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2006 FLX Legacy

$29.00

At Red Newt Cellars we are committed to pursuing the excellence of Finger Lakes wines, pushing the boundaries with our current releases and looking towards the future. Sometimes, however, the greatest reward comes from embracing our long heritage of winemaking. “Legacy” is our celebration of the truly world-class fortified wines that were made in the Finger Lakes in the 19th and 20th centuries, wines that were overlooked at the time and forgotten since. Intensely nutty and caramel driven on the nose, this 2006 Niagara has been carefully tended for over a decade to deliver a concentrated and nuanced cream sherry style dessert wine. It is a project we are very excited about beginning again: boldly from the present, proudly of our past.

Vintage:2006

Wine Type:Other

Varietal:Niagara

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2007 Merlot Glacier Ridge

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$44.00

Glacier Ridge Vineyards is a small, perfectly located and managed vineyard that lies along the eastern shore of Seneca Lake in the glacially formed Finger Lakes region. It consistently produces fruit with intense color and complex, smoky flavors. Rich plum and blackberry give way to a remarkable and complex finish of coffee and dark plum with hints of vanilla and oak. Vinification of this Merlot is straightforward and traditional using ripe, gently crushed fruit, warm fermentations punched down frequently by hand, aging in a mix of new and older American oak barrels, and minimal racking and blending. The goal is to let the fruit express the structure, fruit and tannins that come from the vineyard.

Merlot Glacier Ridge Vineyards 2007 Shows unusual depth for the region's reds, with intriguing graphite, plum sauce and spice notes nicely framed by alluring, well-integrated toast. Herb and tobacco hints on the finish. (WS - James Molesworth, February, 2009) Wine Spectator - 88 points

RS: 0.7% TA: 5.0 g/L pH: 3.4 ALC: 13.9%

Vintage:2007

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Merlot

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2010 Gewurztraminer Curry Creek Vineyard

$29.00

Curry Creek Vineyard always delivers a gewurztraminer for those who love gewurztraminer. Opulent, rich, generous in floral and fruit characters, this is an exuberant expression of the perfume and richness that we love in Gewurztraminer.

The 2010 vintage had loads of sunshine and heat, but with rain in just the right amounts. The growing season was very warm and ripe, ideal growing conditions that led to a relatively early harvest for Gewurztraminer on October 4, 2010. A high Brix count led to a high alcohol content while still retaining some of the natural sweetness of the grape. This wine is aging into a silky, compelling style.

RS: 3.0% TA: 5.3 g/l pH: 3.65 ALC: 15.1%

Vintage:2010

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Gewurztraminer

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2010 Riesling Sawmill Vineyards

$24.00

Sawmill Creek Vineyards is on the east side of Seneca Lake less than one mile from Red Newt Cellars. This Riesling is dry and complex with aromas of peach, lime and quince in the nose, and flavors of peach and citrus on the palate. Moderate weight is focused by crisp acidity and a round, firm finish. Wine Spectator: 90 pointsWine Enthusiast: 90 points

RS 0.5 % TA 7.4 g/l pH 3.1 Alc. 12.7%

Vintage:2010

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2011 Riesling Lahoma Vineyards

$25.00

Lahoma Vineyards is located across Seneca Lake about three miles from Red Newt Cellars. In addition to plantings of Riesling and other Vinifera Varieties, growers Kenny and Harlan Fulkerson have planted 15 acres of Riesling on this site exclusively for Red Newt Cellars. It is a gently sloping site on the west side of Seneca Lake comprised of a patchwork of Lansing and Dunkirk soils. It is a site with expressionand personality.

This Riesling is voluptuous and racy with bright citrus aromas in the nose and aperfectly balanced palate with luscious sweetness and edgy acidity. This vibrant interplay of sweetness and acidity create a wine that is intriguing and pairs remarkably well with food.

RS 4.9 % TA 7.8g/l pH 3.1 ALC. 10.2%

Vintage:2011

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2011 Riesling Tango Oaks Vineyard

$24.00

Tango Oaks Vineyard is located less than one half mile from Red Newt Cellars. The second crop from a recent vineyard planting on a fruit growing site that dates back centuries, this Riesling is racy and bright with aromas of citrus and orange blossom in the nose and a perfectly balanced palate with hints of nectarine and quince.

A long, warm growing season in 2011 yielded plenty of ripe flavors and natural sugar.Bouts of rain at harvest time necessitated diligence in the vineyard as well as special carein the cellars for premium quality fruit. The warmer vintage provided Red Newt Rieslings the opportunity to express warmer vintage characteristics such as honey, baked apricots, and luscious red apples while still retaining their traditional acid backbone. Overall, the 2011 Rieslings show opulence and extraction.

RS 4.5% TA 7.6g/l pH 3.0 ALC. 9.4%

Vintage:2011

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2012 Merlot-Glacier Ridge

$36.00

Vintage:2012

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Merlot

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2012 RNC Gewurztraminer

$18.00

Vintage:2012

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Gewurztraminer

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2013 Dry Riesling Reserve

$24.00

A warm and relatively wet year led to explosive vegetative growth and a heavier fruit set than is typical.Pristine looking vineyards, well mowed and hedged for maximum sun and air exposure. Yields on the year were 50% above average. Blended with an eye towards components that layered a laser-like focus from the lemon peel of the nose due to the Tango Oaks component, a burst of bright orchard fruit from the Lahoma component, and a bit of residual sugar from the Sawmill Creek North Block component to balance the racy acidity.

The reserve Riesling from Red Newt is inspired by the vintage it hails from and the characteristics that make that vintage unique. Showcasing a traditional Finger Lakes Riesling style, the wine has a strong acid backbone with beautiful fruit characteristics wrapped around its core.

TA: 7.3 pH: 2.96RS: 7 g/L ALC: 10.7

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2013 Gewurztraminer Curry Creek

$24.00

Wine growers John and Allison Santos of Curry Creek Vineyards, located in Hector, NY, express their passion for wine through their skill in the vineyard. Curry Creek Vineyard always delivers a Gewurztraminer for those who love Gewurztraminer. Opulent, rich, generous in floral and fruit characters; this is an exuberant expression of the perfume and richness that we love in Gewurztraminer. RS: 0.7 % TA: 4.6 g/L pH: 3.44 ALC: 13.9%

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Gewurztraminer

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2013 Gewurztraminer Sawmill Creek

$24.00

Sawmill Creek Vineyards is on the east side of Seneca Lake less than one half mile from Red Newt Cellars. Ideal growing conditions have allowed the Hazlitt family of wine growers to capture the exquisite spice and complexity that typifies Gewürztraminer in the Finger Lakes. Grapes are pushed to high maturity and sugar, and vinified to show alcoholic strength, fruit intensity and textural complexity.RS: 1.3 % TA: 4.5 g/L pH: 3.37 ALC: 13.2%

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Gewurztraminer

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2013 Merlot

$23.00

A warm and relatively wet year led to explosive vegetative growth and a heavier fruit set than is typical. Fully ripened Merlot with nice tannins in the skins and seeds, stems lignified off. Beautiful, dark fruit with open clusters and no disease pressure to speak of.Our goal with this "classic" label is to make a Merlot that honors what has made the grape noble in its history; the explosion of gorgeous purple fruit on the nose and mid-palate that only this grape can deliver. RS: 0.4% TA: 6.6g/L pH: 3.3 ALC: 12.1%

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Merlot

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2013 Pinot Gris - Curry Creek Vineyard

$28.00

This wine, made from Curry Creek Vineyards fruit, expresses aromas of orange blossom, tree fruit, and honeysuckle that lead to an elegantly silky mid-palate.

Wine growers John and Allison Santos of Curry Creek Vineyards, located in Hector, NY, express their passion for wine through their skill in the vineyard. With their Pinot Gris, our goal is to respect that passion and the fact that their fruit bares little resemblance to a light and fruity Pinot Grigio. This wine is very different. With a small crop, open canopy, and late season hang time, we dial in the rich and mouthfilling aspects that make this wine a treasure in Alsace and now the Finger Lakes.

RS: 32g/l TA: 7g/lpH: 3.20ALC: 12.6

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Pinot Gris

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2013 Riesling - Barrel Fermented

$24.00

This wine marks Red Newt’s first foray into barrel fermented Riesling and is a clear reflection of our careful winemaking approach. Having tasted many examples, local and especially international, of Rieslings that had fermented in oak barrels, we were intrigued to see how it would work with our own wines.

Simply put, our favorite examples from around the world are so well done that the fact they spent time in barrel is undetectable and irrelevant; they neither smell or taste of oak. Rather, the oak component is there to broaden and deepen the midpalate texture of the wine; a textural component from the oak itself, as well as the lees contact a barrel provides. That was our aim in this wine, a barrel fermented Riesling that explores how to use oak without it being noticed. And as we kept track of its fermentation and post-fermentation aging, we were able to remove the Riesling when the oak was its most integrated to bottle it at that point.

How does the wine reflect our careful winemaking approach, however? As a 100% Tango Oaks Vineyard Riesling that came from the same starting juice as our 2013 Tango Oaks Riesling, this wine also happens to double as a controlled experiment that we can taste versus its partner and evaluate. We are still learning more every year as the wines age side by side, but try them both yourself to find out!

RS: 4 g/L TA: 7.3g/L pH: 3.15 ALC: 10.6%

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2013 Riesling - Lahoma

$25.00

Lahoma Vineyards is located across Seneca Lake about three miles from Red Newt Cellars. This Riesling is exciting and racy with bright citrus aromas in the nose, a perfectly balanced palate with a luscious sweetness and edgy acidity, and a lingering finish of white peach and honey. The vibrant interplay of sweetness and acidity create a wine that is intriguing and pairs remarkably well with food.

Lahoma Vineyard Riesling is always overwhelmingly orange-fruit driven from the moment it arrives as picked grapes at Red Newt. This wine seeks to bottle that joyful fruit expression of tangerine and apricot every year in its most exuberant form. Modeled off the balance point of a German Kabinett, it is juicy to drink when young but has the sugar and freshness to reward cellar aging.

TA: 7.8 pH: 3.0 RS: 39g/L ALC: 8.9

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2013 Riesling - Tango Oaks Vineyard

$22.00

Tango Oaks vineyards is located less than one half mile from Red Newt Cellars on a fruit growing site that dates back centuries. This Riesling features exotic aromas of grapefruit, Pippin Apple, and nectarine that hide a surprisingly dry and crisp mid palate. With flavor of white peach and Thai basil, it continues to balance the warmth of ripe fruit against a distinct and refreshing minerality. Creating a wine that is intriguing and pairs remarkably well with food.

