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Wine Spectator Scores Damiani’s 2006 Riesling an 87

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:57:23 +0000

By James Molesworth

“…DAMIANI Riesling Finger Lakes 2006 Score: 87 | $15

Juicy and racy, with a nicely focused beam of braised fennel, anise seed, apple and fig. Nice steely edge to the finish. Tasted twice with consistent notes. Drink now. 125 cases made. —J.M….”

Finger Lakes Harvest 2007: Excellent for Reds, Hopeful for Whites

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:54 +0000

New York State Wine Blog LENNDEVOURS quotes Damiani partner Phil Davis on 07 vintage:

“…The intense flavors just burst in your mouth,” explains Phil Davis of Damiani Wine Cellars, describing the qualities of the red vinifera grapes he harvested and tasted in the fall of 2007. “The juice is dark and complex and shows a lot of potential…”

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Appellation America Reviews Damiani Reds

admin — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:22:39 +0000

Damiani Wine Cellars Forges Red Wine Reputation in The Finger Lakes

Appellation America September, 2007

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“…Damiani Vineyards
is one of the wineries that is focusing on serious reds, and one visit
there might just make you a believer in Finger Lakes reds…”

Ken’s Wine Guide reviews Damiani’s ’05 Reds, ’06 whites

admin — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:36:50 +0000

In September 2007 Ken’s wine guide reviewed several 2005 Damiani reds and the 2006 Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Read the reviews:

Appellation America reviews Damiani 2005 Pinot Noir

admin — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:47:09 +0000

Wine reviewer Adam Dial writes, “…On a recent visit to the Finger Lakes region, the same question asked at several wineries was met with the same response. Q: Who is setting the standard for red wines in the region? A: Lou Damiani.”

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NY Times finds Damiani reds

admin — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:52:02 +0000

“…A good place to start tasting is on Route 414 along Seneca Lake, where some of the more vaunted newer vintners are clustered in an area facetiously known as the “banana belt,” for the fine fruit it has produced since Colonial times… if you blink, you could miss the tiny shack that is Damiani Wine Cellars’ tasting room. The owners, Lou Damiani and Phil Davis, are pinot noir specialists whose smoky, sensuous wines are templates for the kind of rich reds the area can produce in the best hands….”

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