Rich, complex and achingly sweet, follows the nose, full structure and a finish that goes on so long, I think I'm still tasting it three hours later. I was glad that you had an overall favorable impression of the Finger Lakes NY rieslings because I originate in that area and visit it regularly. Some of the producers there have made great progress in recent years, with many of the best wines being produced by some of the newest, smallest wineries. Besides most of the hybrids being used in the FL have no trace of foxiness left. Heron Hill - Haven't had a good wine from here in years.
Word is that the owners have lost interest.
Two newish, small places have put out smashing 1995 rieslings - Fox Run and Standing Stone. The later has only been around two years and I have yet to have a poor wine from them - surprisingly good 1994 Cab. Generally I wasn't too impressed with Calif. riesling, but thats OK, they have the climate to do other things very well. GO BEER Members of the CompuServe Wine Forum frequently gather for events like this in real time and space. For more information, contact Associate Sysop Robin Garr .