Markus Molitor Sparkling Riesling Brut NV and then the must is

and then the must is fermented in large wooden barrels

affordable California Cabernet had all but vanished

persistent finish—equally suited to sipping neat or mixing into a crisp

whose ownership brought sustained investment in vineyard and cellar

it rests on Finger Lakes Valvin Muscat and Cayuga White fortified with brandy from Finger Lakes Distilling

Markus Molitor Sparkling Riesling Brut NV and then the must isMarkus Molitor has been producing sparkling wines since 1982 and is one of the pioneers in the tradition of sparkling wine in this region. The grapes for this wine come from a variety of Molitor's vineyards along the river Mosel. The slate soil imparts minerality and focus to the finished wine. Vinification: 100% Riesling. The grapes are carefully selected, crushed, and then the must is fermented in large wooden barrels. A second fermentation follows