Starting with the 2012 vintage, Tango Oaks vines had reached a level of maturity that allowed them to support a dry and mineral driven Riesling. This wine marks the second exploration of that style, working with the Alsatian clone Riesling and extremely gravelly soil of the vineyard to make an entirely new Red Newt Riesling. Tango Oaks Riesling is always charming on the nose, which gave us the confidence to work on a tighter midpalate so that the wine might open up with cellar age.

RS: 5 g/L TA: 7.0 g/L pH: 3.15 ALC: 10.6

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2013 Riesling Bullhorn Creek

$24.00

A warm and relatively wet year led to explosive vegetative growth and a heavier fruit set than is typical.

Notable vineyard management details: High altitude vineyard that struggles with wind exposure and colder temperatures, resulting in lower yields and a slightly later harvest window than most Riesling.

RS: 15 g/L TA: 6.6 pH: 3.32 ALC: 10.2

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2013 Riesling Sawmill - North Block

$25.00

Inspired by the crystalline beauty and clarity of German Spatlese Rieslings, the Sawmill Creek ‘North Block’ Riesling is the site we believe best suits that style of wine. With lower alcohol and higher residual sugar, the natural acidity of Sawmill Creek makes this wine wonderfully refreshing and feather light. Juicy when young, but made to be aged for many years.

Wine Advocate - 92 points

The 2013 Riesling "Sawmill Creek Vineyards - North Block" has 49 grams per liter of residual sugar and 8% alcohol. Says winemaker Kelby Russell: "The North block best expresses itself as a Spatlese style Riesling." The rich beginning certainly indicates that this is an off-dry Riesling, but I never would've guessed that there were 49 grams per liter of residual sugar in it. The richness moderates with air and becomes a bit more subtle. The elegant mid-palate makes it seem refined and the acidity balances the sugar beautifully. Harmonious, gentle and lush, this drinks beautifully. There is just a hint of flint in the background.

RS: 49g/L TA: 8.0g/L pH: 2.95 ALC: 8.0

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2013 Riesling Sawmill Creek South

$24.00

The "South Block" Riesling from Sawmill Creek Vineyards continues the traditions of stunning Finger Lakes single vineyard Riesling. This dry style of Riesling shows intense fruit and an acid backbone that will stand up to aging in the bottle for a number of years. This wine is designed to highlight the linearity and focus that can be found in Finger Lakes Rieslings. Showcasing the balance of acidity with the ripeness of flavors, the "South Block" exemplifies a lean and mouth-watering wine.

RS: 4g/L TA: 7.3 pH: 3.0ALC: 11.8

Vintage:2013

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2014 Merlot

$22.00

Red Newt Merlot is made to be a pure and refreshing expression of well grown Merlot in the Finger Lakes. In essence we aim for a marriage of the plum and plushness from Merlot with the refreshing character and structure of Finger Lakes red wines; a match that is ideal for pairing with grilled and roasted foods.

An even harvest with several dry and sunny stretches that helped both for ripening and selecting harvest dates. The gradual cooling down of post-harvest into winter did occur slightly earlier than normal, around the third week of October as opposed to early November. Beautiful fruit. Open clusters with no disease pressure or pest damage.

RS: 1g/L TA: 5.40g/L pH: 3.36 ALC: 13.2

Vintage:2014

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Merlot

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2014 Pinot Gris - Vin Gris

$24.00

While the fruit may have started out the same way as the Curry Creek Vineyard Pinot Gris of the same vintage, this wine spent some time in oak barrels and went through malolactic fermentation. Reminiscent of a Chardonnay the light oaking on this wine creates an unctuous mouthfeel and soft creamy flavors interplay with the stonefruit characteristics of Curry Creek Vineyards.

For all the aromatic-driven and crystalline Rieslings that Red Newt produces, this wine seeks to do the opposite by instead focusing on mid-plate texture and breadth. This wine ideally should showcase the remarkably rich fruit that Curry Creek delivers in a way that pleases Chardonnay fans, aromatic white adherents, and the foods that pair with both.

RS: 2 g/L TA: 6.3 g/L pH: 3.0 ALC: 12.2%

Vintage:2014

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Pinot Gris

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2014 Pinot Gris Curry Creek Vineyards

$26.00

The 2014 vintage of Pinot Gris showcases the perfectly ripened fruit, picked on a cool October morning and tractored to Red Newt Cellars to enjoy an overnight cold soak before being pressed off. Aged on the lees for 8 months before being racked off, filtered and bottled. A dry, crisp fruit-forward wine has been sitting in the bottle since 2015 and it is drinking beautifully.

With the 2014 Pinot Gris, grapes, the goal is to respect Winegrowers John and Allison Santos' passion and the fact that their fruit bares little resemblance to a light and fruity Pinot Grigio. We aim to dial in the wonderful structure that make this wine a treasure in Alsace and now the Finger Lakes.

RS: 4 g/L TA: 6.15 g/L pH 3.32 ALC: 12.9%

Vintage:2014

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Pinot Gris

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2014 Riesling - the Big H Lahoma Vineyards

$24.00

Lahoma Vineyards is located across Seneca Lake about three miles from Red Newt Cellars. This Riesling is exciting and racy with bright citrus aromas in the nose, a perfectly balanced palate with a luscious sweetness and edgy acidity, and a lingering finish of white peach and honey. The vibrant interplay of sweetness and acidity create a wine that is intriguing and pairs remarkably well with food.

‘the big H’ is named in honor of Harlan Fulkerson, the illustrious grower who makes Lahoma one of our favorite vineyards to work with. With a personality larger than life, we hope this off-dry Riesling lives up to both Harlan’s reputation and the quality and opulence of the Riesling grapes he delivers to us.

TA: 7.8g/L pH: 3.2 RS: 19g/L ALC: 10.45%

Vintage:2014

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2014 Riesling Bullhorn Creek

$24.00

2014 was a relatively normal growing season overall, the biggest concern being fears of winter damage from the winter prior. These concerns ended up not impacting the quality or quantity of the harvest versus the long term average, however An even harvest with several dry and sunny stretches that helped both for ripening and selecting harvest dates. The gradual cooling down of post-harvest into winter did occur slightly earlier than normal, around the third week of October as opposed to early November.

A textural and spicy dry Riesling that plays off the unique attributes of the long ripening required of Bullhorn Creek. Built to grow over many years in bottle in this delicate style which is a tribute to classic Finger Lakes Rieslings that have come before.

RS: 5g/L TA: 7.95g/L pH: 3.15 ALC: 11.3%

Vintage:2014

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2014 Riesling Sawmill Creek North

$24.00

Steps away from the "South Block" of this same vineyard, the similarities and contrasts of site and style are remarkable. A sweeter style of Riesling luscious fruits dominate the palate while the acidity of the wine allows for a lovely finish.

Inspired by the crystalline beauty and clarity of German Spatlese Rieslings, the Sawmill Creek 'North Block" Rieslings is the site we believe best suits that style of wine. With lower alcohol and higher residual sugar, the natural acidity of Sawmill Creek makes this wine wonderfully refreshing and feather light. Juicy when young but made to be aged for many years.

RS: 74g/L TA: 8.25g/L pH: 2.88 ALC: 7.1%

Vintage:2014

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2014 Riesling- Tango Oaks

$24.00

Tango Oaks Riesling has established the vine age and maturity to support a dry and mineral driven Riesling. With the vineyard’s Alsatian clone Riesling and extremely gravelly soil, our goal is to continue pursuing the elegance that Tango Oaks Riesling is capable of, both young and with appropriate bottle age. "Another knockout from Red Newt’s lineup of 2014s, the Tango Oaks is complex and fascinating, offering a brilliant nose of meyer lemon, thyme, quinine, and apple blossoms. The palate is both succulent and lean, with a gorgeous mineral complexity and a smoky, endless finish. Superb. 4 grams per liter residual sugar."-Vinous 94 points RS: .4% TA: 6.6g/L pH: 3.03 ALC: 12.1%

Vintage:2014

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2014 Viridescens

$43.00

The Eastern Red Spotted Newt is a very common and exquisitely beautiful amphibian in the Finger Lakes. As a selection of our best vineyard sites and vinifications, this wine represents the most elegant and age worthy red wine we create in a vintage with its ripe fine tannins and stunning fruit.

49% Merlot 34% Cabernet Sauvignon 17% Cabernet Franc

Viridescens is Red Newt’s "Winemakers' Reserve" Red Wine. Where the Glacier Ridge Cabernet Franc or Merlot bottlings really accentuate the full and fleshy sides of both those grapes, Viridescens seeks more elegance, balance, and nuance that rewards careful cellaring and thoughtful drinking.

RS: 1 g/ TA: 5.4 g/l pH: 3.40 ALC: 13.2%

Vintage:2014

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Red Blend

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2015 Gewurztraminer - Curry Creek

$28.00

Opulent, rich, and generous in floral and fruit characters; this is an exuberant expression of the perfume and richness that we love in Gewurztraminer. We hope you also find this wine a bold experssion of the grape, the 2015 growing season, and the dedication of growers John and Allison Santos. Due to the harsh, cold winter the Curry Creek vineyard set a very small crop in 2015. Just one barrel fermented by Assistant Winemaker Meagz Goodwin.

The intention of the 2015 Gewurztraminer was to produce a wine that had a bit more structure than that of the Alsatian expression. The barrel fermentation provides that structure while the inclusion of the 30 gallons of stainless steel aged Gewurz bring back some of the high-tone floral notes that can be lost due to barrel. Extended lees contact assists in incorporating the higher alcohol produced by this varietal.

