Tasting wine at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Experience.
America’s most established eastern wine region demonstrated its mastery and appeal in London, displaying what it does best with a selection of Riesling, while at the same time giving attendees a sense of the state’s range and versatility.
While much of the wine world is focused on the US West Coast, the wines of New York have found London and the UK to be vibrant markets. The crowded stand at the London Fine Wine Encounter and the enthusiasm heard by those tasting the wines showed an understanding and appreciation for a climate and place that is undoubtedly cool.
There was a diverse range of wines to discover at the New York Wines stand at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Experience. Credit: Ellen Richardson Photography.
Riesling is the reason
While Riesling may have brought people to the table, wine lovers discovered that alongside the variety that put New York State on the map, there was a diversity of places and wines to discover, offering something for everyone.
The myriad of Rieslings on the table was not a surprise, but the versatility of styles told a story of both the region’s history and a sense of the future. The four Rieslings included wines from the country’s founding winery for the variety, Dr Konstantin Frank, the stalwart top-tier Hermann J. Wiemer, and perhaps New York’s most exciting new brand,
