Ravines

Of course, some 2007's I've tasted jump from the pack with adequate acidity or perhaps some balance of flavors that otherwise impress (the Argetsinger riesling from Ravines is a good example, as Lenn just highlighted).

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival 2008

East side of Keuka, directly above Ravines is McGregor Vineyard where we always try to end a day - not only a good selection (Muscat Ottonel, Saperavi Rkatsiteli, late harvest wines, etc) but they have the best place to watch the sun set (over the lake, with Dr. Frank's on the other side). 2nd best place for the sun set is

Finger Lakes Wine Country...Here We Come 2008

For example most of Ravines juice comes from Seneca and Skaneateles Lakes.

Cautiously Raising a Glass to Single-Vineyard Finger Lakes Wines 2009

We got to the region yesterday in the late morning and were joined by Evan and Morgan Dawson at Ravines Wine Cellars, where owners Lisa and Morten Hallgren spent some time with us.

A Quick Tasting Tour of Finger Lakes Wine Country 2009

That gets me to the wine that truly exceeded every expectation: Ravines Wine Cellars 2007 Meritage, a ripe, complex blend of Bordeaux varities that balances intense fruit (from that hot 2007 vintage) with cool climate nuance and elegance.

Finger Lakes Wine 2009

They were shocked to see that it was a Ravines Wines Cellars 2005 Meritage.

Long Island Wine 2009

I am deeply intrigued to see where the Ravines style of Dry Riesling goes as it ages, as it marks the driest of Finger Lakes riesling (0.3% RS).

Evan Dawson 2009

I focused on Ravines, which I knew little about (aside from the fact that Lenn's a fan) and Wolffer.

Sasha Smith 2009

Anytime anyone asks me for recommendations for the "best" wineries in the Finger Lakes, Ravines always makes the list.

Finger Lakes Wine 2009

UPDATE: David Spengler, tasting room manager at Ravines Wine Cellars just sent me a message on Facebook telling me:

Fire at Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars 2009