RS: 2 g/L TA: 5.1g/L pH: 3.51 ALC: 13.4%

Vintage:2015

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Gewurztraminer

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2015 Merlot - Glacier Ridge

$30.00

The reds from Glacier Ridge Vineyard have a power and structure that is unique to the Finger Lakes; a credit to the spectacular vineyard they hail from and management by Tony Damiani. Put simply, our Single Vineyard bottlings from Glacier Ridge try and stay out of the way of the vineyard and let the fruit and vintage speak for themselves. The result is classic, ripe Merlot; structural complexity and length on the pallet, raspberry and violet notes on the nose, all tied together by the smokiness that is typical of the Glacier Ridge Vineyard. Still a very young wine, long experience has shown that these tend to be undrinkable the first two years in bottle and truly hit their stride 8+ years out.RS: 0.1% TA: 6.15g/L pH: 3.09 ALC: 12.1%

Vintage:2015

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Merlot

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2015 Noble Riesling Late Harvest

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$60.00

Vinous Deep, bright gold in hue. This Beerenauslese style wine was produced from botrytis-infected bunches that were picked in the second half of November. The nose is gorgeous, offering super sweet apricot, white flowers, white tea leaves, warm spice cake, and pineapple. The texture is extremely concentrated and unctuous, with a sweet core of tropical fruit that coats the palate and lingers well into the finish. The acidity is modest but does its job, adding definition to the billowing palate.

Vintage:2015

Wine Type:Other

Varietal:Riesling

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2015 Riesling - Tango Oaks

$24.00

2015 will primarily be remembered for what preceded the growing season, an unbelievably brutal winter featuring the coldest month ever recorded in the Finger Lakes. As a result, yields were significantly down in a growing season that held much promise. Heavier than average rains in June required careful attention in the vineyard to manage botrytis and mildew, but the remainder of the growing season until the harvest rain events was dry and even in temperature. Two heavy rain events spaced ten days apart put an end to a remarkably warm and sunny September. Fruit was harvested in very good condition, but due to the rain it was not worth the risk of leaving it out any further.Tango Oaks is a vineyard that, despite its gorgeous view of Seneca Lake, tends to look quite austere as vegetation has a difficult time surviving between vines. Vines tended with an early harvest for Sekt, and leaf pulling to reduce crop yield and increase sun exposure through the concluding month of harvest, both of which seem to be key to maximize ripening of the late ripening Alsatian clones of Riesling. ...aromas of apple and Meyer lemon meld with a delicate oolong tone on the nose of this dry Riesling. There's a rounded pithy feel to the palate, where flavors of lemon, apple and apricot are wrapped in a mild grip of white tea and tannins... Alexander Peartree, Wine Enthusiast 92 points

Vintage:2015

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2015 Riesling Kelby James Russell

$24.00

The 2015 Kelby James Russell Riesling was inspired by the style of one of the world's great and overlooked Riesling producing countries, Australia. Made with 100% Riesling from the rich fruit of Lahoma Vineyard on Seneca Lake, it is our twist on an age-worthy style. The lime and lime-blossom aromas are reminiscent of Australian riesling (which provided the role model for the winemaker of Red Newt Cellars' solo project). Although this is bone dry like them, there's a really exciting interplay of brisk acidity with creaminess from long lees contact that really drives the lime flavors along. For maximum refreshment drink now, but this can age for at least another 3-4 years. March 1, 2017RS: 0.2% TA: 6.6g/L pH: 3.08 ALC: 13.6%

Vintage:2015

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2016 Cabernet Franc - Glacier Ridge

$29.00

The reds from Glacier Ridge Vineyard have a power and structure that is unique to the Finger Lakes; a credit to the spectacular vineyard they hail from and management by Tony Damiani. Put simply, our goal with the Single Vineyard bottlings from Glacier Ridge is to try and stay out of the way of the vineyard and let the fruit and vintage speak for themselves. The result is a ripe and rich wine with the characteristic raspberry and violet notes of Cabernet Franc married to the smokiness typical of Glacier Ridge grapes.

2016 will be remembered as the drought year in the Finger Lakes, as it marked the first time ever that the region entered the “extreme drought” category according to the US Drought Monitor. With almost no rainfall whatsoever from late May until late August, there were justifiable concerns about vine health and fruit dehydration. Much to our surprise and relief, the vines handled the weather without any issue, almost no drought stress signs were ever seen in the vineyard.

RS: 1 g/ TA: 6.0 g/l pH: 3.60ALC: 12.9%

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Cabernet Franc

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2016 Dry Riesling

$20.00

Intense and intriguing smoky notes on the nose evolve to grapefruit peel with time, both of which lead to a rich mid-palate that features exotic fruit while still being steely and dry through the finish.

The flagship Dry Riesling from Red Newt, our goal is to make a dry Riesling suitable for everyday drinking that also has the interest and complexity to reward aging. A dry riesling that is both savory and fruity, opulent and refreshing; everything we revere in dry Riesling from around the world. Intense and intriguing smoky notes on the nose evolve to grapefruit peel with time, both of which lead to a rich mid-palate that features exotic fruit while still being steely and dry through the finish.

RS: 3 g/L TA: 7.1 g/L pH: 3.15 ALC: 13%

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2016 Merlot

$22.00

Red Newt's Merlot is made to be a pure and refreshing expression of well grown Merlot in the Finger Lakes. We aim for a marriage of the plum and plushness from Merlot with the refreshing character and structure of Finger Lakes red wines; a match that is ideal for pairing with grilled and roasted foods.

2016 will be remembered as the drought year in the Finger Lakes, as it marked the first time ever that the region entered the “extreme drought” category according to the US Drought Monitor. With almost no rainfall whatsoever from late May until late August, there were justifiable concerns about vine health and fruit dehydration. Much to our surprise and relief, the vines handled the weather without any issue, almost no drought stress signs were ever seen in the vineyard. Glacier Ridge takes a studied minimalist approach in the vineyard; all weed control is manual and allows for some non-grape vegetation for competition as well as insect biodiversity. Crop size is subsequently lower as a result, with a notable difference of increased ripening capability of that grapes.

