Keuka Lake Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York) Estate Grown Vignoles 2022 ($18)

Keuka Lake has become a benchmark producer of Vignoles, an obscure hybrid variety that has found a stronghold in the Finger Lakes. A cross between Pinot de Corton and the hybrid grape Seibel 6905, Vignoles yields a beautifully fragrant white wine. Crafted with minimal intervention, this 2022 Vignoles dazzles with its freshness, crisp acidity, floral citrus notes, and stony minerality, reminiscent of Viognier, with notes of white and yellow wildflowers, orange oil, nectarine, and melon. The palate is richly layered yet finishes dry, with a clean, crisp, and lingering finish.
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