Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2018 i Wine Enthusiast Magazine

WOMEN OF THE VINE & SPIRITS GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM The sold-out March event, of which W.E. is a media sponsor, featured an all-star roster of speakers and addressed issues related to gender and empowerment in the alcohol beverage industry. For the fourth year, over 700 attendees convened in Napa for workshops, networking receptions and panel discussions, including a keynote by acclaimed news anchor Gretchen Carlson and a Q&A with Jackson Family’s Barbara Banke, moderated by W.E. Contributing Editor Virginie Boone. ROSÉ AND TATTOOS SAVED wines launched its latest vintage at a star-studded event in NYC this April. Chef Mario Carbone of Major Food Group cooked a family-style meal while artist and co-owner Scott Campbell tattooed a few attendees. LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO WINE AUCTION This charitable event for the arts…

Ohio has 280 wineries Wineries to know Ferrante Winery Firelands Winery Gervasi Vineyard Meranda-Nixon Winery Valley Vineyards Top grapes Pinot Noir Pinot Gris Riesling Vidal Blanc Chardonnay Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Marquette Catawba Concord Niagara 5 American Viticultural Areas Lake Erie Isle St. George Grand River Valley Ohio River Valley Loramie Creek 6 wine trails Lake Erie Shores and Islands Trail Lake Erie Vines and Wines Trail Canal Country Trail Appalachian Wine Trail (Southeast Ohio bordering West Virginia) Ohio River Valley Wine Trail (along the Ohio River in Cincinnati to Dayton) Capital City Trail (Columbus region) Sixth-largest wine producer in the U.S.…

Just seven years ago, Chris Riccobono was selling medical equipment and, in his spare time, producing a wine-focused video blog, Pardon That Vine. Today, UNTUCKit, the apparel company he and buddy Aaron Sanandres founded in 2011 with $250,000 from friends and family, is poised to top $100 million in annual sales, according to Forbes. But it’s still wine, more than button-downs, that gets Riccobono most jazzed. Here’s the story of a wine-obsessed Jersey Boy making good. The names of many of UNTUCKit’s shirts sound like they’re from a wine encyclopedia. A lot of them were, in fact. We are approaching 500 different styles, and we’ve pretty much expired every known grape type and wine region. When we got going, I could pick up a shirt and tell you the…

Wine, culture and history are connected in many parts of the world, and UNESCO knows it. The organization has designated these seven European wine destinations as World Heritage sites. All promise visitors access to centuries of history woven into winemaking. ♦ ALTO DOURO, PORTUGAL This region has a winemaking history that dates back 2,000 years. The precipitous, scrubby, arid hillsides provide an excellent view of the winding Douro River. Stop in Oporto for a tour and tasting at the Taylor Fladgate cellars in the historic Vila Nova de Gaia. ♦ BURGUNDY, FRANCE The Climats and terroirs form a jigsaw puzzle of winemaking that has been in place since the High Middle Ages. Small, individualized vineyard plots are the norm here. Larger domaines like Maison Joseph Drouhin offer fascinating historical…

Asmy car meandered down a winding tree-lined road in search of the entrance to Jonabell Farm, a seemingly perfect song popped on the radio: Luke Bryan’s “Rain is a Good Thing.” Rain makes corn Corn makes whiskey I couldn’t help but laugh aloud—in the backseat, a couple of bottles of Kentucky’s native corn-based Bourbon sloshed along in rhythm, a happy accompaniment with every hitch in the road. Here in Kentucky, Bourbon and horses are forever linked—just look at the horse-and-jockey stoppers employed by Blanton’s Bourbon, or the Mint Juleps that flow freely at the annual Kentucky Derby. Both are part of the fabric here. Louisville is the logical launch point to get a taste of it all. In recent years, the city has swelled with new restaurants, many of…

94 Selvapiana 2013 Vigneto Bucerchiale Riserva (Chianti Rufina). This opens with enticing scents of blue flower, ripe dark-skinned berry, new leather, vanilla and sandalwood. Elegant and full-bodied, the palate delivers crushed raspberry, wild cherry, truffle and chopped herb, while intense licorice notes linger on the long finish. Fine-grained tannins and bright acidity provide impeccable balance. Drink through 2025. Dalla Terra Winery Direct. Cellar Selection. abv: 14.5% Price: $30 91 Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi 2014 Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Riserva (Chianti Rufina). Red berry, blue flower, tilled soil and a whiff of dark spice take delicate shape on this polished red. The elegant, almost ethereal palate offers wild cherry, strawberry, star anise and dried aromatic herbs framed in bright acidity and refined tannins. Drink 2019–2024. Shaw-Ross International Importers. abv: 13.5% Price: $30…

92 Weingut Christ 2017 Wiener Gemischter Satz. A touch of fragrant rose petal meets ripe pear and juicy peach on the nose. That playful nature of mingling fruit and florals continues merrily on the expressive palate that shows texture, flavor and freshness as a harmonious, fragrant and attractive package. This delivers long after the dry finish. Carlo Huber Selections. — A.K. abv: 12% Price: $ 20 92 Wieninger 2017 Wiener Gemischter Satz. The peel of russet pear, the flesh of ripe red apple, the herbal tang of pimpernel. All of these notions meet in the nose of this expressive wine. The dry palate is light but has a lovely, slightly funky element of earthiness that also lends texture as a counterweight to the bright zesty freshness. The finish is…

CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 95 Alain Jaume et Fils 2015 Domaine Grand Veneur Vieilles Vignes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). With its complex nose melding whiffs of fresh raspberry and violet with savory spice, smoke and nut tones, it’s hard not to be mesmerized by this wine’s bouquet alone. The palate is pure and lavish, boasting pristine blackberry and mulberry flavors held taut by a firm tannic backbone. It’s remarkably integrated and supple now but should improve through 2035 and hold substantially further. Kysela Père et Fils. Editors’ Choice. —A.I. abv: 15% Price: $120 94 Alain Jaume et Fils 2015 Domaine Grand Veneur Les Origines (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Despite the ripeness and plump, rounded palate, there’s subtlety and restraint in the black cherry and berry flavors here. With its deeply integrated acidity and alcohol, it’s a nuanced, concentrated…

SAUVIGNON BLANC 93 Keermont 2015 Fleurfontein Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch). This sweet wine, whose name means flower fountain, is decadent and rich yet wonderfully balanced and harmonious. Lush aromas of sweet grass, juicy peach, apricot, candied orange peel and orange blossom carry through to the full, slightly sticky palate, which is countered by vibrant acidity that lends nerve to the texture and a bright flourish to the enduring finish. Notes of honey-roasted almond, orange oil and dried peach linger long on the close. Kysela Père et Fils. —L.B. abv: 12% Price: $33/500 ml 92 Reyneke 2015 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch). This is a stunning wine, showing an abundance of character yet still with potential to evolve. It opens with notes of crisp apple flesh, white peach and lime that are…

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 92 Betz Family 2015 Père de Famille Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley). Appealing aromas of bay leaf, cherry, herb, bittersweet chocolate, incense and spice are followed by an action-packed palate, loaded with sweet, polished, elegant fruit flavors. Well-integrated tannins provide support. All about sophistication and delicacy, it shows a remarkable amount of freshness and focus considering the warmth of the vintage. Anise and currant notes linger on the finish. Best after 2026 with a very long life in front of it. Cellar Selection. —S.S. abv: 14.5% Price: $75 92 Gramercy 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley). On the winery’s third reserve designated Cabernet, aromas of freshly tilled soil, dried herb, red and black cherry, graphite and crushed rock are followed by reserved fruit flavors with a fresh cranberry…

CABERNET FRANC 89 The Infinite Monkey Theorem 2016 Cabernet Franc (Grand Valley). Magenta in color, aromas of blueberry and pomegranate are muddled with strawberry, white pepper and vanilla on the nose of this delightful Cabernet Franc. The palate is juicy and bright in tones of pomegranate and red cherry, tempered by white pepper, vanilla and fine grained tannins. The juicy fruit flavors pleasantly linger, leading to a second wave of white pepper on the finish. —F.A. abv: 13.4% Price: $25 87 The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey 2015 Cabernet Franc (Colorado). Aromas of licorice, brandied cherry, red currant and black pepper show on a nose. This is a solid Cabernet Franc, if slightly over oaked, with juicy flavors of cranberry and pome granate upfront leading to nutmeg, toasted oak…

