New York Wine Classic Reviews

2024 Gruner Veltliner

Crisp and lively Austria meets upstate NY Gruner offers peach-pear-yellow plum aplenty with a fresh lemony finish and a tell-tail of white pepper - beautiful from start to finish.

Awards: '2025 New York Wine Classic - Best White Wine' 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Gruner Veltliner

$21

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$20

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2024 Unoaked Chardonnay

Pineapple and lemon, papaya and lime, deftly balances tropical and citrus with the satisfaction of a buttery Chardonnay without the butter - pair with olive oil poached salmon. Impressive!.

Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Chardonnay (Unoaked) 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Overall Chardonnay

$20 Best Buy

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$24

2024 Sauvignon Blanc

Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc typicity that over-delivers -- tarragon, lemongrass, lime skin, papaya on the nose with flavors of white peach and ripe pear, pus grapefruit and a hint of jalapeño, juicy sweet lemon, dried honey and honeydew melon.

Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Sauvignon Blanc

$24

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Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Bright Steel Chardonnay

$16

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2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Bright Steel Chardonnay

Sunshine in a glass, apples-pear-melon plus tangerine, refreshing and clean, a pure wine showing off what Chardonnay can be without barrel aging: Chablis-ish.

$16 Best Buy

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Weis Vineyards 2024 Dry Rosé Finger Lakes

$20

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2024 Dry Rosé Finger Lakes

Dry, juicy, savory and fruity all at the same time, a purposeful blend with Merlot cherries, Cab Franc herbs and Blaufrankisch forest berries.

Awards: '2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Pink Wine' 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Rosé (0 to 2% RS)

$20 Best Buy

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Acquilano Wine Cellars 2023 Blaufrankisch

$24

2023 Blaufrankisch

Juicy plum, cherry, forest berry, touch of white pepper, fruity/savory at the same time with Black raspberry - marjoram and blood peach, all with silky tannins, a bit Spatburgunder-ish.

$24

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$24

2024 Seyval Blanc

A textbook example of Seyval Blanc with refreshing and vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors that will be very crowd pleasing.

Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Other White Hybrid Varietal

$24

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Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Marechal Foch

$16

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2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Marechal Foch

A charmingly silky, fruity and appetizing, easy-drinking red that will appeal to California Pinot drinkers; try with a light chill.

$16 Best Buy

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Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Chambourcin

$16

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2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Chambourcin

A very attractive, fruit-forward Chambourcin with nice smoky, cream, and meaty notes that dance on the palate; this will be excellent with BBQ.

Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Red Hybrid Varietal

$16 Best Buy

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$22

2022 Riesling

Riesling with electricity from start to finish, as sumptuously appealing as the ginger-pineapple-candied lime zest flavors are on their own as an aperitif, you will need a second bottle as you MUST have this with Peking Duck, a great marriage of tropical fruit and acidity.

$22

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Weis Vineyards 2023 Winzer Select A Riesling

$28

2023 Winzer Select A Riesling

A honeyed, silky white which would be delicious sipped slowly and contemplatively.

Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Riesling (Sweet)

$28

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Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Seyval Blanc

$14

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2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Seyval Blanc

An excellent and expressive Seyval with loads of fruit a great acidity.

$14 Best Buy

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Johnson Estate NV Lake Effect Red Blend Lake Erie

$19

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NV Lake Effect Red Blend Lake Erie

A biscuity soft plum-boysenberry-wild strawberry palate is wrapped in silky fruity tannins all loaded with notes of blue ribbon blueberry pie.

$19 Best Buy

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$22

Bet The Farm Winery

2024 Traminette

A delicious and well balanced Traminette with excellent floral and citrus character and style; a superb summer wine.

$22

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Clovis Point 2023 Black Label Chardonnay

$28

2023 Black Label Chardonnay

Zippy, fragrant Pinot Gris brings a sunbeam of fresh air to vanilla toasty apple-lemon-crunchy pear-pineapple flavored Chardonnay for a lovely glass of white, a smart and purposeful off-the-beaten-path Chardonnay blend.

$28

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Acquilano Wine Cellars 2023 Forza Finger Lakes

$30

Point Of The Bluff Vineyards

2023 Forza Finger Lakes

Juicy rich berry flavor with integrated alcohol and a lingering finish make this a great wine to drink with chocolate or instead of dessert.

