzer Select A Riesling
95 points
$26
A rich, late harvest style Riesling with great concentration of attractive sweet fruit flavors; pair with spicy Asian dishes or cheeses for dessert.
Awards: '2022 New York Wine Classic - Best White Wine' Best Overall Riesling 2022 Best Riesling (Sweet)
Weis Vineyards 2019 Ice Wine Riesling
95 points
$59
A bright and juicy ice wine with mouthwatering acidity for spicy foods or cocktails.
Awards: 2022 Best Ice Wine
Johnson Estate 2020 Feelings Creek Reserve Chambourcin
94 points
$14
Best Buy
A superb, meaty, Zinfandel-like Chambourcin with generous waves of ripe fruit that carry you away to a better day.
Awards: 2022 Best Other Red Hybrid Varietal
94 points $14 Best Buy
Knapp Winery 2020  Cabernet Franc
94 points
$23
A clean and precise cool climate Cabernet Franc with spot-on varietal character and juicy, chewy structure.
Knapp Winery 2020 Meritage Red Blend Seneca Lake
94 points
$26
A smooth and chocolatey red blend with lots of structure for a rich meal now or sipping later.
Weis Vineyards 2019  Merlot
94 points
$28
A delightfully sleek and savory Merlot with bright acidity that will be great at the table or with hors d'oeuvres.
Weis Vineyards 2017 Ice Wine Riesling
94 points
$59
A delicious, spot-on ice wine with great flavor, balance, and intensity; will be excellent with cheese plates.
Château LaFayette Reneau 2019 Dry Riesling
93 points
$15
Best Buy
A robust and very tasty Riesling with a great combination of ripe fruit, Teutonic minerality, and sense of place.
Awards: 2022 New York Wine Classic - Best Riesling (Dry) 2022 Best Riesling (Dry)
93 points $15 Best Buy
Middleburgh Winery 2020  Cabernet Franc
93 points
$20
Best Buy
A plush and polished Cabernet Franc that is a pleasure to drink, now or later.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Bravery Wines 2020 Bébé Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$22
An herbaceous, varietally correct Sauv Blanc that would love to make friends with goat cheese.
Awards: 2022 New York Wine Classic - Best Sauvignon Blanc
Knapp Winery 2020  Merlot
93 points
$23
A sturdy, savory Merlot well suited for a braised meat dinner.
Angry Orchard NV Albany Post Apple Wine New York State
93 points
$25
A tasty and savory artisan Cider with nice mouthwatering acidity and length; will be great at the table.
Clovis Point 2019 Black Label Chardonnay
93 points
$28
A vibrant and vivaciously tropical, oak-accented chardonnay with precise, pleasure producing flavor and balance.
Millbrook 2020 Proprietors Special Reserve Cabernet Franc
93 points
$45
A juicy, Zinfandel-like Cabernet Franc for sipping or on a date with food.
Chateau LaFayette Reneau 2017  Merlot
92 points
$22
A well-balanced Merlot with earthy and oak flavors while maintaining fruit complexity.
Rooftop Reds NV Sweater Weather Red Blend Finger Lakes
92 points
$25
A wonderfully pure, crisp and crunchy red blend that is a pleasure to drink and will excel at the table.
Smallholdings 2020 Single Vineyard Riesling
92 points
$32
A clean, ripe and savory Riesling for all occasions.
Weis Vineyards 2020 Dry Riesling
91 points
$18
Best Buy
A delicious, nicely layered and well-poised Riesling with a charming style.
91 points $18 Best Buy
Ryan William Vineyard 2016 Estate Cabernet Franc
91 points
$23
A lighter style Cabernet France for easy sipping.
Clovis Point 2016 Sparkling Brut Cabernet Franc
91 points
$47
A high quality example of a domestic sparkling wine.
Weis Vineyards 2020 Semi Dry Riesling
90 points
$18
Best Buy
An easy day drinking wine that would pair well with brunch.
90 points $18 Best Buy
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2018 Estate Dry Riesling
90 points
$19
A steely Riesling on the drier side that would be great with mussels.
Vineyard View Winery 2018 Estate Grown Cabernet Franc
90 points
$29
A rich red for casual sipping; great with Friday night pizza or a Tuesday night burger.
Middleburgh Winery 2020 Blueberry Wine Blueberry
89 points
$15
Best Buy
A brilliantly pure and flavorful blueberry wine with a fine, not-too-sweet balance and style.
89 points $15 Best Buy
Airy Acres Vineyard 2020  Riesling
89 points
$18
A bright and tangy Riesling with instantly appealing fruit and a generous mouthwatering finish.
Winery Of Ellicottville NV Dry Riesling
89 points
$18
An energetic Riesling to pair with all things in a shell.
Weis Vineyards 2021  Gruner Veltliner
89 points
$19
A bright and energetic Gruner that would be besties with oysters.
Knapp Winery 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$23
A vibrant Cabernet with great pairability and sense of place.
Angry Orchard 2018 Baldwin Traditional Method Sparkling Apple Wine New York State
89 points
$28
A refreshing sparkler from N.B. apples that gives a sense of place.