The Bourbon boom is real. For this month’s reviews, we focused bottlings released within the prior 24 months. While there’s no shortage of old favorites on the shelves, Bourbon producers are clearly doing their share to meet continuing strong demand for America’s home-grown whiskey, bringing a veritable amber-hued flood of new bottlings to market. Kentucky remains Bourbon’s spiritual home, and it’s no coincidence that two top-scoring bottlings come from the state: Wild Turkey’s Master’s Keep Revival and Barton’s 1792 Bottled in Bond. At the same time, it’s worth noting that Bourbon is made all over the country, and that’s helped drive an increase in whiskeys made from hyper-local grains. For example, Wisconsin’s Border Bourbon is made with grain sourced eight miles from the distillery; Brooklyn’s Brueckelen Distilling uses a…

Despite the early warning cries that they were a passing trend, wild beers—those fermented with wild yeasts and bacteria—aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. So here we are again, taking yet another walk on the wild side. As is oft en the case, American brewers are leading the charge with playful interpretations of classic European styles and techniques, creating varied, complex and eye-opening alternatives to the classics. Not that there’s anything wrong with the classics, as you can see by the killer Rodenbach Vintage 2015 Foederbier review below, but it’s also fun to try something new. Traditional Flanders red ales are typically light-to medium-bodied, with mahogany-like coloring. Conversely, many of the American selections reviewed here are quite varied, with adventurous base-style experimentation and different fruit or spice additions…

This gin and tonic is, indeed, a tonic for a sultry Southern afternoon. At Leon’s Oyster Shop in Charleston, South Carolina, frozen G&Ts are always at the ready inside a slushy machine, and almost resemble a snowball in a glass. This home-friendly version relies on a blender or food processor to pulverize ice and create a refreshing summer sipper. FROZEN GIN & TONIC Courtesy Adam Gainer, general manager, Leon’s Oyster Shop, Charleston, SC 2 ounces gin¾ ounce tonic syrup Cucumber slice, for garnish Combine first two ingredients with 1 cup of ice in blender. Purée until slushy. Pour into small rocks glass. Garnish with cucumber slice. TONIC SYRUP While Leon’s uses Charleston’s own Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Classic Tonic Syrup, bittersweet variations are available all over the country. Here…

A peanut isn’t actually a nut, but a legume, the same as beans, peas and lentils. The part that we eat is the seed, which grows underground in its familiar hourglass shell. It has equal affinity for sweet and savory flavors, and is prevalent in many Asian and African cuisines. Peanuts can be substituted for any nut in salads, spreads and sauces. Peanut butter is also versatile—try a dollop in meat stews, stir-fry, oatmeal or salsa to add body and subtle sweetness. PAIR IT “The challenge with pairing peanuts is…the assertive flavors that tend to accompany them, from spicy chile to grape jelly and everything in between,” says Erik Segelbaum, corporate wine director for STARR Restaurants in Philadelphia. For salted, roasted peanuts, he recommends an oloroso Sherry: “The richness…

Do you like the pear-fruited notes of Pinot Grigio, but long for something more substantial, generous and even weighty? Switch languages and head north to France’s Alsace wine region, where Italian grigio changes into French gris, and the light and easygoing wine you know becomes rich and full-bodied. While Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are indeed the same grape, different growing conditions have a significant impact on the resulting wines. In northeastern France, the climate is dry and sunny. During extended autumns, the variety attains rich flavors due to full aromatic development, achieved particularly well in south-and southeast-facing vineyards that run along the eastern slopes of the Vosges. Botrytis, or noble rot, is also a distinct possibility. A mutation within the Pinot family, Pinot Gris is a sibling of…

