2018 Chardonnay

Awards: 2021 SILVER - NY Wine Classic
Wine Type: White wine
Vintage: 2018
Varietal: Chardonnay
Total Acidity: n/a
Residual Sugar: 1.0%
pH: 3.43
Harvested Date: 9/30/18 , 10/01/18
Cases Produced: 167
Bottled: May 6th, 2019
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 13.0%

Winemaker’s Notes: The bulk of this Chardonnay was fermented and finished in SS tanks, with one barrel of oak-aged Chardonnay (our 2017 Reserve Chardonnay) being blended back to create this balanced blend of mostly stainless steel Chardonnay. (Colleen Lukas)

Tasting Notes: This blend of stainless steel Chardonnay and a bit of oaked Chardonnay, reveals pleasant pear aromas and flavors of apple pie. Light and crisp, this wine pairs very well with savory summer cuisine. This wine is vegan friendly.

2019 Chardonnay

100% Estate Grown
Wine Type: White wine
Vintage: 2019
Varietal: Chardonnay
Total Acidity: 7.88 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0.15 %
pH: 3.31
Harvested Date: 10/09/19
Cases Produced: 196
Bottled: 05/13/20
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 13.2%

Winemaker’s Notes: Our Chardonnay was harvested at the peak of the growing season from our Hillside Vineyard. It is very distinctive from our oaked Reserve Chardonnay in that from fermentation to bottling it is stored and aged in stainless steel tanks throughout the vinification process, and is without oak blending. Minimal intervention throughout the process. This wine is vegan friendly.

Tasting Notes: The primary flavors of our Chardonnay typify the cool climate attributes of a Chardonnay which possesses light and fruity citrus flavors, specifically grapefruit, both on the nose and on the finish. This Chardonnay pairs well with Charcuterie, poultry and seafood.

2019 Dry Riesling

100% Estate Grown
Awards: 2020 Wine Enthusiast Score 88
Wine Type: White wine
Vintage: 2019
Varietal: Riesling
Total Acidity: n/a
Residual Sugar: 0.97%
pH: 3.04
Harvested Date: 10/24/19
Cases Produced: 352
Bottled: 05/13/20
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 11.7%

Winemaker’s Notes: The Riesling grapes that went into this wine are estate grown in our Hillside Vineyard, then machine harvested, produced, cold stabalized, filtered and bottled by Bright Leaf Vineyard. This wine is vegan friendly. (Colleen Lukas)

Tasting Notes: This style of Riesling is medium dry and highlights apricot on the nose with subtle flavors of butterscotch on the finish. Nice and light with crisp acidity, this wine wants you coming back for more. Pairs nicely with a variety of cuisines.

Reserve Blend No. 1

Awards: 2021 GOLD - NY Wine Classic
Wine Type: Red Wine Blend
Vintage: NV
Varietal: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot
Total Acidity: N/A
Residual Sugar: 0.1%
pH: 3.42
Harvested Date: variable, NV blend
Cases Produced: 378
Bottled: May 14th, 2020
Appellation: Finger Lakes, Long Island
Alcohol: 13.1%

Winemaker’s Notes: This is Bright Leaf's Bordeaux style blend: The final blend consists of 48 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 42 % Cabernet Franc and 10 % Merlot. Prior to blending, each varietal was aged in used French oak for 6 months. Once blended, the initial blend was aged for 6 months in French oak. In total, the blend aged for 21 months in French oak. Then approximately 75% of the blend was further aged in American oak. After the final blending process, the wine was chilled for stabilization, filtered and bottled. (Colleen Lukas)

Tasting Notes: A flavor-packed, yet elegant red blend that delights the senses and begs for another sip. French vanilla, coffee and black berry jam aromas, with pleasant mouthfeel that echoes much the same with fruit and vanilla on the finish. Great for a variety of food pairings

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

100% Estate Grown
Wine Type: Red wine
Vintage: 2018
Varietal: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Total Acidity: Not measured
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
pH: 3.56
Harvested Date: October 25, 2018
Cases Produced: 171
Bottled: September 23, 2020
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 12.9%

Winemaker’s Notes: This varietal is estate grown and harvested from our Lakeside Vineyard. It was inoculated with ML bacteria and underwent malolactic fermentation in SS tanks. It was then aged for 19 months in both new and used French oak, then blended..