Winery Of Ellicottville 2018  Pinot Noir
89 points
$39
A bright but earthy Pinot Noir that would be great with salmon.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2020  Riesling
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A crisp and crunchy Riesling that will be great at the table.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2020 Feelings Creek Reserve Dry Riesling
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A solid, highly enjoyable Riesling for everyday pleasure.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Lucas Vineyards 2020 Estate Collection Dry Riesling
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A spot on Riesling with fine tropical flavor and varietal character for every occasion.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Winery Of Ellicottville 2020  Riesling
88 points
$16
A dainty, floral Riesling that is not too sweet.
Knapp Winery 2021  Seyval Blanc
88 points
$16.99
Best Buy
A crisp and appetizing Seyval Blanc that will appeal to Sauvignon Blanc fans.
88 points $16.99 Best Buy
Lucas Vineyards 2020 Estate Collection Gewurztraminer
88 points
$19
A soft and lush wine with perfumed notes of lilac and jasmine.
Wagner Vineyards 2020 Caywood East Vineyard Riesling
88 points
$19
A Riesling with pleasant fruit concentration and a lasting finish.
Rooftop Reds 2019  Gewurztraminer
88 points
$21
A crisp and lean Gewurztraminer to serve with fruit salads or crudo.
Boundary Breaks Vineyard 2020 No.110 North Riesling
88 points
$24
A Riesling rich with delicate aromas and a palate of citric forward fruits and minerality.
Johnson Estate 2019 Feelings Creek Reserve Brut Lake Erie
88 points
$24
A solid domestic alternative to Cava.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2021 Reserve Dry Rosé Blaufrankisch
88 points
$25
A bright, tart but lean Rose.
Atwater 2020  Cabernet Franc
88 points
$26
A lean, Borgoueil style Cab Franc that demands food.
Angry Orchard 2018 Trois Pommes Traditional Method Sparkling Apple Wine New York State
88 points
$30
A racy, dry, artisanal, farmhouse-style Cider that will be great with cheeses and shellfish.
Atwater 2020  Pinot Noir
88 points
$32
A very good and easy drinking Pinot Noir that is not overly complex or complicated.
Clovis Point 2019  Malbec
88 points
$43
A big, chewy Malbec that scream for steaks and chops.
Clovis Point 2019 Vintners Select Merlot
88 points
$49
A rich, satiny red blend with smoky deep flavor and a long finish.
Johnson Estate 2020 Feelings Creek Reserve Seyval Blanc
87 points
$11
Best Buy
An herbaceous white to try for something different.
87 points $11 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2020 Feelings Creek Reserve Semi-Dry Riesling
87 points
$14
Best Buy
A well-balanced not too sweet, not too dry, Riesling for all occasions.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Lucas Vineyards 2020 Estate Collection Semi-Dry Riesling
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A good, versatile wine that would make Thai food happy.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Wagner Vineyards 2020 Dry Riesling
87 points
$15
Best Buy
An easy everyday drinking dry Riesling.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Wagner Vineyards 2021 Dry Rosé Cabernet Franc
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A rock solid dry Rose with a snappy finish.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020  Pinot Gris
87 points
$16
A fresh blend with unexpected complexity.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2021  Chardonnay
87 points
$16
A crisp and appetizing un-oaked Chardonnay that will be versatile.
Knapp Winery 2021  Chardonnay
87 points
$18
A clean and direct Chardonnay with appealing fruity, oak-free flavors.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020 Homestead Reserve Riesling
87 points
$23
An aromatically reserved, yet flavorful Riesling for everyday pleasure.
City Winery 2020 Uva Blanca Vineyard Solo White Pinot Blanc
87 points
$24
A crisp, appetizing Pinot Blanc that will be a lovely sipper or table companion.
Angry Orchard NV Porters Perfection Apple Wine New York State
87 points
$25
A funky scrumpy Cider that will be best with cheeses and appetizers, or toddies.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2018  Cabernet Franc
87 points
$26
A meaty, savory, seamless Cabernet Franc that will be fantastic with meat dishes; serve with a slight chill.
Millbrook 2020 Proprietors Special Reserve Chardonnay
87 points
$26
A round and appealing well-oaked Chardonnay with great flavor and sippability.
Vineyard View Winery NV  Blaufrankisch
87 points
$29
An expressive, modern style of Blaufrankisch to appeal to fans of Rioja and Rombauer.
The Vineyard At Windham 2020 The Huntsman Chardonnay
87 points
$30
A round, warm and welcoming Chardonnay with excellent pure flavor, acidity, and balance.
City Winery 2020 Au Naturel Cabernet Franc
87 points
$32
A cherry steeped Cabernet Franc with nervy acidity.
Smallholdings 2020 Single Vineyard Riesling
87 points
$32
A savory, precise and pointed Riesling with bright fruit and laser-like acidity.
Montauk Daisy 2019 Estate Red Blend Long Island
87 points
$38
A resonant and welcoming oak-accented, dry red with delicately spicy, savory fruit flavors.