RS: 1 g/L TA: 5.6 pH 3.54 ALC: 13.1%

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Merlot

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2016 Pinot Gris - Glacier Ridge Vineyard

$24.00

We are excited to release this first bottling of single vineyard designated Pinot Gris from Glacier Ridge. A contrast to Red Newt’s typical showcase of aromatic and crystalline Rieslings, with the Glacier Ridge Pinot Gris we delve into the texture and breadth of white wine. Glacier Ridge delivers fruit that is remarkably rich and concentrated year in and year out, a fact that allows us to handle this Pinot Gris akin to what would often be expected of a Grand Cru White Burgundy. Opulent orchard fruit and floral aromatics give way to a rich and layered midpalate that should showcase this beautiful vineyard for years to come.Glacier Ridge takes a studied minimalist approach in the vineyard; all weed control is manual and allows for some non-grape vegetation for competition as well as insect biodiversity. Crop sizes are subsequently lower as a result, with a notable difference in increased ripening capability of the grapes.

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Pinot Gris

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2016 Riesling the Knoll Lahoma Vineyards

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$43.00

Lahoma Vineyards - The Knoll:
A special two acre block of Riesling within the fifteen acres of Riesling for Red Newt at Lahoma Vineyards on the southwest side of Seneca Lake, The Knoll has been distinct from the time the vines went in. Planted with Geisenheim 239 Riesling, The Knoll is in fact a sandy knoll of land that rises over the rest of the rolling hills of Lahoma on a unique patch of Dunkirk Sandy-Loam. This soil type separates The Knoll from the other, slightly heavier, soils at Lahoma and is a relative rarity in the remainder of the Finger Lakes, but for Riesling it seems to be perfect. With both excellent air drainage due to The Knoll and the water drainage of the soil, this block typically sees little disease pressure and is picked very ripe near the end of harvest.

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Intense aromas of honey, white peaches, green mangoes and limes, leading to a palate that has succulent, deeply flavorsome core of limes and grapefruit. The acidity balance is scintillatingly precise and the overall impression is seamles. Amazing fruit intensity here.

RS: 5 g/L TA: 7.5 g/L pH: 3.10 ALC: 13.2%

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2017 Cabernet Franc Glacier Ridge

$28.00

2017 was the first vintage since 2009 to be notable below average in temperature during the majority of the growing season. A welcome change for Riesling, for Cabernet Franc it put more pressure than usual on pushing the harvest date later. With the cooperation of the sun and heat for weeks after a Labor Day Weekend, marked by sunny sweater-weather, ripeness was no longer an issue.

A warm and dry harvest allowed us to leave the grapes on the vine to ripen in flavor without sacrificing in freshness. This oak-aged wine is ripe and rich wine with the characteristic raspberry and violet notes of Cabernet Franc married to the smokiness typical of Glacier Ridge grapes.

RS: 1g/L pH: 3.56 TA: 6 ALC: 13%

Vintage:2017

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Cabernet Franc

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2017 Dry Riesling

$20.00

2017 was the first vintage since 2009 to be notably below average in temperature during the majority of the growing season. The cooperation of the sun and heat for weeks - after a Labor Day Weekend marked by sweater-weather - ripeness was no longer an issue. A blend predominantly based around a single fermentation from the Lahoma Vineyard GC Block that was distinctly powerful and opulent. To reign in the intense fruit character of this wine, 30% of a Tango Oaks ferment was added to lend a bit of acid structure and filigreed nuances. The flagship Dry Riesling from Red Newt, our goal is to make a dry Riesling suitable for everyday drinking that also has the interest and complexity to reward aging. A dry riesling that is both savory and fruity, opulent and refreshing; everything we revere in dry Riesling from around the world. Intense and intriguing smoky notes on the nose evolve to grapefruit peel with time, both of which lead to a rich mid-palate that features exotic fruit while still being steely and dry through the finish.RS: 0.2% TA: 7.1 g/L pH: 3.3 ALC: 12.6%

Vintage:2017

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2017 Dry Rose - Kelby James Russell

$18.00

The 2017 KJR Rose is the fourth vintage of this stunning Dry Rose in the Kelby James Russell label. It is a refreshingly and distinctly crisp rose, with distinctive minerally overlayed by bright fruit and intensely vibrant color. The winemaking to produce this wine was directed and precise.

10% whole clusters were placed in the bottom of a stainless steel tank and the remainder of the tank filled with destemmed, lightly crushed Cabernet Franc. Three days of cold soak at 35F with active circulation resulted in the extraction of this wine’s underpinning brilliant color and intense fruit. Inoculation with three yeast strains (Rhone 4600, GRE, and VIN 13) encouraged a quick, cool fermentation that proceeded to complete dryness. Cold settling and stabilization on fermentation lees until just before bottling in January allows the wine to retain its vibrant fruit while building structure and complexity.

