(Herman J. Wiemer Riesling Dry Finger Lakes) The nose is somewhat floral with light petrol notes, but it's dominated by that classic peach-lime-wet stone combination I've noticed in many of the Finger Lakes' best rieslings. If you want to know what "a typical Finger Lakes riesling" smells like, this is it. The feather-light palate is alive with citrusy acidity -- more than many 2007s -- that more than balances the .9% residual sugar. Peach and lime flavors dominate here, with white flowers and super-subtle sweet herbs behind. The petrol notes from the nose are barely noticeable on palate, but there is a terrific minerally vein throughout. A long, peachy finish ends with a citrus zest note. I don't want to overuse the word "classic" here, but this is a classic Finger Lakes riesling, and it's very well priced.
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By Lenn Thompson
(Herman J. Wiemer Riesling Dry Finger Lakes) The nose is somewhat floral with light petrol notes, but it's dominated by that classic peach-lime-wet stone combination I've noticed in many of the Finger Lakes' best rieslings. If you want to know what "a typical Finger Lakes riesling" smells like, this is it. The feather-light palate is alive with citrusy acidity -- more than many 2007s -- that more than balances the .9% residual sugar. Peach and lime flavors dominate here, with white flowers and super-subtle sweet herbs behind. The petrol notes from the nose are barely noticeable on palate, but there is a terrific minerally vein throughout. A long, peachy finish ends with a citrus zest note. I don't want to overuse the word "classic" here, but this is a classic Finger Lakes riesling, and it's very well priced.5/28/2009, (See more on New York Cork Report...) 4 out of 5 stars