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The last stop on day 1 of our Finger Lakes tour was on the west side of Cayuga Lake, just north of its sister property Six Eighty Cellars . A little more rustic than the modern tasting room we had just left- this winery offered up a more traditional approach to winemaking and was geared to the masses. I tasted six wines and we indulged in a light cheese board. The 2021 Blaufrankisch was an easy-drinking and delicious bottle with cherries galore alongside white pepper. The Cabernet Franc, also from 2021 was decent but the weakness of the vintage showed. Excessive rain and little sunshine produced thin wines with less structure for the long haul- It was pleasant enough. The two Rieslings I tasted were pretty good, 89 points for the Dry and 91 for the Riemer Block which showed off minerality and tropical fruit. The 2020 Pinot Noir showcased what this property can achieve. It scored 90 points and was delicious with cherry, spice, cedar and a lovely mouthfeel. The ripeness of the vintage showed itself on the backend with what I felt was a ‘sweet’ finish. Last, but not least was the 202 Marnie Ann- a Bordeaux style wine that really rocked- 91 points. We enjoyed our time here but the day was starting to drag and the weather was not great. The views would have been spectacular save the cloud cover. I bet this place rocks in the summer, they have cabins! Salut….


