2023 New York Wine

Cabernet Franc from the Finger Lakes via a side jaunt to Piedmont! Our estate Cab Franc celebrates the beautiful fruit quality of this grape in the Finger Lakes, but then puts it through an ‘old world’ prism. Roughly... Read More

The Knoll is always intriguing as a wine of contrast. Rose petal and ripe grapefruit aromas are underlaid by a distinct smokiness. A rich and explosive palate of apricot marmalade and lemon curd, but with an intense grapefruit... Read More

Cache-Cache is a lighter side of Cabernet Sauvignon; coming from our very own Seneca Lake and seeing ten days of whole cluster fermentation before aging in a 1500L Foudre. It's a far cry from the big jammy Cabs you might find... Read More

This medium-bodied Cabernet Franc showcases vibrant notes of black cherry and cassis, layered with hints of dried herbs. Fermented in a French oak tank with daily pump-overs, it was then pressed off and aged in a single 600L,... Read More

Catawba, destemmed by hand, on the skins 10 days, pet nat, disgorged, no added nuthin’!

From grapes 25% affected by botrytis, this dessert wine is bold and rich on the palate. Ripe pineapple, candied orange and apricot, honeyed on the finish. Enjoy chilled with cheese, desserts, or on its own.

Boundary Breaks has proven to be the break-out producer of the Finger Lakes this year with an excellent line up of wines, and this off-dry wine is amongst its best. Elegantly perfumed with notes of fresh green florals and herbs,... Read More

We have made our Riesling Bubbly Dry #356 for people who love the taste of traditional method sparkling wine, but prefer the price of Prosecco or Cava. This delicious lightly bubbly wine shows intense tropical fruit characteristics,... Read More

The goal for our Cabernet Franc is to highlight how expressive and fruit-forward a Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc can be based on optimal vineyard practices. These vineyard practices enable us to produce uncommonly ripe fruit in... Read More

This off-dry wine from Boundary Breaks features nuanced aromas of mango and honeysuckle. The palate offers great texture supporting the generous fruit & refreshing acidity.

This dry red is deep and dark in color, with notes of clove, vanilla, blueberry, and blackberry jam. Pair with smoked brisket sandwich, grilled portobello mushrooms, and chili!

Dr. Frank Vintage Chardonnay, entices with rich nuances of pear, vanilla and almond. The mouth is a field of butter and vanilla with a luxuriously creamy finish. This wine is the second most popular wine at the winery and one... Read More

Grüner Veltliner was first planted in 2007 by 3rd generation Fred Frank. Very aromatic and expressive wine with dominant characters of lime, grapefruit, white flowers and peach finishing with notes of white pepper. The mineral... Read More

This classic semi-dry style of riesling is made from vines dating back to 1958 from estate vineyards. Brimming with apricot, nectarine and a touch of pineapple. Lemon citrus and acacia blossom balance the sweetness effortlessly.... Read More

Riesling will always be the heart of Forge, but with the freedom to work as we please, introducing another noble white variety to our repertoire has been exciting. There is no question that our Caywood Vineyard has a sparkle to... Read More

This site on the east side of the lake was planted in the early ‘90s and sits at an elevation of 720 feet with dense, gravelly loam soils. The result is a pure expression of Cabernet Franc with green pepper and crisp autumn... Read More

In comparison to our other Cabernet Franc lieux-dits, Willow is a bit more nimble and sultry on the palate in the way it tickles the senses, moving in a calm and calculated manner.

A descendant of Pinot Noir and native to Burgundy, France, Aligoté is experiencing a modern-day renaissance. Once a quiet understudy, it is now gaining global attention for its vibrant acidity, citrus-driven elegance, and... Read More

A child of Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc, Auxerrois is known for its delicate balance and crisp finish, originating from the heart of Burgundy and thriving in Alsace-Lorraine. Now, it’s ready to make its mark here in the Finger... Read More

Stunning, focused Riesling from a small producer in the Finger Lakes of New York. Heart & Hands is managed by Tom and Susan Higgins. They are tuned into the finite details of vines - down to individual rows- on their tiny estate... Read More

Hermann J. Wiemer, an immigrant from the Mosel Valley, was one of the pioneering modern winemakers in the Finger Lakes and an early proponent of riesling there. Mr. Wiemer sold the estate in 2007 to Oskar Bynke and Fred Merwarth,... Read More

This generous riesling exhibits a subtle cross section of tropical fruits, litchi, passion-fruit and peach. The flavors are rich and abundant, ideal for spicy foods.