RS: 0.1% TA: 6.3g/L pH: 3.25 ALC: 12.2%

Vintage:2017

Wine Type:Rose

Varietal:Cabernet Franc

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2017 Pinot Gris

$18.00

The 2017 vintage was the first since 2009 vintage to be notably below average in temperature during the majority of the growing season. A warm and dry harvest with above average sun, a turn in the weather from cool and rainy in August to this sunny pattern made 2017 a wonderful harvest. Red Newt Cellars Cream Label Pinot Gris is a lighter more refreshing than its Single Vineyard iteration, this Pinot Gris is more fruit-forward, relaxed, and ready to be sipped on a summer night. A wine that is uncomplicated and joyous for those very occasions.RS: 0.7% TA: 6.7 g/L pH: 3.34 ALC: 12.1%

Vintage:2017

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Pinot Gris

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2017 Pinot Noir - Glacier Ridge

$29.00

A warm and dry harvest with above average sun, a turn in the weather from cool and rainy in August to this sunny pattern made 2017 a wonderful harvest. Long hang time for developing flavors in the berries was a given, but due to the cooler than average growing season this could be accomplished without sacrificing freshness. This was the first harvest from the 3 year old vines on the Upper block.

The Pinot Noir from Glacier Ridge Vineyard has a finesse and structure that is unique to the Finger Lakes; a credit to the spectacular vineyard they hail from and management by Tony Damiani. Put simply ,this bottling tries to stay out of the way of the vineyard and let the fruit and vintage speak for themselves. The result is a rich wine with the characteristic cherry and earthy notes of Pinot Noir with the smokiness typical of Glacier Ridge grapes. This wine is drinking beautifully now, but will continue to improve for 5+ years.

RS: .1% TA: 6.3 g/l pH: 3.64 ALC: 13.4%

Vintage:2017

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Pinot Noir

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2017 Riesling Semi-Dry

$18.00

The Red Newt Riesling is our expression of a richer style of Finger Lakes Riesling. Just off-dry in balance rather than overtly higher in sugar, our Riesling plays on the same tropical and orange fruit that are echoed in the Dry Riesling. For us, this is a hidden gem in our portfolio that we hope rewards Riesling fans everywhere.

The vineyard block was walked by the winemaking team just prior to harvest to drop any undesirable fruit, usually 1% of the total, so that what was remaining could hang longer and cleaner. Lahoma Vineyards, which serves as the basis of this wine, is pristinely maintained; manicured, weeded, and hedged in the postcard tradition that grower Harlan Fulkerson takes pride in.

RS: 1.8%% TA: 7.4 g/L pH: 3.05 ALC: 11.1%

Vintage:2017

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2018 Cabernet Franc

$22.00

The 2018 Cabernet Franc aims for a pure expression of Cabernet Franc in the Finger Lakes by using only stainless steel rather than oak. Bright cherry and violet fruit on the nose underlaid by mineral tension in the midpalate, in many ways this wine uses Cru Beaujolais as a touchstone. Refreshing to drink, it stands as a joyous counterpoint to the influence of oak that our single vineyard Cabernet Franc requires.RS: 0.1% TA: 5.2 g/L pH: 3.60 ALC: 12.7%

Vintage:2018

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Cabernet Franc

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2018 Circle Riesling

$15.00

Circle Riesling is meant to be a quintessential example of Finger Lakes Riesling; a touch of residual sugar to bring out the rich orchard fruit flavors without overwhelming the lemon zest and citrus that make it crisp and refreshing to drink. The overall wine is easy to drink, but made with as much seriousness and as many individual layers as any Riesling that Red Newt releases. The philosophy is simple; a crowd pleasing wine should still be multifaceted.RS: 3.1% TA: 7.5 g/L pH: 3.22 ALC: 9.1%

Vintage:2018

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Riesling

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2018 Dry Rose - Kelby James Russell

$18.00

A refreshing and distinctly crisp Dry Rose. Forward tropical fruit, strawberries and cherries lead to a slightly citrus finish, with a crisp and mineral finish. The primary aim is to overlay bright fruit an intense color with a distinct minerality that makes it more than just a summer-sipper! Wine Enthusiast: 90 points

RS: .1% TA: 6.45 g/L pH: 3.33 ALC: 11.1

Vintage:2018

Wine Type:Rose

Varietal:Cabernet Franc

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2018 Gewurztraminer

$18.00

The Red Newt Cellars ‘Cream Label’ Gewurztraminer is internally referred to as “the every night Gewurztraminer.” As beautiful as the single vineyard Gewurztraminers we bottle are, they are opulent wines with a very loud personality. The Cream Label version is made and blended in such a way that it is lighter, more refreshing, and with more fruit aromas as compared to rose perfume. A friendlier Gewurztraminer. RS: 0.6% TA: 6.45 g/l pH: 3.71 ALC: 13.9%

Vintage:2018

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Gewürztraminer

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2019 Cabernet Franc - Kelby James Russell

$22.00

A decidedly old world take on Cabernet Franc, the Kelby James Russell Cabernet Franc aims for the elegance and herbal notes that are hallmarks of this grape in the Loire Valley. Starting with the same fruit as went into the Dry Rosé, this table red is a refreshing middle ground between the finesse of Rosé and fruit concentration of a bigger Cabernet Franc, with savory elements that make it an ideal food companion.

The Kelby James Russell wines are our Winemaker's Signature Series in the Red Newt Cellars line-up. Made from carefully selected vineyards these wine are crafted in styles inspired by different wine regions in the world close to Kelby's heart.

