Forge Cellars
Forge Cellars produces Riesling from the Finger Lakes, New York's premier cool-climate region. The winery's portfolio centers on dry expressions of this noble variety, which thrives in the glacially carved terrain and long growing season of the lake-effect microclimate. Wagner Caywood East Dry Riesling, Railroad Dry Riesling, and Peach Orchard Dry Riesling form the core of the range. These wines have been assessed by Decanter, Wine Advocate, and Wine Enthusiast. Finger Lakes Riesling is characteristically mineral-driven and high-acid, with stone fruit and citrus notes that reflect the region's cool conditions. The winery's focus on dry Riesling aligns with the contemporary direction of American Riesling production, moving away from residual sweetness toward precision and food-pairing versatility.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast