Great Wines for the Farewell

The other night was our farewell party for the old house.  Yes in a few weeks we should be in our new residence in the Finger Lakes.  Just thought you'd like to know which wines we served.  They were all chosen because they are exceptional Finger Lakes wines.  Here they are in drinking order from dry to sweet:

1.  Fox Run Blanc de Blancs.  This was spectacular with the shrimp cocktail and was well received by the pack!  A lovely, dry sparkling wine made with their Chardonnay grapes.

2. Chardonnay:  We served two because the first went so fast:  Ravines 2008 Chardonnay and Fox Run's 2008 Reserve Chardonnay.  This is a big Chardonnay crowd and both were enjoyed to the max!

3.  Red Newt Davis Vineyard 2009 Riesling.  This is my absolute favorite riesling of all time.  I savored every drop.

4.  Fox Run 2010 Rose.  Dry, soft and smooth.  I hope we have more to sip on a hot afternoon on the deck of the new house.

5.  Heart and Hands 2009 Pinot Noir. You just can't beat a Heart and Hands Pinot Noir.

6.  Ravines 2008 Meritage.  Deeply colored and flavored. Stunning.

7.  Standing Stone Chardonnay Ice 2009, ending the evening on a sweet note.  All honey and raisins and apricots.

We have totally enjoyed the company of our dear friends in the pack at all our wine parties and look forward to many more wine parties with them and new friends in the new residence. 

PS While writing this, I am finishing a glass of Heron Hill 2007 Cab Franc that was a gift from Dave and Kathy S.  This is a wonderfully balanced Cab Franc that has only gotten better with time.