RS: 1g/L TA: 5 g/LpH: 3.58ALC: 12.2%

Vintage:2019

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Cabernet Franc

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2019 Dry Rose - Kelby James Russell

$18.00

"The 2019 Dry Rose Kelby James Russell is a Cabernet Franc made at Red Newt and sourced from Nutt Road Vineyard on Seneca Lake. Dry, it cmoes in with just one gram of residual sugar and 6.15 of total acidity, plus 12% alcohol (and a pH of 3.43, for you geeks out there). Whew. In it's youth, this feels surprisingly full-bodied, all things considered. Then, of course, we expect it be dry with plenty of power - and it has its fair share. The structure is tightly wrapped around the mid-palate. This year, though, there is fine supportuingfruit to counter the acidity. It has dried herbs with some black fruits - always dry, fresh and serious, with gravitas. This seems likem a rather serious pink. It will be interesting to see how it developes and how long it stays at its peak. It might even be better next spring. At the moment, this has the good chance to be the best yet in what has been a fine brand. " Mark Squires, Wine Advocate

Vintage:2019

Wine Type:Rose

Varietal:Cabernet Franc

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2020 Dry Rose - Kelby James Russell

$18.00

2020 was an exceptional vintage in the Finger Lakes. Warm and even temperatures throughout, with less than average, but well-spaced rainfall resulted in small berries and increased yields across the board. Large diurnal swings throughout September allowed for excellent sugar and flavor development without the loss of acidity. The ideal growing conditions earlier in the year resulted in earlier harvest dates than previous years. Mature Cabernet Franc; Herbal Flavors without overt greeness, the hallmark of the Nutt Road vineyard site’s long and cool growing conditions. The vintage provided smaller berries but increased yields in the vineyard resulting in concentrated flavors and ripeness."Exuberant and expressive of the grape...Overall, this looks like another exceptional pink from Kelby Russell." 90 points Mark Squires, Wine AdvocateRS: 0.1% TA: 5.7 g/l pH: 3.35 ALC: 13%

Vintage:2020

Wine Type:Rose

Varietal:Cabernet Franc

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Blue Newt White

$12.00

This wine showcases the traditional Niagara flavor while retaining a crisp, clean finish. If you are looking for a juicy glass of wine then go no further, this wine hits the spot. Usually harvested between September 10th-22nd, two to three weeks before the rest of Red Newt’s harvest. At that point the Niagara smells beautifully of grapes, if allowed to ripen further an unpleasant muskiness can set in. Niagara ripens so well and so early there is generally no weather issues to speak of, even rain just delays harvest a day or two. Jokingly, the only weather issue could be that the grapes ripen before we are ready for harvest to start.

RS: 5.2% TA: 8.0 g/l pH: 3.0 ALC: 11.0%

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Niagara

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Hellbender

$20.00

This port style wine is robust, thick, and shows full bodied red and dark fruits with great depth and complexity.

47% Noiret 19% Cabernet Sauvignon 18% Cabernet Franc 16% Merlot - 19% abv

Wine Type:Other

Varietal:Red Blend

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2006 FLX Legacy

2007 Merlot Glacier Ridge

2010 Gewurztraminer Curry Creek Vineyard

2010 Riesling Sawmill Vineyards

2011 Riesling Lahoma Vineyards

2011 Riesling Tango Oaks Vineyard

2012 Merlot-Glacier Ridge

2012 RNC Gewurztraminer

2013 Dry Riesling Reserve

2013 Gewurztraminer Curry Creek

2013 Gewurztraminer Sawmill Creek

2013 Merlot

2013 Pinot Gris - Curry Creek Vineyard

2013 Riesling - Barrel Fermented

2013 Riesling - Lahoma

2013 Riesling - Tango Oaks Vineyard

2013 Riesling Bullhorn Creek

2013 Riesling Sawmill - North Block

Wine Advocate - 92 points

2013 Riesling Sawmill Creek South

2014 Merlot

2014 Pinot Gris - Vin Gris

2014 Pinot Gris Curry Creek Vineyards

2014 Riesling - the Big H Lahoma Vineyards

2014 Riesling Bullhorn Creek

2014 Riesling Sawmill Creek North

2014 Riesling- Tango Oaks

2014 Viridescens

2015 Gewurztraminer - Curry Creek

2015 Merlot - Glacier Ridge

2015 Noble Riesling Late Harvest

2015 Riesling - Tango Oaks

2015 Riesling Kelby James Russell

2016 Cabernet Franc - Glacier Ridge

2016 Dry Riesling

2016 Merlot

2016 Pinot Gris - Glacier Ridge Vineyard

2016 Riesling the Knoll Lahoma Vineyards

James Suckling 96

2017 Cabernet Franc Glacier Ridge

2017 Dry Riesling

2017 Dry Rose - Kelby James Russell

2017 Pinot Gris

2017 Pinot Noir - Glacier Ridge

2017 Riesling Semi-Dry

2018 Cabernet Franc

2018 Circle Riesling

2018 Dry Rose - Kelby James Russell

2018 Gewurztraminer

2019 Cabernet Franc - Kelby James Russell

2019 Dry Rose - Kelby James Russell

2020 Dry Rose - Kelby James Russell

Blue Newt White

Hellbender