Wine Spectator Magazine’s Senior Editor James Molesworth recently visited the Finger Lakes and wrote an article on the developing region. He also rated his top picks for reds and whites, giving three our very own wines top scores. James Molesworth worked in retail sales and as a sommelier then joined Wine Spectator Magazine in 1997.

Ravines Riesling Finger Lakes Dry Score: 91

Argetsinger Vineyard 2008

Driven and precise, with racy minerality to the fennel, white peach, slate and honeysuckle flavors. Quinine on the finish

Ravines Riesling Finger Lakes Dry Score 90

Floral, with a perfumy hint to peach, green almond, green apple and melon rind notes. Bony in style, but not severe.

Ravines Meritage Finger Lakes 2007 Score 89

Shows depth and refinement, with currant, damson plum and black cherry fruit on a fine grained structure. Tangy herb and mineral hints. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot.