Odoardi Savuto 2005
A strange mix from Calabria, of grapes most people have never heard of. Great for stumping wine connoisseurs! Black cherry and plum, smooth, good with food, has a taste of the ocean about it. Interesting.
Tag: wine tasting
Deheasa de Rubiales Alaia 2006
Longview Red Bucket
Red Newt Vineyards Tastings 2
Part 1.
Red Newt Circle Label Riesling Finger Lakes 2008 $12.99
Lime peel, apple, fig and anise, bright and refreshing for hot summers, good value, not complex. Might improve with age.
Red Newt Glacier Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Franc Finger Lakes 2007 $38.99
Plum, tobacco, blackberry. New World, lacks body, not great value for the price, very thin. Good with food but too acidic on its own.
Red Newt Glacier Ridge Vineyards Merlot Finger Lakes 2007 $41.99
A bit more depth, good minerality, plummy, with tobacco and herbs. Does not hold up for the price compared with other reds.
Red Newt Cellars Cabernet Franc Finger Lakes 2007 $19.99
Bing Cherry and plum, tobacco finish, a pleasant wine but not outstanding for the price.
Overall, I would say if you live in the NY State Fingerlakes region and fancy a wine tasting tour, and want to support local produce and wineries, go for it. Otherwise, there are many great wines out there (which are also grown greenly and biodynamically for LESS than RN is charging) which you can really get your tongue around without breaking the bank. Many best wishes to them though, for producing such quality wine in such a short period of time.
Red Newt Vineyards Tastings
Part 1.
Red Newt Cellars, Hector, NY,
Finger Lakes Region
Have tasted a good ranges from Red Newt-here are some highlights.
Red Newt Sawmill Creek Vineyards Gewurztraminer Finger Lakes 2007
34.99
Watermelon, kiwi and green apple notes, a real new world wine. Some bitter orange and almond accents. Lots of acidity, a bit thin, not great for the price.
Red Newt Curry Creek Vineyards Pinot Gris Finger Lakes 2007 $22.99
Almond and honeysuckle, lots of minerality, fresh finish. Again, not a great wine for the price unless you like New World light and thin.
Continues in part 2.
Deseado Sparkling Torrontes
Deseado Sparkling Torrontes $11.99
A gorgeous fruity sparkler sure to please any palate.
Some Torrontes can be so fragrant, you can’t be sure whether to drink them or use them as perfume. This wine will leave you in no doubt, and aching to drink more! Perfect for holiday entertaining, in a pretty and modern looking bottle.