2019 Empire Estate ‘Reserve’ Dry Riesling Finger Lakes
This single-vineyard dry Riesling is a standout wine and an excellent example of a high-quality Riesling coming out of New York’s Finger Lakes. If you don’t trust me, then trust the Somms behind these Michelin-starred wine lists: Eleven Madison Park, Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Daniel.
Sustainable farming practices, hand-harvested, and native yeast fermentation.
- Tasting Notes candied lime, ripe yellow apple, baked lemon, ginger spice, subtle herbs, nervy crushed rock & smoky mineral notes
- Variety Riesling
- Region United States
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 13%
- Table Talk Thomas Pastuszak (co-founder) is a celebrated NYC sommelier with extensive experience at some of the cities top restaurants & hotels like the NoMad.
$45.00
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Empire Estate Winery is a notable producer of Riesling in the Finger Lakes region of New York, known for its dedication to crafting high-quality, terroir-driven wines.
Founders
Thomas Pastuszak: A co-founder of Empire Estate, Thomas Pastuszak is a celebrated sommelier with extensive experience in the wine industry. He has worked in some of New York City’s top restaurants and is known for his deep knowledge and passion for wine.
Kelby Russell: The winemaker at Empire Estate, Kelby Russell, brings his expertise and creativity to the winery. He is also the winemaker at Red Newt Cellars and has a strong background in producing exceptional wines in the Finger Lakes.
Empire Estate is dedicated to producing wines that express the unique terroir of the Finger Lakes. This region benefits from the deep glacial lakes, which moderate the climate, creating ideal conditions for grape growing. The soils are varied, including shale, gravel, and limestone, which contribute to the unique characteristics of the wines. Empire Estate is a Riesling-focused label, featuring both still and sparkling wines that showcase the versatility and complexity of this grape variety. They focus on letting the natural qualities of the grapes and the vineyard sites shine through in their wines. The winery practices sustainable viticulture, aiming to maintain the health of the vineyard ecosystem and produce grapes of the highest quality. Empire Estate is dedicated to producing wines that express the unique terroir of the Finger Lakes. They focus on letting the natural qualities of the grapes and the vineyard sites shine through in their wines. In the winery, the approach is to minimize intervention, allowing the grapes to naturally develop their flavors and character. This includes the use of native yeasts for fermentation and careful management of the winemaking process.
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