$30

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$35

Sannino Vineyard

2022 Cabernet Franc

Delightful Cabernet Franc that has a pleasant amount of smoke and just the right amount of fruit.

$35

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Point Of The Bluff Vineyards NV June Bug Red Blend Finger Lakes

$22

NV June Bug Red Blend Finger Lakes

Dry and zest red with crisp heritage apple notes coupled with plum, forest berry and exotic spice, great with a slight chill for a farm to table dinner - enjoy its flavors of wild plum all day.

$22

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$24

2023 Chardonnay

A beautiful apple-pear-pineapple nuanced unoaked Chardonnay with a hint of exotic tropical that pings across your palate like a pinball.

$24

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$24

2023 Chardonnay

A generous international style Chardonnay with plenty of vanilla and spiced butter flavors and grilled golden pineapple fruit notes for decadent sipping.

$24

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$34

2023 Estate Riesling

Zippy, balanced and refreshing apple-peach-pear-kumquat centric Riesling with a fresh, clean finish.

$34

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Johnson Estate 2023 Ice Wine Vidal Blanc

$49

2023 Ice Wine Vidal Blanc

A delightfully thick and rich ice wine with bright balancing acidity and a delicate savory umami note; this will be great with cheeses.

$49

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$59

2024 Ice Wine Riesling

Well balanced, light on its feet, bright and lively sweet wine that finishes dry.

$59

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$24

Point Of The Bluff Vineyards

2024 Dry Rosé Zweigelt

Silky, crisp sunshine in a glass with plenty of red berries and dried blood orange for dry rose refreshment.

$24

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$38

New Roots

2022 Petit Verdot

A delicate, soft red, with violet, sweet corn and boysenberry flavors, quite refreshing with a slight chill.

$38

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Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2022 Cabernet Franc

$40

2022 Cabernet Franc

A zippy Cabernet Franc with bright acidity and fresh fruit.

$40

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Quartz Rock Vineyard 2024 Estate Chardonnay

$24

Quartz Rock Vineyard

2024 Estate Chardonnay

An enticing combination soft texture and savory and tropical aromas and flavors make this a great choice for elevated sipping or pairing with tropical cuisines.

$24

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$24

2023 Pinot Blanc

Crisp and lively Pinot Blanc that will wow unoaked Chardonnay drinkers with vibrant peach-pear-lemon flavors, refreshing minerality and exceptionally balanced finish - from cocktail hour through appetizers and a light dinner a delight.

$24

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$34

New Roots

2024 Sparkling Riesling

A cheery bubbly Riesling with crisp bubbles and notes of white peach, pineapple and papaya all finishing with a refreshing zip of lime zest.

$34

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Clovis Point 2022 Vintners Select Merlot

$49

2022 Vintner's Select Merlot

Soft and satisfying Merlot with layers of cherry, plum and berry wrapped up with notes of mocha, finishing with satisfying, toothsome tannins.

$49

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Clovis Point 2022 Archeology Red Blend North Fork Of Long Island

$65

2022 Archeology Red Blend North Fork Of Long Island

A big powerful, full-bodied wine, good for pairing with a hearty stew.

$65

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Middleburgh Winery 2024 White Blend New York State

$16

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Middleburgh Winery

2024 White Blend New York State

A nice floral, juicy, and balanced white wine that will be a great choice for picnics and summer salads.

$16 Best Buy

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Johnson Estate NV Old Oak Gold Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dessert Wine Lake Erie

$18

NV Old Oak Gold Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dessert Wine Lake Erie

A rich and complex sherry-like wine that would pair well with creme brulee, blue cheese and caramel pastries.

$18

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Weis Vineyards 2024 Heart Of The Lake White Blend Finger Lakes

$21

2024 Heart Of The Lake White Blend Finger Lakes

A very good white blend with sweet fruit and nice acidity.

$21

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Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2023 Unoaked Blaufrankisch

$30

Point Of The Bluff Vineyards

2023 Unoaked Blaufrankisch

A deeply fruity yet complex and spicy wine to stand up to glazed meats and all things grilled.

$30

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$39

2022 Saperavi

Earthy red wine with a tannic structure that is well balanced with slightly tart fruit.

$39

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$20

2023 Dry Riesling

A very good dry Riesling with great acidity and citrusy fruit tailor made for the table.

$20

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$20

2023 Semi Dry Riesling

A delightful, fun, refreshing summer wine; enjoy on any occasion.