When summertime rolls around, thoughts turn to cooking outdoors and long, lazy meals under the open sky. Good things come in threes, so here’s a trio of seasonings—a glaze, a marinade and a spice rub—that can be used on a variety of proteins. All pair well with wine or a wine cocktail, so put down that beer and fire up the grill. Red Wine-Chipotle Barbecue Marinade Josiah Citrin, owner of Los Angeles restaurants Mélisse and Charcoal Venice, recommends this marinade on beef, lamb, pork or chicken—anything but seafood. The red wine and brown sugar will rein in the chipotle, which will add to the smoke factor from the grill. Courtesy Josiah Citrin, chef/owner, Mélisse and Charcoal Venice, Los Angeles 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 large onion, fine-diced2 garlic cloves, minced1…

FRIULANO 93 Raccaro 2016 Friulano (Collio). Enticing, delicate scents of tomato vine, exotic fruit and wild herbs fill the glass. On the full-bodied, savory palate, fresh acidity brightens ripe honeydew melon, creamy yellow apple, lemon drop and nutmeg flavors while a tangy mineral note lingers on the finish. Jan D’Amore Wines. —K.O. abv: 14% Price: $35 93 Villa Russiz 2016 Friulano (Collio). Enticing scents of hawthorn, honeysuckle and white stone fruit mingle together in this elegant, structured white. The medium-bodied, savory palate delivers Bartlett pear, ripe apricot and lemon drop notes while a hint of bitter almond backs up the finish. Empson USA Ltd. —K.O. abv: 13.5% Price: $27 92 Venica & Venica 2016 Ronco delle Cime Friulano (Collio). This elegant and structured wine’s yellow stone fruit, almond, Spanish…

COTEAUX D’AIX-EN-PROVENCE 93 Château Vignelaure 2017 Rosé (Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence). The estate vineyard is on the north slopes of Sainte-Victoire facing the massive Lubéron mountain. This is a wind-sheltered region, reflected in this wine’s ripe fruit balanced with crisp acidity and a mineral texture. It is full in the mouth, rich and with the chance of aging. Drink now, or keep until later in 2018. Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd. Editors’ Choice. —R.V. abv: 13% Price: $24 92 Château Paradis 2017 Terre des Anges Rosé (Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence). Partly wood fermented, this rich wine is the top of the range at this estate. From perfumed, ripe Syrah, Mourvèdre and Rolle, the wine comes from the best parcels known as the Terre des Anges (angels). This impressive rosé will be even better at…

PINOT NOIR 92 Nautilus 2016 Southern Valleys Pinot Noir (Marlborough). This is an attractive, multifaceted Pinot Noir that beautifully balances fruit and funk. Aromas of wet earth and barnyard are quickly followed by bright cherries, raspberries, flowers and herbs. These characters follow through on the palate, wrapped in tight-grained, sandy tannins and a sappy woodiness. Still youthful, you could drink this now with food but it should really blossom over the next eight years. Drink through 2026. Negociants USA, Inc. Cellar Selection. —C.P. abv: 13.5% Price: $33 92 Two Paddocks 2016 The Last Chance Pinot Noir (Central Otago). Actor Sam Neill is behind this highly regarded Otago label. While it sits firmly in premium territory—and could easily age for the next 10 years—this Pinot is undeniably approachable now. The…

ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR 92 Rodney Strong 2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley). For full review see page 84. abv: 12.5% Price: $26 90 Keller 2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast). This is a lovely aromatic explosion of baked strawberry and peach that satisfies in its plucky fleshiness on the palate. Juicy and fresh, it’s remarkably elegant and crowd-pleasing. —V.B. abv: 13.5% Price: $35 90 Starmont 2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Carneros). For full review see page 90. Editors’ Choice. abv: 12% Price: $19 90 Toad Hollow 2017 Eye of the Toad Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir (Sonoma County). For full review see page 92. Best Buy. abv: 11.5% Price: $14 90 Toulouse 2017 Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley). This substantive medium-bodied wine smells…

SAUVIGNON BLANC 89 Barboursville Vineyards 2016 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Virginia). Passionfruit, chamomile, grapefruit, green pepper and canteloupe show on the nose and palate. A lovely minerality in the form of wet stone is present as well. The acidity is commanding without overpowering and lends itself to a long and fresh finish. —C.D. abv: 13.5% Price: $NA 88 Barboursville Vineyards 2014 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Virginia). This reserve Sauvignon Blanc is fresh in profile, with tropical fruit tones and lively acidity alongside secondary components of marzipan, marmalade and wild ginger that have evoloved with age. The texture is both energetic and creamy, with a long, leesy finish. —C.D. abv: 13.5% Price: $NA 88 Boxwood 2017 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Middleburg). This wine offers lemon, grapefruit, chamomile and a soft, green mossiness on…

