Donor: @David_Whiting of Red Newt
Value: $320
MinBidIncr: $10
Auction Closes: 8pm PT
Red Newt Trio of Riesling Magnums from the Library
- 2016 Tango Oaks Riesling (1.5L)
- 2016 Lahoma Vineyard Riesling (1.5L)
- 2016 Lahoma Knoll Riesling (1.5L)
The Knoll
A small 2 acre block located in the heart of Lahoma vineyards, the Knoll is planted in Dunkirk soil on a hillock nestled between two creeks. At a moderate 830 feet elevation with a gentle slope, the Knoll is unique in its expression of Riesling. The sandstone derived soil provides excellent water drainage which is a boon in wet growing seasons. The winemaking team implements extra care in performing leaf thinning and negative fruit selection in the weeks leading up to harvest. All these factors result in the Knoll being the last block of table fruit to be picked, with notable ripeness and concentration found in the fruit and the resulting wine
Lahoma Vineyard
Close to Red Newt as the crow flies, at just over three miles away. Do not be fooled, however! Situated on the opposite side of Seneca Lake from the winery, growers Ken and Harlan Fulkerson know it is a much longer drive than three miles to reach Red Newt from their property. The payoff is worth it, however, as Lahoma showcases 20 acres of quintessential Finger Lakes Riesling on a series of rolling hills. At a higher elevation than most vinifera vineyards, Lahoma is above the ‘shale line’ that dominates most vineyards near it. Instead, it features rare, sandstone-derived soils (Dunkirk and Odessa) that lend themselves to an opulent and fruit-dense expression of Riesling.
