Hosmer
Hosmer produces Riesling on the shores of Cayuga Lake in New York's Finger Lakes region, where cool-climate conditions favor the variety's signature balance of fruit and acidity. The winery's portfolio centers on Riesling in multiple expressions: the Riesling Ice, a concentrated dessert wine; the Limited Release Riesling; and the Patrician Verona Riesling. Each has been assessed by major critics including Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff. Cayuga Lake's deep waters moderate temperature swings, allowing extended ripening that builds complexity in the glass. Riesling from this terroir typically displays mineral precision alongside stone fruit character—a profile shaped by the region's glacial soils and continental climate rather than winemaking intervention alone.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Falstaff, Decanter