In case you missed it, I just wanted to point out that Gary V is tasting New York wines again, this time turning his tongue towards three rieslings from the Finger Lakes.
And, as much as it pains me to admit it, he seems spot on with his impressions. I've not had the Silver Threat, but I have had both the Heron Hill and the Hermann Wiemer (which was part of the New York Cork Club's first shipment).
Much like our Jet-fan "friend" I think the Heron Hill is just okay...but that Wiemer, oh that Wiemer, delicious.
A fun episode: I've had the Wiemer and the Heron Hill, not the Silver Thread. The Wiemer is a lot better than Heron Hill. Heron Hill makes only decent wine, but their tasting room is fantastic. Definitely a winery worth visiting even if you don't pull their stuff off of the store shelf.
Wiemer is simply one of those producers who crafts all of his wines with grace and style...a real FL treasure.
Posted by: Jason Feulner | April 15, 2007 at 05:39 PM
I'll agree with you both on the Wiemer--I picked up a couple of bottles last year and loved it. I have also had the Silver Thread and like that a lot too. But Lenn, it is now my personal mission to get you a bottle or two from Silver Thread--it will happen, I promise!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 16, 2007 at 01:13 AM