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Finger Lakes Seneca Lake AVA Finely Crafted Finger Lakes Wines It Begins With PASSIon & Premium VineYARDS The Missick family, originally hailing from California, left behind successful careers in

Building on the 150 year history of wine grape growing at the property, the Missick family has assembled a collection of diverse sites, most under 10 acres, on the West side of Seneca Lake from which

1 Finger Lakes Seneca Lake AVA Finely Crafted Finger Lakes Wines It Begins With PASSIon & Premium VineYARDS The Missick family, originally hailing from California, left behind successful careers in construction and law to craft authentic, distinct, and exciting texture-driven cool climate wines in the rural and beautiful Finger Lakes. Building on the 150 year history of wine grape growing at the property, the Missick family has assembled a collection of diverse sites, most under 10 acres, on the West side of Seneca Lake from which their wines are made. Bellanglo is a boutique wine producer, crafting only 6,000 cases of wine each vintage, Riesling: Authenticity and Texture With loamy soils deposited by Ice Age glaciers, serving as the top soil to the base of Devonian black shale, the remarkable geology of the Finger Lakes is matched only by its stark climatoligcal contrast where seasons are moderated by our deep glacially carved lakes. At Bellangelo, winemaking is approached as an art, with diverse vineyard sites and a myriad of fermentations that contribute to a broad palette from which we craft our Rielsing. We craft dozens of a small batch Rieslings fermented in a variety of mediums: from neutral barrels, stainless steel tanks, and fermenting eggs, emphasizing lees contact and autochthonous fermentation. Fruit, freshness, distinct herbal qualities, and bright acidity coalesce with texture and weight that define Bellangelo s Riesling. Although Riesling is our passion, we proudly make wines from several other varietals that express the region beautifully. Villa Bellangelo Contact: Christopher Missick chrismissick@bellangelo.com The Finger Lakes continues to receive recognition and attention in the major national wine press, and with that attention, customers are seeking out these distinct cool climate wines. From James Molesworth with the Wine Spectator, who observed that Bellangelo s Riesling was among the 13 Impressive Rieslings from the region in 2014, to influential wine bloggers across the world, Bellangelo is an important part of the conversation and is gaining attention for our wines. Villa Bellangelo 150 Poplar Point Rd. Dundee, NY

1/22/2015 13 Impressive Rieslings Tasting Highlights News & Features Wine Spectator Home > News & Features > Tasting Highlights 13 Impressive Rieslings New reviews of the leading varietal from New

2 1/22/ Impressive Rieslings Tasting Highlights News & Features Wine Spectator Home > News & Features > Tasting Highlights 13 Impressive Rieslings New reviews of the leading varietal from New York s Finger Lakes region James Molesworth Posted: December 5, 2014 Tasting Highlights bring the best wines from our editors most recent tastings to WineSpectator.com members. It s a good thing that the vintners of New York s Finger Lakes are embracing Riesling more and more. Even in tough and cool years, such as 2013, the grape ripens well. As the region continues to slowly but steadily improve, a single vineyard craze has been embraced, with vintners now producing a greater number of bottlings, albeit with sometimes ridiculously small production levels. This might not be the way to break out into wider consumer acceptance (prices tend to creep up on these wines as well) but it does help expose the terroir of the Finger Lakes, where the moderating effects of the various long, slender but deep lakes and the varying shale and gravel soils provide ample opportunities for making quality wine. Tom Higgins Heart & Hands winery leads this group of offerings. He started his winery, located on the eastern side of Cayuga Lake, in 2006, and his single vineyard Rieslings typically show bright green almond, talc and floral notes, with very pure, stony finishes. The Patrician Verona Vineyard bottling, from a site located on the west side of Cayuga Lake, tends to deliver more ripeness, a benefit in the tricky 2013 vintage. Forge is a joint venture led by Rhône vigneron Louis Barruol of Château de St. Cosme, in Gigondas. Its debut 2011 was outstanding, showing what a little outside know how can bring to a region where quantity still tends to hold sway over quality. The new 2013 bottling is nearly as good, with bracing, tangy fennel and apple skin notes. If you haven t tried Finger Lakes Rieslings yet, the 2013 Dry bottling from Keuka based Dr. Konstantin Frank is an ideal start, priced right and with ample case production. From Atwater comes a fresh, lively and long 2013 Riesling. See Also: Friday, January 16, Fresh German Rieslings Monday, January 12, Hot California Wines for $32 or Less Friday, January 9, Exciting Oregon Pinot Noirs Monday, January 5, Top Zinfandels from 2012 Monday, December 29, Rich California Reds More from Tasting Highlights HEART & HANDS Riesling Finger Lakes Patrician Verona Vineyard 2013 Score: 90 $28 A pure style, with lovely green almond, apple and jasmine notes that glide along through the porcelainlike finish. A light backdrop of bitter almond lends extra length. Drink now through cases made. J.M. HEART & HANDS Riesling Finger Lakes Paul's Legacy 2013 Score: 90 $30 Well focused, with an anise streak cutting through the core of pear skin, green apple and melon rind notes. A green almond accent chimes in on the finish. A very pure style. Drink now through cases made. J.M. FORGE Riesling Finger Lakes Dry 2013 Score: 89 $24 This has a plump core of yellow apple and melon flavors, offset by hints of lemon zest and apple skin along the edges. A light fennel note leaves a tangy hint on the finish as this opens steadily in the glass. Drink now through , /2

