Boundary Breaks Vineyard, Finger Lakes (New York) Riesling 2017

  The Finger Lakes of upstate New York, and Seneca Lake in particular, are becoming better known as a great source of high quality Rieslings.  The Boundary Breaks #198 Reserve Riesling is made in an off-dry style, but it has a level of zest and liveliness seldom matched by other USA Rieslings.  The #198 Reserve has the complex and racy style that recalls a top wine from the Mosel.  The bouquet reveals lovely floral scents plus elements of green apple, lemon zest, peach and guava.  The flavors are pure and complex with the lemon, peach and tropical fruits underscored by hints of honey and spice.  There is residual sugar in the wine but it is perfectly balanced. Like a perfectly ripe peach, the sweet-sour combination makes the wine all the more enchanting.  If you love good Riesling, try this wonderful rendition from the Finger Lakes.