This has been one fantastic year of enlightenment for me when it comes to all things wine. Believe I may do a year end article on the subject. If I do, I will have to include the German grape, Dornfelder as one of the highlights.Dornfelder is a cross between Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe grapes. It is the 3rd most planted red wine grape in Germany. In the Finger Lakes region it is very scarce, only two wineries grow Dornfelder and Fulkerson Winery is the only varietal wine producer.
Color is a dark garnet with light aromas of plum, cherry and a hint of spice. As noted by the wine maker, it is a Beaujolais style wine, dry and fruity with some blueberry on the palate.
I purchased the Dornfelder at the Fulkerson Winery while on the Deck the Halls tour last week.
Price was right at only $12 and during the event the second bottle was 1/2 priced. Of course, I brought home two and now think I should have purchased more. The first bottle was great just sipping with some cheese bits and some chocolate M&M's.
The second, I enjoyed with my daughter's roasted organic free range chicken and some fabulous roasted potato fingerlings.
Add one more new discovery for 2009 and a reason to be very optimistic for 2010. Just too many varieties of grapes yet to be tasted for a first time. It'll be fun! :)
Other Reviews:
Travaglini, Gattinara 2001 (Italy)
Carpineto, Dogajolo 2006 (Italy)
Penfolds, Bin 2 Shiraz/Mourvedre 2006 (Australia)
Muga, Rioja Reserva 2003 (Spain)
Buttonwood Grove, Dry Riesling 2006 (NY)
La Corte, Salice Salentino 2006 (Italy)
Damiani, vino rosso NV (NY)
Vina Real, Rioja 2005 (Spain)
Damiani, Pinot Noir 2006 (NY)
Barons de Rothschild, Bordeaux Reserve Speciale 2006 (France)
Clos Du Bois, Calcaire 2006(California)
Heron Hill, Eclipse 2004 (NY)
Bonterra, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (California) *organic
Babich, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (New Zealand)
Quinta, Da Cortezia Reserva 2004 (Portugal)
Heron Hill, Cabernet Franc Rose' 2006 (NY)
Damiani, Meritage 2007 (NY)
Bonterra, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (California) *organic
Henry Estate, Oregon Pinot Noir 2006 (Oregon)
Lindemans, Bin 40 Merlot 2007 (Australia)
Mutuo Rioja Crianza 2004 (Spain) *organic
White Springs, Gewurztraminer 2007 (NY)
Anthony Road, semi-dry Riesling 2008 (NY)
Fox Run Vineyards, Gewurztraminer 2007 (NY)
Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d' Abruzzo Riserva 2005 (Italy)
King Family Vineyards, Michael Shaps Viognier 2006 (Virginia)
Ravines Wine Cellars, Cabernet Franc 2007 (NY)
Row House Cellars, White Table Wine NV (NY)
Candoni Chianti DOCG 2007 (Italy)
Glenora Wine Cellars, Gewurztraminer 2007 (NY)
Billsboro Winery, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (NY)
Fox Run Vineyards Reserve Riesling 2008 (NY)
Banfi Chianti Classico Reserva 2005 (Italy)
Lamoreaux Landing, dry Riesling 2008 (NY)
Agent for Change (Martellotto Wines) Zinfandel 2006 (California)
5 comments:
You know I always love reading your posts! I have to ask, what's you favorite wine you tasted in 2009?
Sounds yummy and reasonably priced, even if I have never heard of Dornfelder before. I have to get out from under this rock.
What are potato fingerlings?
Sorry Randy, you'll have to wait for my year in review article which will be posted after Xmas for my favorite.
Shelly, potato fingerlings are young potatoes. Pam buys them pre-packaged. There is usually an assortment of different potatoes in the bag.
From what I read Frank, the German Dornfelder is a sweet red wine, while the Fulkerson is dry. Do you remember what the German wine was?
I'll be anxiously waiting in suspense!
A great variety of wines- I can't wait to read your year in review post after the holidays are over! I hope 2010 will be a another good year of enlightenment! Joe, I wish you and your family a wonderful, blessed holiday! Happy Eating & Wine Tasting! :)
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