Varieties
The Reds
2018 Essence
Essence is a full bodied Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (46% ), Cabernet Franc (34% ) and Merlot (20%). All grapes are handpicked and handsorted and each barrel is carefully selected for a perfectly balanced blend.
2019 Lemberger
Handpicked from the vineyard adjacent to the winery, this Lemberger is a “nouveau” style red wine that is fruit forward and easy drinking. Made in large format French oak, it is a limited production wine at only 100 cases.
Soul Red
Our medium bodied, house style dry red. It is a blend of Syrah, Chancellor, Lemberger, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Sleek, with nice complexity.
2019 Syrah
A rare varietal in the Finger Lakes, our 2019 Syrah reflects a Northern Rhone style. Fermented using indigenous yeast and bottled unfined/unfiltered for great expression of terroir and varietal character.
2019 Cabernet Franc
An expressive representation of this classic Finger Lakes varietal, our Cabernet Franc is aged in large format French oak barrels and bottled unfined/unfiltered.
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
To celebrate the 10th anniversary, the partners selected 4 dynamic Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from the 2017 vintage for this unique bottling. Aged for 18 months in oak and representing our commitment to handcrafted wines made with soul, this Cabernet is made to age and to celebrate.
Varieties
The Whites
2019 Pinot Blanc
Fermented and aged in French oak, this dry white is rich and complex while still maintaining freshness and verve.
2019 Pinot Gris
This medium bodied Pinot Gris is partially aged in neutral French oak barrels to give it texture and density while still maintaining fruit and minerality.
2019 Dry Riesling
Representative of what Finger Lakes terroir can do, this Riesling is fermented dry in stainless steel for a wine that is crisp with bright acidity and balance.
2019 Chardonnay
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of opening Hector Wine Company, the partners selected 10 dynamic Chardonnay barrels from the 2019 vintage for this unique bottling. Aged in oak and representing our commitment to handcrafted wines made with soul. .
2019 Luminessence
Co-fermented blend of each of our Alsatian white wine grapes. Bright, full, zippy with a hint of spice, it embodies the varietal characteristics of each the Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Gewürztraminer.
2018 Gewürztraminer
Cold soaked on the skins for 48 hours, this dry Gewurztraminer has very distinctive varietal character.
2019 Semi-Dry Riesling
A Riesling made in stainless steel with just a touch of sweetness. This is an off-dry style that is balanced with natural fruit and acidity.
Soul White
This semi-sweet white wine is a blend of Ravat (40%), Vidal (40%) and Cayuga (20%). It’s fruity, fresh and energetic.
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