An exceptional Finger Lakes Riesling coming from the “Freese” Vineyard. Rick Rainey is a fierce advocate of the potential of the Finger Lakes, and is passionate about the unique identity of the various vineyard sites they make wine from. I love their wines, and this was another great example. Beautiful golden straw color, the nose has notes of that riesling rubber thing, honey, orchard fruit and the palate is clean, textured, with saltiness and balanced acidity. I will buy more of their 2020 offerings if I can for more time in the cellar; this has lots of life to go.
by wmdMD
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Always a good idea
Forge has quickly become an FLX great and one of my single favorite tastings in the area. Trying 8 single vineyard rieslings from an a 20 mile radius is so much fun and enlightening.
An absolute must try in the region.
Bonus points for the awesome tinned fish selection they offer.
Love how the showcase their different vineyards and their whole onsite setup is fantastic too!
Plan to go there for the first time on this years trip. Happy to see an endorsement!
Great winery producing some of the finest wine in the FLX. I just had the 2020 Leidenfrost and loved it.
2020 is an outstanding vintage for the region.
Forge is one of my favorites. Keuka Lake Vineyards is also making some excellent, vineyard specific Riesling in FLX. Their tasting room is a must-see: an old barn right on the side of the road!
Forge is a great representation of the Finger Lakes and Riesling out of NY, punches above its weight relative to its general price imo.
10/10 back label