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"Korked with Kesana Francis" show features Keuka Spring Vineyards
Back in the fall of 2021, we received a visit from Allyshia Renay, host of "Get Away for a Day with Allyshia Renay" and Kesana Francis, host of "Korked with Kesana Francis." We had a delightful time interviewing and showing them around the winery, and were so grateful that they took the time to travel upstate, capture our setting and the feel of our business, and share this with their viewership. Kesana is a WSET certified wine specialist and Allyshia is an award-winning TV host, producer, and "day trip guru."
Tune in live to watch the show where Kesana talks with Len and Judy Wiltberger, founders of Keuka Spring Vineyards and owners for nearly 40 years and their daughter Jeanne Wiltberger, Marketig Director. They also take you behind the scenes to the wine cellar and talk with Head Winemaker Dan Bissell. To top it off, they highlight a Caribbean food pairing with a Keuka Spring wine that you're going to want to know all about.
The show will air live:
Tuesday, April 11th and Thursday, April 13 at 9 pm EST on BRIC
Monday, April 17th at 9 pm EST on Bronxnet
Wednesday, April 19th at 8:30 pm on Manhattan Neighborhood Network
Use the buttons above to link to the sites and make sure to follow Get Away for a Day with Allyshia Renay for updates! If you are in these areas, you can watch on your local networks (listed in Allyshia's posts).
Apr 13, 2023 at 8:44 AM
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Be the first to comment on this postThree Best of Class Awards at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
At the recent San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, we were awarded three Best of Class awards.
This competition includes over sixty judges representing various North American wine regions, who evaluate 5,500 wines from nearly 1000 wineries.
"These are the best of the best wines within each category of the competition," stated Bob Fraser, Executive Director of the competition, states, "I was impressed that these wines represented a diversity of wine regions throughout the United states. To be selected as a Sweepstake or Best of Class wine from over 5,500 wines submitted to the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is truly an honor for these wineries."
Here are our award-winning wines, with tasting notes from longtime wine writer Mike Dunne:
2021 Vignoles
"...There's nothing uncertain in the swashbuckling stride of this rich, hefty, and off-dry white wine, a perfect cocktail wine for its straightforward fruit but alos with the build and acid to accompany a wide range of casseroles."
2021 Winemaker Select Gewürztraminer
"...showcasing with authority the variety's characteristic floral, fruity, and spicy components...vivid acidity."
2021 Humphreys Vineyard Riesling
Our semi dry, single vineyard Riesling.
This vintage is currently sold out.
Join us in celebrating these Best of Class wines
We've created a bundle, featuring two of each of these wines (free shipping!) to make it easy for you to enjoy them. You can order our Best in Class bundle below.
Order the Best of Class bundle
Eleven of our 2021 vintages rated 90+ on Jamessuckling.com
Eleven of our 2021 vintages recently received outstanding point ratings of over 90 points on jamessuckling.com.
James Suckling has four decades of experience as journalist and wine critic, and is one of today's leading wine critics whose reviews are read and respected by wine lovers, serious wine collectors, and the wine trade worldwide. He and his tasting team of 22 around the world focus on the great wines of the world including Bordeaux, Champagne, Australia, New Zealand, California, Chile, and Argentina. In 2021, they rated over 25,000 wines. They taste thousands of wines each month.
Wines are rated on a 100 point scale. A wine rated 90 points or more is considered outstanding.
Here are the wines reviewed recently, with tasting notes:
92 pts.
2021 Classic Chardonnay
"Aromas of sliced lemons, rosemary stems, lilies and white peaches. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and sliky texture. Bright and fresh with a slightly more savory finish. Tasty. I like the length and phenolic grip here. Drink now."
92 pts.
2021 Epic Reserve
"A pretty nose of strawberries, rose petal and grated nutmeg. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. The nose follows through to the palate. Rather elegant and refined. Drink now."
92 pts.
2021 Humphreys Vineyard Riesling
"Aromas of peaches, pears, beeswax and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with a silky texture. Juicy and fresh with a crisp acidity and lovely drive. Stone fruits with orange peel undertones. Drink now."
Currently sold out
91 pts.
2021 Classic Gewürztraminer
"...you are greeted with aromas of rose, banana leaf and sliced peaches. Medium-bodied and rather concentrated. Intense stone fruit and orange fruit on the palate with a floral edge. Drink now."
91 pts.
2021 Gewürztraminer, Winemaker Select
"Aromas of pears, apricots and jasmine. Medium-bodied and off-dry. Mineral and herbal on the palate with a sturdy core of stone fruit. Floral at the finish. Drink now."
91 pts.
2021 Classic Riesling
"Aromas of peaches, apricots and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied and charmingly off-dry. Succulent and fresh with the subtle sweetness adding a bit more depth. Bright acidity too. Drink now."
91 pts.
2021 Vignoles
"Aromas of pears, dried herbs and chicory root. Medium-bodied and sweet. Juicy and fresh with a persistent finish. Drink now."
90 pts.
Crooked Lake White
"Aromas of green apples, pears and savory spice. Medium-bodied with bright ...palate with a gentle finish. Drink now."
90 pts.
2021 Dry Riesling
"Aromas of peaches, orange peel and lime zest. Medium-bodied with mineral undertones. Fresh and bright with a green apple character. Drink now."
90 pts.
2021 Humphreys Vineyard Zweigelt (wine club exclusive)
"Aromas of plums, pitted red cherries and woody spice. Medium-bodied with soft tannins. Bright on the palate with steady balance and subtle notes of nutmeg and clove coming through. Drink now."
90 pts.
2021 Merlot
"Aromas of plums, nutmeg, rosemary and a hint of white pepper. Medium-bodied tannins and a floral edge. Pretty and juicy on the palate with a straightforward feel. Drink now."
We are so excited to share these outstanding wines with you! Make them a part of your every day enjoyment of life, or bring these to a special occasion. Up everyone's fullfillment a notch or two by sharing smiles and heartwarming conversation over one or two of these delicious bottles of wine. Order them easily by clicking on the individual wines above, or using the button below. Cheers!
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