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Old York Cellars Sweet Riesling & Merlot

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Estate: Old York Cellars is located in the Ringoes section of Hunterdon County and contains some of the oldest vineyards in New Jersey. Owner David Wolin currently has 12 acres of vineyards, cultivating a diverse selection including Barbera, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah and Riesling. In addition to award winning wines and a lovely tasting room, they also hold special events such as art exhibits, yoga classes and Master Chef Dinners. Check out their website Old York Cellars for current special offers and to purchase the tasty wines below.

Old York Cellars Sweet Riesling 2013
Gold in colour with radiant aromas of honeysuckle, lime and fresh herbaceous elements. Sweet red apple and honeysuckle flavours are balanced by hints of pleasantly bitter citrus zest. A versatile, sweeter Riesling that is great on its own or fantastic with a wide variety of dishes, from fruit, chocolate to cheddar cheese.
100% Riesling
$17

Old York Cellars Merlot NV
An interesting example of the innovative spirit of the winemaker, this is a blend of the 2013 and 2014 vintages. 2013 was a huge, bold vintage, whilst 2014 saw young, light grapes. Winemaker Scott Gares excersised his artistic flair by blending the two together to create an well balanced wine.

Garnet in color with floral aromas highlighted by strawberry preserves and earth notes. Fruity and plush with cherry and strawberry flavours joined by hints of baking chocolate in the medium body, culminating in a big smoky earth finish. This pairs wonderfully with hearty dishes.
100% Merlot
13.3% Alcohol
$18

 

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Old York Cellars Gold Medal Winning Pinot Gris & Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting

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Two fantastic wines for summer bbq, patio and roof deck sipping. [Photobomb by Violet]

I had the pleasure of participating in a Virtual Vines discussion last month with winemaker Scott Gares of Old York Cellars and sommelier Laurin Dorman. Old York Cellars is located in the Ringoes section of Hunterdon County and contains some of the oldest vineyards in New Jersey. Owner David Wolin currently has 12 acres of vineyards, cultivating a diverse selection including Barbera, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah and Riesling. In addition to award winning wines and a lovely tasting room, they also hold special events such as art exhibits, yoga classes and Master Chef Dinners. Check out their website oldyorkcellars.com for current special offers and to purchase the wines below.

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Old York Cellars Pinot Gris 2013
Crafted in the French style, this is a heartier version of Pinot Grigio. A interesting example of winemaker prowess, Scott used R-2 Yeast, a yeast that is typically paired with Riesling; the result is the crisp apple character and the clean, dry finish. Incredibly pale gold in colour, this Pinot Gris exudes tart granny smith apple flavours that are backed by grapefruit zest, minerals and the tiniest trace of coconut. Lemon and pink grapefruit shine on the dry finish. Super refreshing, like taking a bite out of a granny smith apple. [Gold Medal Winner of the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition]
100% Pinot Gris
$16

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Old York Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged for 8 months in American oak, which Scott explained imparts a little less vanilla flavour to the wine then French oak. A juicy summer red that is light on its feet with ripe cherry and blackberry flavours, hints of oak, soft tannins and a fantastic spicy dry finish. One of the signs of good winemaking, the 15.6% alcohol is unnoticeable [so watch out, it does sneak up on you!]
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
$21

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Old York Cellars Dry Riesling & Malbec Tasting

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I had the pleasure of participating in a Virtual Vines discussion with winemaker Scott Gares of Old York Cellars, sommelier Laurin Dorman and Chef Jonas Gold of 55 Main. Old York Cellars is located in the Ringoes section of Hunterdon County and contains some of the oldest vineyards in New Jersey. Owner David Wolin currently has 12 acres of vineyards, cultivating a diverse selection including Barbera, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah and Riesling. In addition to award winning wines and a lovely tasting room, they also hold special events such as art exhibits, yoga classes and Master Chef Dinners.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the tasting presented a timely spotlight on wine pairings. Chef Jonas Gold presented a variety of modern and classic dishes utilizing traditional thanksgiving ingredients such as pumpkin, roasted veggies and turkey. Whilst the two wines range in flavour and style, they are both versatile companions to a wide variety of dishes, especially Thanksgiving cuisine.

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Old York Cellars Dry Riesling 2013
Bright gold in colour with crisp green apple harmonizing with a vivid acidity, making it a fantastic pairing with rich dishes. Traces of honeysuckle on the dry finish.
100% Riesling
13.1% Alcohol
$17

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Old York Cellars Malbec 2013
A crowd-pleaser with bold fruit flavours and an earthy backbone. Soft tannins, oak, vanilla and chocolate elements comprise the velvety finish.
100% Malbec
13.8% Alcohol
$17

 

 

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Old York Cellars Tasting

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I had the pleasure of participating in a Virtual Vines discussion with winemaker Scott Gares of Old York Cellars, sommelier Laurin Dorman and Mike Schwartz, founder of Hometown Heroes a non-profit organization that supports local communities in time of crisis. Old York Cellars is located in the Ringoes section of Hunterdon County and contains some of the oldest vineyards in New Jersey. Owner David Wolin currently has 12 acres of vineyards, cultivating a diverse selection including Barbera, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah and Riesling. In addition to award winning wines and a lovely tasting room, they also hold special events such as art exhibits, yoga classes and Master Chef Dinners.

The wines below are all $18 and bear the vintage postcard label, when ordering you can customize what town or exit you would like on your label. Proceeds from every ‘What Exit Wines’ are donated to Hurricane Sandy relief in New Jersey. The idea was born when they found themselves having to use a generator to make their wines immediately after Sandy struck and were inspired to give back to New Jersey charities.

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What Exit White
Pale gold in color with aromas of citrus zest and a hint of minerals. Pear and apple flavors were supported by a good streak of acidity along with subtle suggestions of soft sandalwood. Finishing clean and crisp, this is a fantastically glugable white blend that’s super versatile.
Blend of Chenin Blanc and Seyval Blanc

 

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What Exit Blush
Cherry red in colour with wispy aromas of cinnamon, wild flowers and dusty earth. Cherry and watermelon flavors converged upon a dry finish with traces of crystalized ginger. A wonderfully refreshing Rose perfect for summer sipping.
Blend of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon

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What Exit Red
Red-violet in color with aromas of black currant, vanilla and hints of cigar box spice. Light, silky smooth tannins joined cherry, black currant and traces of mint and earth, whilst nuances of spicy black peppercorn comprise the clean finish. A fantastic Old World style, light red blend bursting with fresh fruit and earth notes.
Blend of Merlot and Barbera

To purchase these and any other Old York Cellars wine, please go to their website OldYorkCellars.com

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