- The Winery
- Address: 257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
- Telephone: 212-222-4866
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 12-9 PM.
Grape: 100% Gamay Noir. Region: USA> New York> Finger Lakes> Cayuga Lake. Notes: Sustainably farmed, 6 months in French oak (neutral), vegan-friendly.
Description: Sheldrake Point Winery is named for the prominent point of land on which it sits, located on the western shore of Cayuga Lake. The 155-acre lakeside property, left to languish in the mid-1980s, caught the attention of a small group of wine enthusiasts who purchased the land and founded the winery in 1997. Sixty acres have been dedicated to the estate vineyard, planted with ten vitis vinifera varieties. Sheldrake Point Winery was twice named New York State Winery of the Year, and has been listed among the Top 100 Wineries by Wine & Spirits magazine in three different years. The nose opens with strawberry and dried roses, followed by hints of warm spices complimenting light umami aromas. The palate is silky with notes of toasted oak, encompassed by concentrated flavors of cranberry and baked cherries, transitioning to a long savory finish. In true Beaujolais fashion, you may serve this wine with a slight chill, however, the option is yours to decide.
Food pairings: Bacon, charcuterie, cheese (mild, soft, goat, etc.), Chicken, grilled meats, hamburgers, lunch, pork, mushroom dishes, tuna, turkey, etc.