Lakewood Vineyards - (August 2016) When we entered the building, we were greeted by the host, given a tasting sheet,
and directed to the tasting bar. Amelia would be out tasting bar host. After I
paid the tasting fee, we were given two tokens, which could be used to
reduce our bottle purchases later.
They offer two flights: the dry and the sweet. I did the dry
while my wife did the sweet. I started off with the Chardonnay, which is aged in
New York oak, not a blend of American oak, giving it a soft buttery nose and
taste with only a hint of oak. The dry Riesling had a hint of sweet citrus
balanced with an acid finish. The Long Stem White, a blend of Cayuga and Vidal
Blanc, is a classic summer porch wine; sweet start with a crisp finish. The
cabernet franc was flavorful, but not one of the better ones I’ve had; maybe
because it is a 2014 vintage and probably needs more aging time. I completed
my flight with the Long Stem Red, a blend of deChaunac, Vincent, merlot,
marechal focht and baco noir. The soft tannins and the fruity flavors made this
a surprise based on the grape blend.
My wife started off with the semi-sweet Riesling. It was more pleasing to
the nose and palate compared to the dry Riesling. The Valvin muscat, a Cornell
hybrid, offered peach and apricot on the palate. The Abby Rose, a blend of
concord, Delaware and Ives (light pink) grapes is their version of a sangria
without the fruit. Their Niagara tasted like adult Welch’s white grape juice.
She completed her flight with the Glaciovinum, an iced wine made from the
Delaware grape.
I asked about the Lemberger and Amelia said I could have a taste.
Not as smooth as the Long Stem Red, but it was good. We inquired about the Full Monty Riesling, one I read about
on their website. It was the first Riesling started by the winery and it is one
of the more popular wines sold. I asked if my wife could get a taste. She
enjoyed it. We decided to purchase a bottle of the Full Monty Riesling and
the Long Stem Red.
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