The first impression is one of petrol and rubber ball on the nose, accented by d’Anjou pear, lemon drop and early spring blossoms. It’s as lean and wiry as I’ve come to expect from Riesling grown in the Finger Lakes Region—perhaps even a shade more so—clearly Forge is pushing the envelop in terms of acidity and sheer white grapefruit pithiness. Moreover, the winery ages their Rieslings in neutral oak, an unorthodox practice that yields some interesting results texturally, and also on the back palate. The finish is drawn out, minerally and mouthwatering. .25 RS 12.5% ABV | Sample
The first impression is one of petrol and rubber ball on the nose, accented by d’Anjou pear, lemon drop and early spring blossoms. It’s as lean and wiry as I’ve come to expect from Riesling grown in the Finger Lakes Region—perhaps even a shade more so—clearly Forge is pushing the envelop in terms of acidity and sheer white grapefruit pithiness. Moreover, the winery ages their Rieslings in neutral oak, an unorthodox practice that yields some interesting results texturally, and also on the back palate. The finish is drawn out, minerally and mouthwatering. .25 RS 12.5% ABV | Sample
1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2016
Super drinkable NY Riesling, lots of apricot and some petrol with good acid
Super drinkable NY Riesling, lots of apricot and some petrol with good acid
Feb 24th, 2018
Sour like green apple, but I loved it! Very refreshing. Finger lakes riesling that Tyler got for my birthday.
Sour like green apple, but I loved it! Very refreshing. Finger lakes riesling that Tyler got for my birthday.
Jul 21st, 2017
Finger Lakes, New York, USA
