Lamoreaux Landing Semi Dry Riesling 750ml

🍇 Lamoreaux Landing Semi‑Dry Riesling

Varietal: Riesling (Estate‑grown, Finger Lakes, NY)
Style: Semi‑Dry (off‑dry)
ABV: ~12% abv³

Tasting Notes & Flavor Profile

This estate bottled Riesling bursts with ripe Ginger Gold apple and peach aromas, interwoven with dried apricot and melon. On the palate, the fruit is gently sweet but balanced by lifted acidity and clean minerality, with citrus zest and honeyed accents rounding out the mouthfeel (Vivino).

A review describes it as “Subtle notes of candied citrus and stone fruit and honey lead to a palate that's off‑dry … with a welcome lift of crisp acidity” (Wine Enthusiast).

Another taster notes, “fragrant lime and grapefruit bouquet with a hint of white peach … lightly sweet lemon‑lime and ginger blend with minerality and a lingering finish” (Ken's Wine Guide).

Food Pairings

This semi‑dry Riesling is wonderfully food‑friendly:

• Spicy‐flavored dishes: Thai, Sichuan or Mexican, especially with chili peppers

• Rich seasonal poultry or pork dishes

• Soft cheeses or a charcuterie board balancing sweet‑savory elements

• Salty appetizers or smoked fish to accent its crispness (Wine Enthusiast)

Vineyard & Winery History

Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars is an estate winery on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, in New York’s Finger Lakes region, with over 130 estate‑grown acres subdivided into more than 50 vineyard blocks (newyorkwines.org).

The winery's story began in 1978 when Mark Wagner, inheriting his family's Hopland farm, planted grapevines and formally established the winery in 1990, turning it into one of the Finger Lakes’ earliest estate bottlers (newyorkwines.org). Today, Josh Wig, a retired Naval officer and fourth‑generation farmer, leads the operation, emphasizing sustainable viticulture. Head winemaker Jesse Alexander (in position since 2021) brings a blend of tradition and modernity, including single‑vineyard Rieslings fermented with natural yeasts to preserve terroir expression (newyorkwines.org).

Why It Stands Out

Lamoreaux Landing’s Semi‑Dry Riesling is frequently praised as an excellent value pick from the Finger Lakes, offering notable balance and flavor without premium price tags (CellarTracker). It has earned consistent accolades from both critics and consumers alike.

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Final Thoughts

For those who appreciate Rieslings with balanced sweetness, elegant acidity, and clear fruit character, Lamoreaux Landing Semi‑Dry is a standout. It bridges approachable fruit flavors with enough structure to pair gracefully with food—and tells a story of generations, place, and consistent quality from one of the Finger Lakes’ pioneering estate wineries.