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Ventosa 2008 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes)
- $20
Richly fruited with sweet black cherries and cassis, this deeply penetrating Pinot Noir gets a lift on the palate with cool tones of pine, menthol and pencil lead. Lively acidity and soft, feathery tannins linger on the finish.
— A.I.
(12/31/2011)
Ventosa 2010 Riesling (Finger Lakes)
- $17
Scents of smoke and sweet roasted chestnuts add a warm, rustic tone to this medium-dry Riesling. Deeply concentrated, with ripe yellow peach and apricot flavors, it’s brightened by a shower of lemonade acidity and a snappy lemon-rind finish.
— A.I.
(4/1/2012)
Ventosa 2009 Riesling (Finger Lakes)
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- $17
Whiffs of petrol add complexity to lush honeycrisp apple and stone fruit notes on the nose and palate of this off-dry Riesling. Sleek and steely on the midpalate with an edgy lime juice acidity, and the finish is quite dry.
— A.I.
(12/1/2011)
Ventosa 2009 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes)
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- $16
Sweet scents of powdered sugar and guava juice waft ebulliently from this full-bodied Pinot Gris. The palate is soft with luscious, ripe pommelo and white peach flavors but balanced by a dry finish with a refreshingly astringent note.
— A.I.
(4/1/2011)
Ventosa 2005 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes)
- $23
This balanced and personality-laden wine starts with aromas of dried herbs and cherry and offers poised flavors of red berries. Tannins and an acid underlay give it class.
— S.K.
(7/1/2008)
Ventosa 2008 Tocai Friulano (Finger Lakes)
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- $16
Beautifully aromatic with dainty white peach, apricot and grapefruit notes, Ventosa’s Tocai Friulano is a luscious, fruity white perfect for casual spring entertaining. On the palate, ripe honeydew flavors are balanced by hints of freshly cut herbs and grass and a pleasant minerality.
— A.I.
(4/1/2011)
Ventosa 2005 Chardonnay (New York)
- $18
Layers of round, appealing Chardonnay aromas lead into this nicely balanced offering from New York. Earthy spice and good acidity give the wine both complexity and elegance, and the finish is lengthy. A good wine for solo sips or pairing with poultry and fish.
— S.K.
(4/1/2008)
Ventosa 2007 Riesling (Finger Lakes)
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- $18
This wine starts with a subtle nose of tropical fruit and citrus, followed by simple but flavorful tropical fruit flavors. Balanced acids and a sweet array of fruit offer a dependable everyday white.
— S.K.
(7/1/2009)
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