Red Newt Cellars

• November 2009

  I grew up In Rochester, so I know the Finger Lakes fairly well. I like Lamoreaux Landing, Red Newt, and Standing Stone, also Lafayette Reneau and Herman J Wiemer. Sheldrake Point and Hosmer are also very good. There are some good Keuka Lake wines, some better than Dr. Frank, which I... Read moreI grew up In Rochester, so I know the Finger Lakes fairly well. I like Lamoreaux Landing, Red Newt, and Standing Stone, also Lafayette Reneau and Herman J Wiemer. Sheldrake Point and Hosmer are also very good. There are some good Keuka Lake wines, some better than Dr. Frank, which I think is overrated. The best wines are Riesling and Gewurz. Be sure to try the latter. Some good Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir are made in good years, definitely in a lighter style. I can't speak for downstate or Hudson Valley wines. I think I've been to NYC or Long Island less than ten times in my life, and now live in the Rockies, so I don't get to any of these areas much any more. Last visit to Finger Lakes was in 07 on our honeymoon.    (hide)

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• November 2009

  We took our honeymoon (bike trip) through the Finger Lakes, and have had a ... sure to ask. Standing Stone, Red Newt and Herman J. Wiemer produce good white wines, as does Lamoreaux Landing. Definitely more satisfying acidity than west coast whites of these varieties, even more so... Read moreWe took our honeymoon (bike trip) through the Finger Lakes, and have had a ... sure to ask. Standing Stone, Red Newt and Herman J. Wiemer produce good white wines, as does Lamoreaux Landing. Definitely more satisfying acidity than west coast whites of these varieties, even more so than the Anderson Valley. But just because these two varieties do well here, it does not mean that all producers produce good wines. The region really needs a good infusion of money to reach its full potential, but there are some nice wines now. As for reds, think Loire, pariticularly Cabernet Franc. In a good year (every three or four), the good producers will not overcrop, and produce a product that is not weedy or vegetal. They go nicely with light tomato or seafood dishes. We had a Prejean (Seneca Lake) Cabernet Franc 05 that was wonderful with scallops with diced tomato and basil. Match these with the right foods but don't compare these with the California varieties, as these are subtle cool climate wines. The reds are often overpriced, and many are thin or weedy. Pinot Noir can be good.(Try Newland, I believe on the north end of the lake.) Think Volnay. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot generally don't ripen and are best avoided. Surprisingly, Chardonnay does not do that well either. most of them seem light and simple, although maybe not as overoaked as many CA versions. I believe the best producers are on the southeast side of Seneca Lake. But all of them are friendly, with generally free or fairly low tasting fees. Do buy some Riesling and Gewurz. They are well worth the extra money over the the generic $10 WA state plonk from Columbia or Chateau St. Michelle.    (hide)

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  August 2009

  Red Newt Cellars Red Eft

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  Wine review by ejay

  
  
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  August 2009

  Red Newt Cellars Blue Newt White

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  Wine review by ejay

  
  
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  August 2009

  Newt Cellars Gewurztraminer 2006

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  Wine review by ejay

  
  
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  July 2009

  Red Newt Cellars Riesling Semi Dry 2007

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  Wine review by samschreib

  
  
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  July 2009

  Newt Cellars Gewurztraminer 2006

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  Wine review by rachelowitz

  
  
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  June 2009

  Red Newt Cellars Dry Riesling Reserve 2007

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  A touch of kerosene, yellow apple, a hint of flint and spice, and wild flowers, fairly intense – moderately sweet with very vibrant malic acid that give this a sweet apple tone, assertive, nice purity, a bit of a mineral tone on the mp with a background note of herb, green flowers,... Read moreA touch of kerosene, yellow apple, a hint of flint and spice, and wild flowers, fairly intense - moderately sweet with very vibrant malic acid that give this a sweet apple tone, assertive, nice purity, a bit of a mineral tone on the mp with a background note of herb, green flowers, and green apple, nice crisp fruit driven finish. 85pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  June 2009

  Red Newt Cellars Dry Riesling Reserve 2007

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  Not much on the nose. Acid and citrus are the themes here. Not great.

  Wine review by troyconquer

  
  
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  June 2009

  Dry Riesling Reserve 2006

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  2007 vintage - Light grassy nose leads to indistinct citrus flavors & herbaceous notes.

  Wine review by ekw590

  
  

• May 18

  Brought one of your 2008 Rieslings home and my girlfriend (a Cornell grad) immediately recounted a great visit to the winery. Great winery, great wine - keep it up!

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• May 14

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