tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post2039753637319190552..comments2024-03-28T13:58:37.846-04:00Comments on The Passionate Foodie: TasteCamp 2010: Overall ImpressionsRichard Auffreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-53618114641416979662010-05-20T02:32:17.274-04:002010-05-20T02:32:17.274-04:00Finger Lakes to me (as a Canadian) is, like our Ni...Finger Lakes to me (as a Canadian) is, like our Niagara, all about cool climate - so no wonder you get lots of reisling. I love our drier style in niagara (ie, the opposite of german, also cool climate). in my limited NY wine experience, many of the finger lakes producers are still doing too germanic off-dry reislings. they should get over it & go dry. "Uncork New York" put on a big & fun roadshow in toronto last year & showcased both LI & finger lakes. LI is a noticeably warmer climate, and frankly i thought their merlots were first rate in a New World way (alas with prices to match). <br />I thought finger lakes was better with the cool stuff like riesling (tho generally still a bit sweet for my palate) and cab franc. Loved to read that you "discovered" good cab franc: that's an early-ripening variety that can work very well in cool niagara too. it's a key bordeaux grape, an important part of some of the most expensive wines in the world, but it don't get the respect it deserves. so glad to hear you liked what finger lakes is doing with it: i totally understand. <br /><br />(it's still a hard sell here in canada, even tho our producers can do a good job...)<br /><br />cheers!Alan McGintyhttp://www.winesite.canoreply@blogger.com