I met Fernando Mendoza at the last toll booth on the highway to Chihuahua City, three hours south of the U.S.-Mexico border. Before visiting a vineyard in the middle of the desert, I was hit with the familiar pang of returning to the place of my birth: excitement to reconnect, followed by anxiety over how foreign I felt. But overthinking my cultural identity had to wait. I was there to satiate my curiosity about how exceptional wines could be made in the scorching, mountainous desert region of northern Chihuahua—an area known for cattle, carne seca, Mennonite cheese and narco activity. Viñedos y Bodegas Encinillas, owned by Mexican businessman and millionaire Eloy Vallina, sits across from a nature reserve (also Vallina’s) in a valley served by two naturally occurring aquifers,…

City Hall Bistro, located within the recently renovated Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, is an ideal spot to enjoy some Mediterranean plates and Old World wines. These toasts are a slightly heartier take on tomato-basil salad, a summer staple. Our recommendation: Make extra oven-dried tomatoes. They’re addictive in salads and pastas, or all on their own. WINE PAIRING Domaine Laporte 2016 Le Rochoy (Sancerre) “This Sancerre provides the acidity necessary to stand up to the tomatoes and cut through the avocado, carrying through bright citrus to bring out the lemon in the relish,” says Anthony Cournia, beverage manager for The Adolphus Hotel. “It also has a slightly herbaceous, green character that marries well with the jalapeño and basil and finishes with lingering minerality.” TOMATO TOASTS WITH AVOCADO RELISH AND GOAT…

93 Ca’ dei Zago 2016 Col Fondo (Valdobbiadene Prosecco) Editors' Choice. 92 Case Paolin NV Col Fondo (Asolo Prosecco Superiore) Editors' Choice. 91 Albino Armani NV Casa BelfiCol Fondo (Prosecco) Like the better-known Prosecco, Col Fondo is an Italian sparkler that must be made with a minimum 85% of native grape Glera. Rather than create bubbles in steel tanks, however, these more traditional versions undergo second fermentation in the bottle. They aren’t disgorged, either—these wines are bottled on their lees. The yeasty residue leaves a fine sediment on the bottom, fondo in Italian, which imparts complexity and intense flavors, including Alpine herbs, apples, mineral tones and citrus notes. Col Fondo has less exuberant bubbles than its tank-fermented sibling, and, as such, is classified as frizzante. The bulk of Prosecco…

Chianti has long been synonymous with straw flasks, red-checkered tablecloths and inexpensive pizzerias. Though this less than stellar reputation for producing weak, weedy red wine lingers—fallout from decades of overcropping and quantity-focused production—the denomination has moved on. And today’s Chiantis are well made, fresh and savory. “Over the last 10 to 15 years, producers have been investing in the vineyards with better clones, and lowering yields to improve quality,” says Giovanni Busi, president of Consorzio Vino Chianti. “And over the past seven or eight years, there’s been a growing number of small and medium-sized firms that now make and bottle their own wines instead of selling grapes to large producers. This has also driven up quality within the denomination.” The vast majority of Chiantis are geared for everyday enjoyment,…

It is impossible to mention Austrian wine without immediately thinking of Grüner Veltliner. With its fresh pear fruit, peppery verve and chameleon-like ability to pair with food, it is the wine that put Austria on the map. Grüner Veltliner, in its myriad styles, is of course Austria’s calling card, but perhaps you are ready to move beyond Groo Vee? The Austrian capital of Vienna not only boasts 1,574 acres of vineyard but also is home to its very own, historic wine style: Wiener Gemischter Satz, German for field blend. Various white grapes like Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Traminer, Muskateller, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are planted in one vineyard, harvested together at the same time and co-fermented. No variety is allowed to exceed 50 percent and there must be at…

VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO 92 La Lastra 2016 Riserva (Vernaccia di San Gimignano). This wine’s nose is rather shy, but its juicy palate offers baked apple, candied orange zest and tropical fruit notes. Tangy acidity brightens the rich flavors. It closes on a toasted almond note. Vias Imports. —K.O. abv: 13% Price: $28 92 Montenidoli 2012 Carato Riserva (Vernaccia di San Gimignano). This opens with toasted hazelnut, ripe yellow stone fruit, bread crust and grilled herb aromas. They carry over to the structured palate, along with vanilla, citrus zest and yellow apple hints. Fresh acidity lifts the finish. Drink through 2022. Artisan Wines, Inc. —K.O. abv: 13.5% Price: $35 92 Tenuta Le Calcinaie 2016 Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Tangy and fresh, this organically grown wine opens with enticing honeysuckle,…

TORO 92 Elias Mora 2012 Reserva (Toro). A bold, smoky nose of black fruits and toasty oak is aggressive and unsettled. This is deep, chewy and severely tannic, with a sandpaper sensation to the mouthfeel. Spiced-up cassis and berry flavors come with earth and tobacco notes. On the finish, this is powerful and hard, with a note of fine cigar. Drink through 2028. Grapes of Spain. Cellar Selection. —M.S. abv: 15% Price: $125 92 Rejadorada 2012 Sango Reserva (Toro). A barnyard aroma is tempered by notes of coffee and baked berries. This is a rugged, old-school Toro, with scraping tannins and lemony acidity. Flavors of plum, lemon peel, tobacco and vanilla are deep and thorough. A burly finish with live-wire tannins and acidity keep this jacked-up Tempranillo on edge.…

MALBEC 90 Familia Cassone 2013 Obra Prima Reserva Malbec (Mendoza). Earthy, leafy plum aromas come with leather and graphite notes. Proper balance and a good structure give this Malbec the right kind of mouthfeel. Earthy berry flavors are a bit roasted and oaky, with coffee and chocolate accents that carry over to a finish with heat. Montcalm Wine Importers. —M.S. abv: 14% Price: $27 90 Luminis 2013 Allamand Altamira Malbec (Mendoza). Spicy berry aromas are tarry and suggest spent coffee grounds and animal hide. In the mouth, this Malbec is solid, with proper balance. Peppery, herbal berry flavors are wild and earthy, while this is hot and spicy on a finish that’s not timid. USA Wine West. —M.S. abv: 14.1% Price: $25 89 Zolo 2017 Sustainably Farmed Estate Grown…

ROSÉS 89 Llano Estacado 2017 Monte Stella Rosé (Texas). This rosé opens with charming aromas of strawberry, cherry, fresh cut grass and crushed minerals. The palate is fresh and savory echoing the nose and adding lime acidity. Grassy flavors build into the finish with plenty of citrus and a touch of bitter grapefruit right at the end. —F.A. abv: 12.9% Price: $20 89 Llano Estacado 2017 Signature Rosé (Texas). Enticing aromas of strawberry and freshly squeezed lemon juice are accented by white pepper on the nose of this blend of 34% Cinsault, 31% Carignan, 22% Mourvèdre and 13% Grenache. Ripe pink grapefruit and strawberry flavors are sunny on the palate, backed by juicy lemon-lime acidity that leads into a clean, zesty finish. Best Buy. —F.A. abv: 13.3% Price: $10…

RIESLING 93 Hermann J. Wiemer 2016 Magdalena Vineyard Estate Bottled and Grown Riesling (Seneca Lake). This wine is sourced from a 24-acre vineyard on the northwestern part of Seneca Lake. While exuding ultraripeness in its plush stone fruit, pineapple and white blossom tones on the nose, there’s still great deal of balance and finesse. The palate is broad and expansive in flavors of soft yellow apple, juicy apricot and white plum, with a fresh line of acidity maintaining focus. White tea tannins offer some grip and astringency on the midpalate, extending into the long, lingering finish. —A.P. abv: 12.5% Price: $36 92 Hermann J. Wiemer 2016 Estate Bottled and Grown Dry Riesling (Seneca Lake). For full review see page 83. Editors’ Choice. abv: 12% Price: $20 92 Hermann J.…