We hadn't been to the Northeast in a while, and it's amazing to see how much it's grown with exciting new places to explore. Recently, we had the chance to visit a new winery for us, though I believe it's been producing wine for just a few years. Interestingly, the vineyards have been around since 1954, when they were first purchased. A fun fact: Welch's Grape Juice sources its grapes from these very vineyards, which were originally known as Coletta Vineyards.
The tasting room had a great ambiance, and we both enjoyed a flight of wines. I tasted the Noiret, a medium-bodied dry red with black pepper notes and a soft finish. Then came the Teroldego, which became my favorite--a medium-bodied dry red with blackberry, plum, and a smoky finish. I also tried the Chambourcin, always a favorite of mine, but this one tasted quite similar to my own, suggesting it wasn't blended--still, it was good. The Riesling had a nice dry finish, and lastly, I sampled Tides, which was my second favorite. It's a blend of Cayuga and Seyval Blanc, with flavors of green apple and lemon.
Our wine tender was friendly and very knowledgeable about the wines. We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and can't wait to return. Cheers! read more