Reviews & Ratings

2011 Red Newt Cellars Riesling "Circle"

Winery: Red Newt Cellars

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Circle"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Finger Lakes

State or country: NY

Price: $12

Cases produced: 7,000

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: August 15, 2013

Wine Review: This almost clear colored value priced Riesling performs very well with the panel each year, the 2011 is no exception. It opens with a mild lemon-lime bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light to medium bodied, slightly sweet and pleasant. The flavor profile is a ripe Bartlett pear with hints of honey, pineapple and lime. The finish is semi-sweet and lingers nicely. The panel suggested that this Riesling would pair well with coconut shrimp or a seafood casserole. It's a great deal, so stock up for your fall and holiday parties before its gone. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The 2011 vintage offered up luscious tropical fruit, medium sweetness, and a characteristiclly vibrant acidic backbone. This Riesling is a blend of several vineyard plots with fermentation stopped at varying sweetnesses. Following this procedure, all were blended together.

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