Johnson Estate 2020 Feelings Creek Reserve Vidal Blanc
86 points
$11
Best Buy
A charming, soft and easy-drinking white wine sipper.
86 points $11 Best Buy
Middleburgh Winery 2019  Marechal Foch
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A fruity red with a nice combination of easy-drinkability and deeper layers.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2018 Reserve Riesling
86 points
$15
Best Buy
An easy, citrusy Riesling to crush on hot days.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Middleburgh Winery 2020 St. Pepin White Blend Other White
86 points
$16
A round and mouthwatering white for fans of oaked Chardonnay and Chablis.
Rooftop Reds 2018 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
86 points
$19
A rich, oak-forward Chardonnay with surprising balance, suppleness and integration on the palate given the big oaky nose; oaky Chardonnay lovers, take note.
Rooftop Reds 2021 Dry Rosé Finger Lakes
86 points
$21
A supple, earthy, very savory Rose for the table.
Millbrook 2021 Proprietors Special Reserve Tocai Friulano
86 points
$22
A soft and easy dry white to sipper with a good chill.
Montauk Daisy 2020 Estate Chardonnay
86 points
$22
A nicely textured wine with soft oak flavors and sweet fruit.
Atwater 2021 Rose Finger Lakes
86 points
$23
An easy drinking Rose with berry fruit and spice notes.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2020 Reserve Pinot Noir
86 points
$30
A bright, table friendly Pinot that will be fun to pair with.
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard 2018 Red Velvet Red Blend North Fork of Long Island
86 points
$49
A cool climate, modern style Bordeaux blend great on its own or with food.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020  Riesling
85 points
$12
A honeycombed, unctuous style that would play nicely with Brie.
Johnson Estate 2020 Feelings Creek Reserve Sweet Riesling
85 points
$14
A nice off-dry Riesling that will make a good patio sipper on a hot summer day.
Johnson Estate 2020 Feelings Creek Reserve Marechal Foch
85 points
$14
A juicy, fruit-driven wine with style.
Johnson Estate 2021 Feelings Creek Reserve Dry Rosé Pinot Noir
85 points
$14
A lovely, lubricious, tropical fruit and flower-laden Rose that will be perfect for brunch and picnics.
Johnson Estate 2019 Feelings Creek Reserve Founders Red Lake Erie
85 points
$15
A unique, bright, energetic wine to try for something truly different.
Winery Of Ellicottville 2020  Gruner Veltliner
85 points
$16
A nice minty Gruner that will be fun to pair with.
Airy Acres Vineyard 2020  Cabernet Franc
85 points
$24
A bright vibrant Cabernet Franc with mouthwatering fruit and lots of subtle savory, spicy nuances.
Angry Orchard 2018 Newtown Pippin Traditional Method Sparkling Apple Wine New York State
85 points
$28
A fun, simple, easy-sipping fizzy Cider-esque sparkling fruit wine.
The Vineyard At Windham 2019 The Bootlegger Gewurztraminer
85 points
$30
A rich, lush, tropical wine that would be good on a tasting menu.
The Vineyard At Windham 2020  Riesling
85 points
$30
A nice chewy Riesling with bright citrus flavors, crisp table friendly acidity and fine fruit tannins.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019  Merlot
85 points
$31
A meaty, big boned, and tannic Merlot that commands food.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019  Gruner Veltliner
84 points
$12
An everyday Gruner to upgrade from your go-to Pinot Grigio.
Chateau LaFayette Reneau 2020  Chardonnay
84 points
$15
An effortless sipper for casseroles and conversations.
Johnson Estate 2018 Feelings Creek Reserve Pinot Noir
84 points
$17
A savory, herbal Pinot Noir to try something different than the usual.
Millbrook 2021 Proprietors Special Reserve Gruner Veltliner
84 points
$22
A pleasant Gruner for fall pairings.
Atwater 2021 Rose Pinot Noir
84 points
$24
An appetizing, mouthwatering rose that will be great with sandwiches and salads.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020 Gewürztraminer Gewurztraminer
83 points
$15
A dense, floral wine for a tasting flight.
Ryan William Vineyard 2017 Estate Gruner Veltliner
83 points
$19
A rich style of Gruner that would work with a heavier fish like tuna or salmon.
Joseph Zakon 2020 Nature Screaming Noiret
83 points
$20
A rustic, oxidative style for old world fans.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
83 points
$29
A big, herbal wine that wants meat.
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard 2020 White Satin Select White Blend White Merlot
83 points
$44
An earthy, autumnal wine to drink with pastries.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020  Sauvignon Blanc
82 points
$17
A straightforward white blend with a lasting, acid-driven finish.
Lucas Vineyards 2020 Estate Collection Chardonnay
80 points
$17
A round, earthy Chardonnay to drink now.
Angry Orchard NV Pommeau Of Walden 3 Year Oak Aged Apple Wine New York State
80 points
$48
An angular, prickly fortified wine for cocktails.
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