Castel Grisch Winery - (August 2016) This was the first winery we chose, because the opened early, as part of our Finger Lakes experience. When we got out of the car, we
were treated to a view of Seneca Lake with the fog lifting; it was an overcast day. It is one of the smaller wineries in the area.
I started off with the Chardonnay, with its fruit flavor and light
oak finish, it was still a bit off; something was missing. I then tried the
Chardonnay Riesling, a 80/20 blend of the two grape varieties. The Chardonnay
still was missing something; it was the same wine. The Riesling was much better
by itself, but my wife was not impressed with it. The Traminette, with a slight
tart lime palate had a slightly sweet finish. I completed my tasting with
the Baco Noir, not heavily oaked, but having a cherry finish.
My wife started with the Riesling but preferred the Traminette. The Cayuga
White had a honeydew sweetness but it was the Seneca Dream White, a blend of Niagara
and Delaware grapes that was the winner of the two; it was smooth and just the
right amount of grape flavor and sweetness. She completed her tasting with the Seneca
Dream Red, made from the Catawba grape.
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