GOTHAM PROJECT RIESLING “THE FINGER”

SCHNEIDER & BIELER CABERNET FRANC “EMPIRE”

2019 GOTHAM PROJECT RIESLING

“THE FINGER”

Finger Lakes

Where it all began. Gotham’s first and signature wine, “The Finger”. From Doyle and Fulkerson Vineyards, prime sites on Seneca Lake. Vinified separately, then blended together to find a perfect balance at about 7.8 grams of acid balanced by approximately 10 grams sugar. This youthful and delicate wine dazzles with its multi-dimensional nose of tangerine, lime, and stone fruit. The lightly sweet palate introduces pomelo and Key lime along with acidity that lights up the wine’s light, zesty and vibrant body with pleasantly lower alcohol. An engaging array of summer flowers scents the back palate and fades into the modest finish.

2019 SCHNEIDER & BIELER

CABERNET FRANC “EMPIRE”

Finger Lakes

Bruce Schneider has been crafting acclaimed NY State Cabernet Franc since 1994, and when he teamed up with Charles Bieler in 2010 to start Gotham Project, naturally, the first red wine they kegged was a NY Cabernet Franc. 100% Cabernet Franc from the Wagner Vineyard on the East side Seneca Lake and Sheldrake Point Vineyard on the West side of Cayuga Lake. Fermented with RC 212 yeast, the must was heated to 90 degrees F at the start of fermentation. The temperature was held for 24 hours resulting in aromas and flavors of fresh raspberries complimented by notes of savory herbs. The wine was aged for 8 months in seasoned French oak before being kegged. Packed with classically fragrant Cabernet Franc character, this wine delivers red cherries and tart red currants accented by savory tones and mouthwatering acidity.