Forge Cellars Freese Vineyard Dry Riesling, Seneca Lake, USA 2023

Description

Sourced from Freese Vineyard on the southeastern slopes of Seneca Lake, Forge Cellars’ 2023 Dry Riesling captures the precision and mineral-driven elegance that define the estate’s single-vineyard wines. Aromas of apple, peach, citrus blossom, and dried herbs open into a silky palate layered with ripe orchard fruit, wet stone minerality, and vibrant acidity. Fermented dry and crafted with a minimalist approach, the wine balances ripeness and restraint with remarkable finesse, finishing long, focused, and saline-driven. Reflecting the shale-rich soils and cool-climate character of the Finger Lakes, this Riesling is both expressive and beautifully refined. 

Robert Parker Wine Advocate 92

“Scents of apples, peaches, citrus fruit and dried spices emerge from the glass, while the medium-bodied palate is silky-textured and elegant, with a lingering finish.” - Joe Czerwinski