Fox Run’s “Silvan” Riesling is dry but not bitingly so, and it carries some weight and texture thanks to some time in small format neutral oak. Here the technique keeps the classic varietal aromatics and flavors, and rounds off any sharpness without wiping away the freshening acidity, achieving both balance and length. There is a richness to the midpalate here that’s undeniably seductive, and the apple and citrus flavors linger into the distance. If you have tasting mates who say Riesling lacks depth, show them this.
Fox Run Vineyards, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Riesling 2020
By Rich Cook