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Atwater 2007 Cabernet Franc
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There are a number of lovely Cab Francs coming from the Finger Lakes, but the smell of ripe red cherries accented with rich mocha, vanilla and smoke make Atwater’s especially enticing. Lusciously fruity on the palate with intense blackberry and raspberry flavors, it’s balanced with rustic notes of bramble, herbs, earth and violets. Soft tannins and smoke carry…
— A.I.
(4/1/2011)
Atwater 2005 Reserve Riesling
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Creamy, opulent aromas of honey, apricot and melon are followed by a balanced, harmonious blend of fruit and toast in this reserve Riesling from the Finger Lakes’ Atwater Estate Vineyards. There’s ample weight but a fun, bright raciness in the midpalate, making this a great wine for food pairing.
— S.K.
(5/1/2007)
Atwater 2008 Dry Riesling
- $16
Hints of smoke and wet stone combine with sweet Granny Smith apple and stonefruit aromas on the nose of this inviting dry Riesling. Smoke seeps through on the palate as well, melding with brighter flavors like orange peel and underripe tangerine, making for a refreshing yet deeply compelling sip.
— A.I.
(2/1/2011)
Atwater 2008 Gewürztraminer
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Though richly perfumed with rose petals and elderflower, the flowery aromatics are reined in by bright lemon and citrus peel notes. The palate is plush and rich with flavors evocative of earl grey tea served with rose petal jam, with a gentle acidity to keep things fresh.
— A.I.
(2/1/2011)
Atwater 2010 Dry Riesling
- $16
While certainly present, apple and stone fruit take a back seat to layers of flint and smoke on this uniquely savory, dry Riesling. Slightly viscous on the palate with a rich, minerally slick, there’s a hint of sea salt on the finish making this wine the perfect accompaniment to oysters on the half shell.
— A.I.
(12/31/2011)
Atwater 2009 Red Table Wine Meritage
- $21
Forward and rich, with flavors of luscious red cherries spiked with cola and purple flowers, this is an easy-drinking yet undeniably tasty blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Big, chunky tannins and a spray of sour-cherry acidity add depth and verve to the midpalate.
— A.I.
(11/1/2012)
Atwater 2008 Cabernet Franc
- $17
Forward and fruity, with loads of sweet cherry flavor, this tasty Cabernet Franc boasts shades of briar, cracked pepper and savory dried herbs that add subtlety and depth. Ripe and full in body, it’s balanced by puckery acidity and soft, rippling tannins.
— A.I.
(11/1/2012)
Atwater 2010 Estate Vineyards Riesling
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Yeasty, sweet pastry notes are enticing on the nose of this intense, juicy, off-dry Riesling. It has a delicate structure and a creamy texture, and it balances brisk, lemony acids with ripe yellow-peach and grapefruit flavors.
— A.I.
(4/1/2013)
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