{"title":"New York - Finger Lakes","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew York's top wine growing area, the Finger Lakes AVA sits on the shore of eleven deep, glacial lakes with Seneca and Cayuga being to two most famous. While the region has grown wine for nearly two centuries, it's most successful grape, Riesling, has only been commercially farmed since the 1970s. The cool climate with moderation from the lakes creates one of the best and most distinctive growing areas in North America with dry, minerally Rieslings and light, expressive reds. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nathan-k-primeur-cabernet-franc-2024","title":"Nathan K. “Primeur” Cabernet Franc 2024","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nathan K. Wines are rooted in the cool climate and fertile soils of the Finger Lakes region, particularly near Seneca Lake where Nathan Kendall founded his winery. This area is renowned for its ability to support cool-climate varietals such as Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, which thrive in the long growing seasons and are shaped by the unique terroir of the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'Primeur' Cabernet Franc is a vivid expression of Nathan Kendall's minimalist philosophy, focusing on terroir-driven characteristics. Through natural, spontaneous fermentation and extended lees aging, the wine emphasizes the inherent qualities of the Cabernet Franc grape, offering a nuanced, elegant profile typical of the best Finger Lakes wines. This approach ensures that the wine reflects the specificities of its environment, presenting a balanced and restrained style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople:\u003c\/strong\u003e After years of global winemaking experience, from Sonoma to Mosel, Nathan Kendall returned to his native Finger Lakes to produce wines with a distinct sense of place. His work, including the 'Primeur' Cabernet Franc, exemplifies a commitment to local viticulture and a deep respect for the wine traditions of the region. Additionally, his collaboration with Pascaline Lepeltier on the Chëpīka project highlights a shared dedication to reviving and celebrating the historical wine styles of the Finger Lakes, bringing a fresh perspective to this rich viticultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Anvil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48422156370143,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P2050810.jpg?v=1770417694"},{"product_id":"rias-wines-cabernet-franc-2024","title":"Ria's Cabernet Franc 2024","description":"","brand":"Few \u0026 Far Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48908906954975,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P4141322.jpg?v=1776214015"},{"product_id":"rias-chardonnay-2024","title":"Ria's Chardonnay 2024","description":"","brand":"Few \u0026 Far Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48908907315423,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P4141319.jpg?v=1776213839"},{"product_id":"dr-konstantin-frank-rkatsiteli-2024","title":"Dr. Konstantin Frank Rkatsiteli 2024","description":"","brand":"E-Corp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49104148660447,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P5070128.jpg?v=1778195880"},{"product_id":"rias-riesling-aurora-2025","title":"Ria's Riesling Aurora 2025","description":"","brand":"Few \u0026 Far Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50131846594783,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P6180432.jpg?v=1781833692"},{"product_id":"rias-sunny-side-white-2025","title":"Ria's Sunny Side White 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Land\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Finger Lakes occupies a singular climatic niche in the American Northeast — deep glacial lakes that buffer against extreme cold, hillside slopes with well-drained glacial soils, and a long growing season that extends into October. Ria's estate in Hector sits on the western shore of Seneca Lake, where the water's thermal mass keeps frost at bay long enough to ripen varieties that would fail elsewhere in New York. The Sunny Side White is made from Cayuga White and Vidal Blanc, American hybrid varieties bred specifically for the cool, humid conditions of the Northeast. Hybrids carry an undeserved stigma in serious wine circles, but these two are well-suited to the site and, in the right hands, produce something genuine and place-specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e55% Cayuga White, 45% Vidal Blanc. Gently pressed over 4 to 8 hours with extended press cycles that extract some texture and aromatic complexity. Fermented spontaneously, no fining, only small doses of sulfur at bottling. Bright apple, citrus peel, white peach, and a floral lift, with lively acidity and a dry, clean finish. The hybrids' natural disease resistance supports lighter spray programs, aligning with the estate's organic farming approach. A wine that is unambiguous about where it comes from and makes no apologies for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe People\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRia D'Aversa and Michael Penn founded Ria's Wines in 2024 on Seneca Lake's Hector bench. Ria teaches viticulture and organic farming at Cornell University's School of Viticulture; Michael draws on winemaking experience from France, Italy, New Zealand, and California. Their approach is consistent across the range: spontaneous fermentations, no fining, minimal additions, and a belief that honest winemaking begins in the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThai fish cakes with lime and chili, clam chowder on a cold evening, a summer salad with fresh peaches and burrata, or a soft-ripened brie with fruit and crackers. 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Ria's estate sits in Hector on the western shore of Seneca Lake, the deepest of the Finger Lakes, where the lake's thermal mass moderates temperatures through the growing season and extends ripening into autumn. The estate's Gamay is farmed organically, which in this climate — with the lake's influence keeping conditions cooler and more consistent — is both a philosophical commitment and a practical advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Gamay from the estate vineyard. Made with gentle foot treading and some stem inclusion, fermented spontaneously with ambient yeasts, aged in neutral oak with no fining and only small doses of sulfur before bottling. The approach is deliberately low-intervention, keeping the wine's varietal and site character at the front. Fresh red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, dried herbs, and a gravelly mineral note, with lifted acidity and a light, clean finish. 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