Thirsty Owl Wine Company, founded in 2001, grew out of Ted Cupp’s purchase of 150 acres from Robert and Mary Plane, pioneers behind the Cayuga Wine Trail, on July 2, 2001. From the steep hills of Cayuga Lake, this flavorful Riesling is full of Finger Lakes character. Highly concentrated aromatics of slightly dried kiwi, lime zest, and green apple are wound inside fragrances of honey. This wine reveals a remarkable sensory explosion bursting with minerality and citrus. Despite calling itself a dry Riesling, some residual sugar offers a touch of honeysuckle supported by the vibrant minerality. It is a radiant and delicious new offering from New York State.
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Finger Lakes (New York) Dry Riesling 2022
By Miranda Franco