3 1/22/ Impressive Rieslings Tasting Highlights News & Features Wine Spectator cases made. J.M. HEART & HANDS Riesling Finger Lakes Dry 2013 Score: 89 $23 A brisk edged version, with blanched almond and jasmine notes framing a core of green fig, pear skin and fennel bulb flavors. Pure finish. Drink now through cases made. J.M. HEART & HANDS Riesling Finger Lakes Nutt Road Vineyard 2013 Score: 89 $28 Fresh and high pitched at first, with a talc note giving way to green almond, plantain and jasmine flavors. Softer in feel than the aromatic profile would lead you to believe, finishing with a hint of melon. Drink now through cases made. J.M. KEUKA LAKE VINEYARDS Riesling Finger Lakes Dry Evergreen Lek Vineyard 2013 Score: 89 $27 Distinctive, with a bolt of cardamom leading the way for energetic dried apricot, peach and ginger notes. The bitter, almond edged finish is quite dry. Drink now through cases made. J.M. DR. KONSTANTIN FRANK Riesling Finger Lakes Dry 2013 Score: 88 $15 Bright and crunchy, with a mix of green and yellow apple fruit mingling with honeysuckle and lemon pulp notes. Offers a refreshing, energetic finish. Drink now. 3,100 cases made. J.M. HERON HILL Riesling Finger Lakes Dry 2013 Score: 88 $14 A focused version, with taut acidity carrying yellow apple, white peach, honeysuckle and jasmine notes. Shows good length as the flavors ripple through. Drink now. 1,500 cases made. J.M. ATWATER ESTATE Riesling Finger Lakes Dry Navone Vineyards 2013 Score: 87 $20 Fresh and lively, featuring yellow apple fruit laced with lemon zest and jasmine notes. Good length. Drink now. 139 cases made. J.M. FOX RUN Riesling Seneca Lake Silvan 2013 Score: 86 $30 Shows a zippy feel to the fennel, green apple and lime zest notes. Drink now. 40 cases made. J.M. LAMOREAUX LANDING Riesling Finger Lakes Dry 2013 Score: 86 $14 Offers fresh lime, pippin apple and fennel notes, with a light, dry, quick finish. Drink now. 2,379 cases made. J.M. VILLA BELLANGELO Riesling Seneca Lake Semi Dry 2013 Score: 86 $18 Offers a mix of yellow and green apple fruit, laced with a honeysuckle note. Features a juicy, just off dry feel on the finish. Drink now. 475 cases made. J.M. FOX RUN Riesling Finger Lakes Dry 2013 Score: 85 $18 An open, gentle style, with a rounded edge to the pear skin, green apple and lime curd notes. Quick finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. J.M. 2/2

AVANT CHARDONNAY. The Wine: Tasting Notes: Serving / Pairing Suggestions: Technical Information: The Vineyard/Terroir: Accolades:

AVANT CHARDONNAY. The Wine: Tasting Notes: Serving / Pairing Suggestions: Technical Information: The Vineyard/Terroir: Accolades: The Wine: The Vineyard/Terroir: 60% Monterey County 39% Mendocino County 1% Santa Barbara and Sonoma Counties Monterey County fruit contributes lemony citrus and mineral notes; Mendocino County adds juicy