Grapes of Roth Merlot 2012 in Wine Enthusiast

"If I proclaimed that the most exciting red wines in the United States come from New York State, would you believe me?" writes Wine Enthusiast's Anna Lee C. Iijima."On Long Island, classic Bordeaux varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon have flourished since their first plantings in the early 1970s. And in the Finger Lakes, where Riesling was long considered the only viable Vitis vinifera variety, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and other reds are gaining momentum." Read more of her review here.