This month's New York Cork Club shipment is one of my favorites. Two rieslings from two producers in two different New York regions. Both from the same vintage.
First, we have Fox Run Vineyards 2006 Reserve Riesling ($30), a tremendous example of American riesling. 2006 was a terrific riesling year in the Finger Lakes and this one captures that quality extremely well.
The nose offers stone fruit (think peaches and apricots), hints of tropical fruit and citrus. On the palate, its gentle sweetness is balanced beautifully by lively acidity, with pineapple and peach flavors accented by a squirt of lime juice and an interesting ginger-spice note. This wine is one reason that Fox Run will be named one of the world's Top 100 Wineries by Wine & Spirits Magazine in their November issue.
Secondly, we've chosen Peconic Bay Winery 2006 Riesling ($17) which hails from from Long Island. Floral aromas lead on the nose here along with those of ripe pears and lemons. Secondary aromas of pineapple and even a little petrol add complexity and personality.
On the palate, it's a bit bigger than the Fox Run with loads of ripe, juicy pear and citrus flavors balanced by tongue-tingling, minerally acidity. The clean, lingering finish is highlighted by a citrusy-floral note at the very end that invites sip after sip.
The New York Cork Club really is a one-of-a-kind wine club. Each month, I pick two wines that I'm really enjoying and my partner in the venture, Greene Grape Wine Company, tracks them down and ships them to our members. Sometimes I pick wines because they are just plain delicious, but it goes beyond that. I'm lucky to have access to wines that most wine clubs do not (because of my relationships with New York producers). You won't find these wines in any other wine club.
And, you know that I'm picking wines because I enjoy them... because I don't make a penny on this project.
Check it out today and if you'd like to see our past selections, you can see those as well.
Hi Lenn,
I really enjoyed the Peconic Bay Winery Riesling and look forward to drinking the Fox Run. One point I am curious about regarding the August selections--there were no tasting notes either e-mailed or included with the wines. I enjoyed both wines--the Channing Daughters chardonnay and especially the Osprey's Dominion Sauvignon Blanc. I really like getting these wines every month--thanks for the great selections.
Posted by: Susan | September 25, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Thanks for the feedback, Susan.
I must have forgotten to send out the monthly email last month. I'll dig up my tasting notes and email them to you.
Please keep the response and feedback coming.
Posted by: Lenn | September 25, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Lenn - does this club only ship to NY or can they ship to NJ?
Posted by: Kristen | September 25, 2008 at 10:17 PM