Aromas of Meyer lemon and wet limestone are lifted by enticing notes of honeysuckle and marzipan. The palate is soft with a creamy and mouth filling mousse. The lemon pith and mineral core continue to resonate with undertones of vanilla-laced pears. A strong acid spine carries through to the finish leaving behind hints of cinnamon spice. Traditional method champenoise. 

Mike Schnelle and Nancy Irelan purchased their 34-acre property in 2004 and built their winery from the terroir up.  This husband and wife team has since dedicated themselves to producing fine wines from a number of different cool-climate varieties, keeping meticulous vineyards from which to source their fruit.  Their winery facility is New York’s first LEED-certified winery.

Beyond Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, they have planted some more obscure red varieties from other cool-climate areas including Teroldego (Northern Italy), Dornfelder (Germany), and Blaufränkisch (Austria).