Keuka Lake Vineyards
Keuka Lake Vineyards, owned by Mel Goldman, is a small estate winery that has earned a reputation as one of the elite producers in the Finger Lakes since Goldman started KLV in 1997. The estate controlled vineyards are situated on the southern slopes of Keuka Lake, the Y-shaped crooked lake, in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Keuka Lake Vineyards farms 53 acres of vines but cherry picks 20 acres for their own wines and sells the rest to neighboring wineries. Keuka Lake Vineyard's focus is on their four distinct single vineyard bottlings of dry Riesling, but they also produce a benchmark example of Vignoles as well as Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Leon Millot. While KLV's efforts are essential, it is the depth and size of the Finger Lakes that makes grape growing in the climate of New York State even possible. The summer heat retained by the lakes lengthens the growing season and acts to moderate the extreme cold temperatures of the vineyards in the winter. Come spring, the now frigid waters moderate the warming air temperatures, delaying bud break and lowering the risk of damage by frost. It is the interaction of this temperate climate with the soil and topography of the land surrounding Keuka Lake that gives these vineyard sites their unique terroir. The glacial till topsoils (mixture of glacially laid rocks, sand, silt, and clay) deposited on the lower slopes above Keuka Lake provide for the water drainage that is essential for vine balance and health. The subsoils are predominantly shale, which lends a distinct mineral edge to the wines. The slopes themselves allow crucial cold air drainage during the winter and maximize sun exposure over the growing season.
Keuka Lake Vineyards Semi Dry Riesling 2019
This Semi-dry Riesling offers crunchy apple and tart pineapple flavors. It is well balanced and quite juicy, with persistent shots of acidity keeping it going.
Keuka Lake Vineyards Dry Riesling 2018
Wine Enthusiast 87 "Aromas of struck match and lemon peel carry the closed nose. The palate is linear, dry and focused at first, opening up to
Keuka Lake Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2017
Eric Asimov NY Times Selecting Wines for Thanksgiving "Intense but light-bodied, with refreshing aromas and flavors of flowers, red fruits and stones." "Hints of black cherry, currant,
Keuka Lake Vineyards Dry Riesling 2017
Wine Advocate 90 "The 2017 Dry Riesling, a combination of fruit from 20 Rows and Lower Eastside Vineyards, comes in with five grams of residual sugar,
Keuka Lake Vineyards Semi Dry Riesling 2017
Wine Advocate 89 "The 2017 Semi-Dry Riesling comes in with 12.7 grams of sugar and 7.3 of total acidity, plus 11.7 alcohol. A blend of four
Keuka Lake Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2016
Sustainable. This Cabernet Franc is sourced from Overlook Farms on the western slopes of Seneca Lake and is a site that consistently provides high-quality fruit
Keuka Lake Vineyards Dry Riesling 2016
Wine Spectator 90 Bracing and fresh, with fennel, Key lime, kiwifruit and green apple notes that are nicely focused through the finish. Drink now for the
Keuka Lake Vineyards Vignoles 2016
Popular in the American Northeast and Midwest, this white grape hybrid produces extremely aromatic white wines. Winemaker Staci Nugent offers this delicately dry example thats
Keuka Lake Vineyards Vignoles 2015
Sustainable. Vignoles, a highly aromatic grape made by crossing two little-known grapes, Seibel and Pinot de Corton, has become associated with the Finger Lakes, a
Keuka Lake Vineyards Fournier Vyd Leon Millot 2011
" The Fournier vineyard is located on the east side of Keuka Lake, the y-shaped crooked lake of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York.
Keuka Lake Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2011
" This Cabernet Franc was produced using fruit grown by Harry Humphries of Overlook Farms, a fine producer with vineyards located along the west side
Keuka Lake Vineyards Dry Riesling 2011
Evergreen Lek Vineyard Wine Spectator 89 " Grapefruit rind, persimmon, white peach and verbena notes mix in this tangy, idiosyncratic offering, with a long, taut, talc-coated finish.
Keuka Lake Vineyards Semi Dry Riesling 2010
" The Semi-Dry Riesling is a blend of fruit from 20 Rows (35%), Goldman (34%), Ernesto (15%), Lucie (7%), Upper Eastside (5%), and Evergreeen Lek
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