Tasting Notes: This estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon aged 19 months in French Oak features notes of cracked pepper with a finish of ripe plum and vanilla.

2018 Cabernet Franc

100% Estate Grown
Wine Type: Red wine
Vintage: 2018
Varietal: 80% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Total Acidity: n/a
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
pH: 3.51
Harvested Date: 10/25/2018
Cases Produced: 272
Bottled: September 23, 2020
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 13.0%

Winemaker’s Notes: This varietal is estate grown and harvested from our Lakeside Vineyard. It was inoculated with ML bacteria and underwent malolactic fermentation in SS tanks. It was then aged for 19 months in both new and used French oak, then blended. This is a vegan friendly wine. (Colleen Lukas)

Tasting Notes: This blend of Cabernet Franc has a pleasant aroma of raspberry and cedar with a long lasting finish of toast & tobacco.

2018 Lemberger

100% Estate Grown
Awards: Silver Medal 2021 — FLIWC-CGD.COM
Wine Type: Red Wine
Vintage: 2018
Varietal: Lemberger
Total Acidity: N/A
Residual Sugar: 0%
pH: 3.43
Harvested Date: 10/19/18
Cases Produced: 140
Bottled: 12/22/20
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 13.3%

Winemaker’s Notes: This varietal is estate grown and harvested from our Lakeside Vineyard. It was inoculated with ML bacteria and underwent malolactic fermentation in SS tanks. It was then aged for 19 1/2 months in used French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Blaufrankisch, also know as Lemberger, is an Austrian grape and is estate grown in our Hillside Vineyard. Aromas of blackberry, full rich flavors and smooth tannins. To be released Fall 2021.

2019 Semi-Dry Riesling

100% Estate Grown
Award: Double Gold Medal winner 2021 FLIWC-CGD.com
Wine Type: White Wine
Vintage: 2019
Varietal: Riesling
Total Acidity: n/a
Residual Sugar: 1.57%
pH: 2.99
Harvested Date: 10/24/19
Cases Produced: 192
Bottled: 5/13/20
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 13.1%

Winemaker’s Notes: The Riesling grapes that went into this wine were estate grown in our Hillside Vineyard, then machine harvested, produced, cold stabilized, filtered and bottled by Bright Leaf Vineyard. This wine is vegan friendly. (Colleen Lukas)

Tasting Notes: A flavor-packed, yet elegant red blend that delights the senses and begs for another sip. French vanilla, coffee and black berry jam aromas, with pleasant mouthfeel that echoes much the same with fruit and vanilla on the finish. Great for a variety of food pairings

Toujours White

Wine Type: White Wine
Vintage: 2017
Varietal: Vidal Blanc
Total Acidity: 9.55 g/L
Residual Sugar: 2.2%
pH: 3.41
Harvested Date: 11/4/17
Cases Produced: 266
Bottled: 5/21/18
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 11.6%

Tasting Notes: This crisp, vibrant white wine displays a nose of honeydew melon with a pleasant, balanced flavor of citrus and peach pie.

Quarry Run, 2nd run

100% Estate Grown
Wine Type: Carbonated Blush Wine
Vintage: NV
Varietal: 65% Chardonnay, 35% Lemberger
Total Acidity: n/a
Residual Sugar: 1.63%
pH: 3.34
Harvested Date: variable
Cases Produced: 190
Bottled: 6/25/20
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 12.8%

Winemaker’s Notes: Estate grown Lemberger (35%) and Chardonnay (65%) were blended, sugar was added to bring a touch of sweetness to the dry wine. It was then force carbonated at Lakewood Vineyards.

Tasting Notes: An effervescent blend of Chardonnay and Lemberger. This blush wine was brought back due to popular demand.

2019 Elation

100% Estate Grown
Wine Type: Carbonated White Wine
Vintage: 2019
Varietal: Chardonnay
Total Acidity: n/a
Residual Sugar: 1.0%
pH: 3.43
Harvested Date: 10/9/19
Cases Produced: 176
Bottled: 12/1/20
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Alcohol: 12.8%

Winemaker’s Notes: The Chardonnay grapes were grown in our Hillside Vineyard, machine harvested, and pressed into stainless steel tanks. This Chardonnay was then aged in used French Oak for 5 months and underwent Malolactic Fermentation. The resulting wine was then carbonated & bottled.

Tasting Notes: Light, refreshing & dry with a splash of fruitiness make this the perfect bubbly for celebration.