New York - Seneca Lake (east) - Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars

Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars - (August 2016)

My wife decided to start with the 2014 semi‐dry Riesling, which had pronounced movement on the
palate and a better, sweeter, finish than the Red Oak Vineyard version and continued with the
comparison of the 2015 Gewürztraminer, subtle floral nose and a crisp finish and the 2015 semi‐dry
Gewürztraminer, having more floral on the nose and a smooth finish, at one time. She liked the dry
version better. She also tried the 2014 42 North, a blend of Muscat, chardonnay and Riesling, a good
sipping wine, the Estate White Cuvee, their everyday house proprietor’s blend, and the 2015 Moscato; say no more.


I started with the 2014 Red Oak Vineyard Riesling, with smooth grape movement from beginning to end with a crisp finish. U then moved to the reds starting with the 2013 pinot noir, light color and body, but high in tannins. The 2011 merlot, block 137, had a light smoke aroma and an oaky finish. I try the 2014 T23 unoaked cabernet franc, light‐bodied with a white and black pepper aroma, and 2012 Cabernet franc, with more body, a smoky finish and a hint of oak, side by side. As a surprise, I was given a taste of the 2007 T23 unoaked cabernet franc, which over time has become a full‐bodied, fruity, mellow, wine. I finished with the 2012 76 West, their Meritage blend of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, with berry and coffee notes. Nothing compared to the 2007 unoaked cabernet franc.

The 2007 cabernet franc had a different type of nozzle on it, the Coravin system. It is a stainless steel needle that goes into the cork and comes with an argon canister which displaces the air in the bottle to prevent oxidation.