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From classics like Riesling and Merlot to unique varietals such as Dornfelder and Albarino, the Fulkerson Wines family has something to please every palate.
Albarino
The same grape that is in "Vinho Verde", Albarino is clean, smooth and fun to drink.
Vinous; December 2019: 89 Points
2019 International Eastern Wine Compeition: Silver
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Albarino
Bourbon Barrel Syrah
Syrah has a great tannin structure that is complimented by the smooth bourbon character that the Heaven Hill barrels gave during the months of aging. We believe that this style of Syrah is one of the most casually drinking reds we offer, and is a great wine to enjoy after work or with a meal. Salut!
2019 International Eastern Wine Competition: 91 Points; Gold
2019 NYS Wine and Food Classic: SIlver
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Syrah (Shiraz)
Blanc de Blanc
Our first Methode Champenoise, this delicate wine is only available in extremely limited quantity. Only 36 cases made.
The 2016 Blanc de Blanc, or “white from whites” was made in the traditional methode champenoise style from 100% estate grown Chardonnay grapes. The secondary fermentation began en tirage in May of 2017 and the wine has rested on the yeasts for 2 ½ years. Recently disgorged of the yeast and dosaged with .9% RS.
This Blanc de Blanc is classic in nature with yeasty notes of rich Brioche on the nose with a well balanced natural acidity along with a distinct minerality. This combination allows for aging as well as a wide range of pairings be it everything from shellfish to strongly aged cheeses, or as a glass of bubbly on its own
Style:
Sparkling
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Chardonnay
Cabernet Franc
A true expression of the Finger Lakes region, our Cabernet Franc is delicate and complex with a hint of oak.
An up front nose of sweet cherry and creamy vanilla. The flavors are velvety with sweet cherry laced with chewy black pepper and strong tannins in the finish.
2019 International Eastern Wine Competition: 90 Points; Gold
2019 Ultimate Wine Challenge: 90 Points
2019 NYS Wine and Food Classic: Double Gold
US Wine Ratings: 90 Points; Gold
Vinous: 89 points
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
This rich dark red color Cabernet has full robust flavors of spice, jammy fruit and tobacco leaf on the nose. A genuinely palate pleasing wine with notes of spicy white pepper, mild oak and sweet Bing cherry round out the finish.
91 Points awarded by Wine & Spirits magazine
Gold Medal: Finger Lakes Int'l. Wine Competition
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond
Aromas of soft and clean green grape and stone fruit lead you to a burst of fresh citrus-driven green grape flavors with a hint of pineapple on the finish.
Diamond grapes are available as U-pick and juice for home winemaking.
Style:
White, Heritage (Native)
Sweetness:
Sweet
Varietal:
Diamond
Dornfelder
A delightful beaujolais style off-dry red with aromas of soft sweet cherry and creamy dill which lead to a chewy and succulent dark fruit, a hint of licorice and finished with sharp pronounced tannins.
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Semi-Dry
Varietal:
Dornfelder
Gruner Veltliner
An everyday light, crisp wine with lovely soft aromas of white peach. This lively fresh wine is taut with bright citrus tastes. Aromas of honeyed peaches. Flavors of bright citrus with a crisp mineral finish.
Gruner Veltliner grapes available as juice for home winemaking.
Vinous; Dec. 2019: 89 Points
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Grüner Veltliner
Lemberger (Blaufrankisch)
Lemberger is officially classified under the name “Blauer Limberger,” this red grape variety also goes by the synonyms “Lemberger” and “Blaufränkisch.” The late-ripening Lemberger probably originated in vineyards on the lower stretches of the Danube River. The grape was documented in Austria in the second half of the 18th century and is cultivated there to this day (as Blaufränkisch) in Burgenland and near Vienna.
This wine has a brilliant color, is full bodied fruit and aroma, and has been aged in oak for 6 months.
Vinous: 90 points
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Lemberger
Matinee
Himrod is a white table grape, released in 1952 by the New York Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York. It is seedless and known for ripening quickly and its sweet flavor. Himrod resulted from a cross of Ontario by Thompson Seedless, a particularly successful cross which resulted in the eventual release of four cultivars, the others being Interlaken, Romulus, and Lakemont.
We are the only winery who produce a wine from the Himrod grape! U-Pick the grapes or get them as juice for home winemaking.
Style:
White, Regional (Hybrid)
Sweetness:
Sweet
Varietal:
Himrod
Merlot
The Merlot grape is a close cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon in many respects, Merlot is able to mature in regions that are cooler than those required for Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot usually has ripe berry components in the bouquet. It tends to be soft, fruity, and smooth in texture.
Aromas of dark cherry are encased in lovely smoky oak. Sweet cherry bursts at mid palate with genuine tannin that lingers on to a soft oak finish.
