Hunt Country Vineyards
Hunt Country Vineyards operates in the Finger Lakes region of New York, where cool-climate conditions favor aromatic white wines and distinctive reds. The winery's portfolio centers on Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, a dessert expression that captures the region's potential for concentrated sweetness, alongside a Dry Riesling that reflects Finger Lakes' signature mineral precision. A Blaufränkisch—the Austrian red variety—rounds out the range, offering an alternative to more conventional regional plantings. Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff have all rated wines from the winery, with the Vidal Blanc Ice Wine earning particular recognition among prestige critics. The selection suggests a winery engaged with both traditional Finger Lakes expressions and less common varietals suited to the region's terroir.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator