On Feb 22, 2:30*pm, "Zeppo" > wrote:
> Marci and I hosted this month's Tasting of the Philadelphia chapter of
> American Wine Society in our home yesterday. The theme was 'wines of the
> Finger Lakes'. A smaller than normal turnout either due to the fact we held
> it on a different Sunday than our normal tastings (3rd instead of 4th) ,
> People were home watching Ice Dancing or the members in general didn't find
> the theme appealing. Hard to say. Those that did attend seemed to love the
> wines presented.
>
> We served 6 wines:
> 1. Dr. Konstantine Frank Dry Riesling (2007)
> 2. Dr. Frank Rkatsiteli (2007) [3]
> 3. Hermann J. Wiemer Semi Dry Riesling (2007) [1]
> 4. Red Newt Cellars Riesling (2008) [2]
> 5. Red Newt Red EFT (NV) (a red 'kitchen sink' blend) [2]
> 6. Lamoreaux Landing Cabernet Frank (2007) [1]
>
> We decided to score the reds separately from the whites. I've indicated the
> scoring in square brackets after the vintage.
>
> I also served 4 Cheeses from the Finger lakes as well as grapes, grapes,
> hummus, edamame dip and some quince paste.
>
> I chose the wines based on availability (5 of the wines were available in
> PA, NJ or DE), price, and taste. This was our first time hosting a tasting
> for the club and I was apprehensive about the theme and the wines. It was
> unfounded as everything was very well received and a spirited discussion
> about the area's winemaking went well beyond the appointed end time, and all
> wines and most of the food was consumed.
>
> Jon

Good job. You stuck to some good examples of NYS wines.
I tend to prefer NYS whites to reds, was that your conclusion?