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Merlot
Moscato
Exotic ripe aromas of lush fruit. Your palate will be pleased with the taste of fresh pineapple, mango and citrus fruit. On hot summer days and cool fall nights, this luscious wine is great with many foods such as barbecue, spicy foods, and seafood.
2019 International Eastern Wine Competition: Silver
Style:
White, Regional (Hybrid), Heritage (Native)
Sweetness:
Sweet
Varietal:
Blend
Pink Moscato
Made from 100% red seedless grapes, this sweet pink moscato has a distinct strawberry nose followed by sumptuous sweet tastes of pineapple and guava.
Style:
Blush, Heritage (Native), Regional (Hybrid)
Sweetness:
Sweet
Varietal:
Blend
Muscat Ottonel
This fruit forward wine is very light and crisp with aromas of white peaches which is complimented by a subtle sweet herbal finish.
Grown on an ancient river delta, our Muscat Ottonel planting is a little over one-third acre on a very quick draining Howard series gravel soil. Morning sun on the site, along with quick-draining soil limits disease pressure allowing for clean fruit, despite the high susceptibility of this variety to downy mildew. Muscat Ottonel Vines have good yield and are early ripening. The vines are more cold hardy than other varietals in the Muscat family of Vitis vinifera making the Finger Lakes an ideal area for growing this light and crisp varietal. 2016 was a good year for this varietal and a good sugar level was reached. The young vines did show some signs of drought during the unusually dry growing season.
Get our Muscat Ottonel juice for home winemaking.
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Blend
Niagara Ice Wine
Intense Niagara character envelops your senses with this new addition to our Ice wine lineup. This delectable wine will likely surprise you!
Style:
Heritage (Native), White
Sweetness:
Dessert/Ice
Varietal:
Niagara
Pinot Noir
Grown on a mix of sand and clay soils, this Pinot truly expresses the “terroir” of the Finger Lakes. Complex, yet delicate, this wine ages well for 3-5 years!
On the nose, sweet vanilla with hints of soft, smoky sweetness. Flavors of smooth sweet cherry lead to strong tannins with a smooth, fruit-driven structure.
Wine Club Only
89 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Gold - NYS Fair, Wine & Food Classic
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Red Blend (Formerly Burntray)
A smooth wine made with the Noiret grape (Developed by Cornell University) and Cabernet Franc. Aromas of white pepper, black cherry, and spice.
Our Noiret grapes are available for U-Pick and as juice for home winemaking.
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera), Regional (Hybrid)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Blend, Cabernet Franc, Noiret
Reserve Syrah
Robust and smooth. Aged in French & Hungarian oak for six months. Nose exhibits notes of cherry with hints of Licorice and spice. Flavors of dark cherry, vanilla and spices accompany a smooth tannin finish.
First Vintage from our 2014 Planting. Pair with hearty meals, red meat and heavy, tomato based pastas.
2019 NY Wine and Food Classic: Gold
Vinous; December 2019: 89 Points
Wine and Spirits April 2020: 88 and Best Buy
2019 International Eastern Wine Competition: Silver
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Syrah (Shiraz)
Reserve Riesling
Scintillating deep aromas of crisp lemon and peach on the nose. The palette is crisp, yet refreshing with a taste of apricot, peach and lemon-zest and a hint of gentle acidic-mineral in the finish.
Our Riesling grapes are available for U-Pick and as juice for home winemaking.
2019 International Eastern Wine Competition: 90 Points; Gold
Vinous; December 2019: 88 Points
Wine Enthusiast; September 2019: 87 Points
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Riesling
Dry Riesling
Other than Germany, the Riesling variety is better adapted to the Finger Lakes than any other area. Ours expresses both the spirit and delicacy that is developed by our cool, wet growing seasons and shale soil.
A sumptuous fragrant nose of succulent peach and orange zest lead you onto vibrant refreshing tastes of crisp citrus with a clean minerality and bracing acidity.
Our Riesling grapes are available for U-Pick and as juice for home winemaking.
USA Wine Ratings: Best in Show by Varietal; 90points; Gold
Vinous December 2019: 87 Points
86 Points: Tastings.com
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Riesling
Semi-Dry Riesling
On the nose a ripe pineapple aroma followed by juicy peach. Once this wine hits your mouth, clean flavors of nectarine and lemon citrus finish off with a crisp acidity. The grapes were grown on sand and clay soils imparting a complex flavor that maintains a crisp minerality. A superb "all occasion" wine to enhance appetizers, roast pork and even dessert such as apple pie.
Our Riesling grapes are available for U-Pick and as juice for home winemaking.
