Weis Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York) Riesling 2017

 There are many new wines now being made in the Finger Lakes of New York State.  Although many grape varieties are planted, Riesling remains the star.  The Weis Vineyards Winzer Select Riesling shows the beautiful complexity and racy appeal of the world’s best Rieslings.  The bouquet reveals lovely scents of lemon, apple and tropical fruits plus hints of fresh flowers and honey.  The flavors are deliciously pure and complex with the citrus and apple fruits underscored by guava, honey and ginger-spice tones.  There is residual sugar in the wine but it is perfectly balanced.  The razor’s edge of Riesling acidity not only ameliorates the sweetness, but also makes the complex flavors all the more vivid and appealing.  If you love good Riesling, give this exemplary Finger Lakes bottling a try.