Ravines Dry Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard 2017

Decanter

According to Morten Hallgren, 2017 was neither as warm as '16 nor as cool as '18, and the combination of the moderate climate and the thin limestone soils of the Argetsinger vineyard have delivered a wine that is ripe but still very fresh, with aromas that span lemon peel, apricot, camomille and mineral on the very expressive nose, and a texture that is lively but shows a pleasantly plump feel despite the fact that it is perfectly dry. Lovely quality – should age for another decade or more.

Wine & Spirits Magazine

Wine & Spirits Magazine

Wine Review Online

Ravines may not have the storied history of Dr. Konstantin Frank, but they are making sensational Rieslings as well, as demonstrated by this single vineyard bottling and their “regular” one. Morten Hallgren, winemaker and owner with his wife, Lisa, identified the Argetsinger Vineyard as a top spot for Riesling shortly after establishing their winery in 2001 and have produced a single-vineyard bottling every year. This beautifully framed dry Riesling has uncommon depth with a cutting mineral component. Its refinement is evident in its graceful texture. Bright and bracing acidity in the finish and an extraordinary length amplifies its charms. This vibrant wine will make any skeptic take notice of the potential of Finger Lakes Riesling.

Wine Spectator

Nicely focused from the start, with mouthwatering acidity coursing beneath yellow apple, white peach and jasmine notes. Showing a serious snap of slate on the finish, this distinctive wine still has some evolution ahead of it. Drink now through 2026. 974 cases made.

GASTRO

Testens högst bedömda Finger Lakes-Riesling: "Briljant vacker riesling. Ja, den är torr i praktiken, men en kemist skulle lägga märke till de 2–4 g restsocker som faktiskt modererar den strama syranivån. Argetsinger vineyard ligger i den södra delen av Lake Seneca och består av vittrad kalksten. De 12,5 % ger en återhållen, torr moselstil, frisk lime, rökt och grillad citron med citrussocker som karamelliseras. Mycket intensiv, salta citroner, påtaglig skärpa, mycket längre än sin syster, lätt bitter, grapebitterheten är uttalad, I like! Det här är alltså en milstolpe. Konsten för "nya" vinområden är att nå samma parametrar som konkurrenterna på samma druva och ändå bevara ett distinkt newyorkeruttryck. Det sker här."

Robert Parker

The 2017 Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard, another late release, has just three grams of sugar (owner Morton Hallgren said, "Our sugar analysis is only accurate down to plus or minus one gram per liter, so it can be between two and four grams per liter") plus eight grams of total acidity. It comes in at 12.7% alcohol. Steely, deep and perhaps a touch reductive, this powerful Riesling is another classic from this vineyard. It's not for the shy, though, and winemaker Morton Hallgren has built this for the long haul. As it airs out and warms, this gripping Riesling becomes a little friendlier, but only a little. It's not entirely clear where the ceiling is for this wine just yet, but let's start here and see where it goes in time. It does need to come into better balance. If you like your Rieslings softer and sweeter, this isn't going to be for you. It definitely needs a food pairing—and perhaps a bit more cellar time.

Houlberg

6 tummar upp. Vinskribenten Eric Asimov på New York Times skrev om vinet att det var den bästa amerikanska Riesling han någonsin hade smakat ... och det höjer ju förväntningarna en hel del. Men redan vid första sniffen spelar det ... återigen eteriska ångor av petroleum, diesel och spillolja, men här långt mer raffinerat, lågmält och graciöst. Det finns äpplen, gula äpplen, persika, blommor, pollen, en tydligt stenig och mineralisk ton, men det är som om allt hålls av en mjuk hand, som gör dofterna fina, skira och försiktiga, men ändå bara dundrar iväg och förstärks sekund för sekund. I munnen känner man både ett enormt, ovanligt djup och en enorm smakkoncentration. Det finns gröna äpplen, citroner och lime ... massor av mineraler och sten, stringent, rent och ändå med ett vänligt leende och sofistikerad elegans. Som i doften kommer smaken också bara rullande som en våg, som hela tiden växer i styrka. För satan – pardon my french – vad gott det smakar. (bedömt till erbjudandepriset 339,95 kr)

Vivino

Wine Review Online

Superb. Its aroma shows pronounced apricot, peach, mandarin, lemon peel and floral notes along with a stony and slightly smoky minerality (a signature of Argetsinger Vineyard, Morten explains). In your mouth, the wine is truly dry but with a strong, fruity flavor profile. This wine verges on full-bodied for a Riesling but it is not at all heavy due to its very high, counterbalancing acidity. I consider this an authoritative Riesling — not to mention flavorful, concentrated and world-class.