$20

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$24

Airy Acres Vineyard

2023 Rkatsiteli

A exotically fruity, very unique and impressive white wine that is a pleasure to sip and savor and will be fun to pair with foods.

$24

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$45

2022 Cabernet Franc

Cheerful and fresh Cabernet Franc that has layers of flavors to discover in every sip.

$45

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Quartz Rock Vineyard 2023 Estate Cabernet Franc

$47

Quartz Rock Vineyard

2023 Estate Cabernet Franc

An earthy Cabernet Franc with tart fruit and a smooth finish.

$47

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Johnson Estate 2023 Ice Wine Chambourcin

$49

2023 Ice Wine Chambourcin

Lusciously textured red and black fruit forward dessert wine.

$49

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Sannino Vineyard 2022 Spotlight Petit Verdot

$55

Sannino Vineyard

2022 Spotlight Petit Verdot

Full of raspberries and violets, jammy and balanced - a fine pairing for lamb stew.

$55

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Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Dry Riesling

$16

2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Dry Riesling

A nice example of dry Riesling for everyday pleasure.

$16

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Middleburgh Winery 2021 Estate Reserve Marquette

$16

Middleburgh Winery

2021 Estate Reserve Marquette

Bright, dry, fruity Marquette with toothsome tannins inviting you to all things grilled.

$16

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$24

2024 Estate Chenin Blanc

A crisp and refreshing Chenin Blanc that will be great with lighter fare.

$24

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Acquilano Wine Cellars 2023 Limited Edition Chardonnay

$25

2023 Limited Edition Chardonnay

Chardonnay with a touch of green notes that would be pleasant for picnic if the bottle is ice cold.

$25

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$32

Atwater

2023 Cabernet Franc

Floral and herbaceous, with notes of cola, strawberry and cocoa, a perfect pairing with grilled skirt steak.

$32

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Quartz Rock Vineyard 2022 Estate Marquette

$33

Quartz Rock Vineyard

2022 Estate Marquette

Juicy red with layers of supple fruit, vanilla and toothsome balancing tannins.

$33

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Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Sweet Riesling

$16

2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Sweet Riesling

An easy, light-bodied sipper with subtle punchy fruits in the background.

$16

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$27

Atwater

2023 Estate Dry Riesling

Takes you on an exotic journey of potpourri and spice with a crisp preserved lemon crisp finish and a dry, lively palate.

$27

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New Roots 2022 White Blend North Fork Of Long Island

$28

New Roots

2022 White Blend North Fork Of Long Island

A very savory table wine to enjoy with a Mediterranean meal.

$28

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$75

2021 Petit Verdot

Fruity yet dry wine with notes of spice, an easy drinking full bodied red for with rich meats and aged cheese.

$75

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Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Sparkling Traminette

$19

2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Sparkling Traminette

Off dry sparkler that would pair well with pastries.

$19

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Bet The Farm Winery 2023 Twelve Rows Jacob Thomas Vineyard Red Blend Cayuga Lake

$26

Bet The Farm Winery

2023 Twelve Rows Jacob Thomas Vineyard Red Blend Cayuga Lake

A herbal and oak-accented red that will be excellent with Middle Eastern fare.

$26

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Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Dry Rose Lake Erie

$16

2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Dry Rose Lake Erie

An aromatic rose for a bbq or drink at the lake for dry rose enjoyment without the hangover.

$16

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Johnson Estate NV Old Oak Ruby Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dessert Wine Lake Erie

$18

NV Old Oak Ruby Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dessert Wine Lake Erie

A round and warming fortified wine that will be nice with chocolates.

$18

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Johnson Estate 2020 Freelings Creek Reserve Brut Lake Erie

$24

2020 Freelings Creek Reserve Brut Lake Erie

This is a good party wine and would be great in a tasting room.

$24

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$33

2024 White Merlot

A savory, slightly spicy Rosé that will be fun to pair with.

$33

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Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Traminette

$16

2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Traminette

A lightly floral white to serve with cheeses and salads.

$16

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Sannino Vineyard 2022 Prima Rossa Red Blend North Fork Of Long Island

$30

Sannino Vineyard

2022 Prima Rossa Red Blend North Fork Of Long Island

A very oak forward red blend for wood grilled fare.

$30

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Acquilano Wine Cellars 2023 Cabernet Franc

$25