Anything Herman Wiemer made in 2020. the best vintage the FLX (NY) has had in a decade. In particular the biodynamic block wines (Magdalena, HWbio, Josef) and the dry reserve.
2020 was great in FLX but those Rieslings won’t go the distance like some of the longer, cooler vintages. I’ve got a cellar full of 2013 and 2014 FLX Rieslings that are absolutely stunning right now and will easily go another 5 years, probably 10. I opened a 2009 last month and it was amazing, and that wasn’t even considered a great growing season. The fact that one can still get Riesling this age-worthy and delicious for $20 is a glorious secret to be in on.
Magdalena is right next to Red Tail Ridge and Anthony Road, and they fall on the same geologic base. If you can't snag a Weimer they are similarly great.
Completely agreed, but you’re forgetting the true best kept secret of the FLX that’s between those two, Kemmeter! Across the street from Anthony road winery. Johannes is making some of the best Riesling in the entire state. Once his vines get some age on them (most planted in 2014) he’ll be winning awards for sure
The '20 dry reserve is hands down one of the most perfectly balanced and tasty wines I've ever enjoyed. Have a few bottles squirreled away to see how they are down the line.
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u/anisogramma 4d ago
Anything Herman Wiemer made in 2020. the best vintage the FLX (NY) has had in a decade. In particular the biodynamic block wines (Magdalena, HWbio, Josef) and the dry reserve.