2019 Ultimate Wine Challenge: 86 Points
2019 Jerry Mead’s New World International Wine Competition: Silver
2019 International Eastern Wine Competition: Silver
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Semi-Dry
Varietal:
Riesling
Sweet Riesling
A blend of our estate Rieslings, fermented in such a way to preserve all of the natural Riesling flavor and sweetness. Grown on one of the best sites on our farm, The Riesling planting which is utilized for our Juicy Sweet cuvee is situated on Howard Gravel soil. The vineyard is situated on the lower half of the original 1805 family farm. The light Howard series gives a light tropical and peach nose and flavor, with good minerality, while the cool site with good morning sun limits disease pressure, yielding clean fruit.
Our Riesling grapes are available for U-Pick and as juice for home winemaking.
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Sweet
Varietal:
Riesling
Riesling Ice Wine
Our estate grown Riesling grapes are usually harvested at optimum ripeness and then frozen before pressing, however, 2017 lent to a good early freeze that allowed for a natural ice wine. Very smooth, yet intense.
Our Riesling grapes are available for U-Pick and as juice for home winemaking.
92 Points - Vinous
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dessert/Ice
Varietal:
Riesling
Tequila Barrel Riesling
"Wet" Silver Tequila Barrels were used to age an off-dry Riesling for 4 months before bottling. This is a fun, small production wine we hope will be a big hit! Hints of agave with a touch of sweet character in an off-dry Riesling.
Our Riesling grapes are available for U-Pick and as juice for home winemaking.
Wine Enthusiast; September 2019: 85 Points
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry, Semi-Dry
Varietal:
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Delicate aromas of tropical fruit and lemon. Refreshing tastes of melon, green apple and peach. Soft herbaceous flavors round out the finish.
Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes are available as juice for home winemaking.
86 Points: Tastings.com
Style:
White, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Un-oaked and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The nose exhibits notes of cherry with hints of licorice and spice. Flavors of dark berry, and spices, accompany a medium tannin finish. Our 2.88 acres of Syrah planted in 2014, is one of the largest plantings in New York of this early ripening, vigorous variety from the northern Rhône. The site we chose to cultivate this variety is on the furthest down-slope of our original 1805 farm. The site is well drained with deep Howard series soils. This vineyard is steep and protected from strong spring winds, which also gives good air drainage in the winter and summer, protecting the site from both high and low temperatures Pair with hearty meals, red meat and heavy tomato based pastas such as beef brasato.
93 points: Vinous
2019 Jerry Mead’s New World International Wine Competition: Silver
2019 International Eastern Wine Competition: Silver
Style:
Red, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Syrah (Shiraz)
Syrah Rosé
Our 2.88 acres of Syrah planted in 2014, is one of the largest plantings in New York of this early ripening, vigorous variety from the northern Rhône. The site we chose to cultivate this variety is on the furthest down-slope of our original 1805 farm. The site is well drained with deep Howard series soils. This site is steep and protected from strong winds, which also allows for good air drainage, protecting the site from both high and low temperatures throughout the year. Being a mid-ripening variety, we are able to select optimal flavor and sugar levels a little better than with some of our more traditional red varieties which ripen at the end of the season.
Exhibiting flavors of berry and red fruit, this delightfully balanced rosé will be sure to please. Pair with cheese, salads and good company. Perfect for any occasion!
Vinous; December 2019: 89 Points
Style:
Red, Rosé, Classic (Vinifera)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Syrah (Shiraz)
Vidal Blanc Iced Wine
Our Vidal Blanc grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and then frozen before pressing. A brilliant golden straw color indicates an intensity of flavor. Nicely balanced sweetness and acidity complements its natural characteristics of pear, citrus, and orange.
Our Vidal Blanc grapes are available for U-Pick and as juice for home winemaking.
Style:
White, Regional (Hybrid)
Sweetness:
Dessert/Ice
Varietal:
Vidal Blanc
Vincent
Always popular, our hybrid dark red has a soft plumy nose encased in smooth oak. The taste of lip smackin' black fresh fruit with "a little attitude of tannins" Aged 1 year, older French & American Oak. This wine will showcase your red sauced Italian cuisine, such as chicken caccitore.
Our Vincent grapes are available for U-Pick and as juice for home winemaking.
Style:
Red, Regional (Hybrid)
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Vincent
Zweigelt
An early ripening Austrian red grape variety that is soft, fruit driven and medium bodied. A dry wine with medium tannins and pleasing cherry and currant fruit flavors. A very easy wine to drink
2019 NY Wine and Food Classic: Double Gold
Vinous; December 2019: 89 Points
2019 International Eastern Wine Competition: Silver
Style:
Classic (Vinifera), Red
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Zweigelt
William Vigne Gruner Veltliner
Guillaume (William) was the first “Fulkerson” from the Netherlands who came over with the Dutch Waloons to help the West India Company to settle manhattan in 1618. His daughter married “Dirik the Noorman”, our namesake.
Style:
Classic (Vinifera), White
Sweetness:
Dry
Varietal:
Grüner Veltliner
