Comments on: Wines of Wisconsin: Botham Vineyards Riesling

By: sally

sally — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:16:29 +0000

Prairie Fume’ is a nice wine, but somewhat over-produced and as a result, flat and even a little sterile … if you’re fond of Fume’, you’ll probably like Botham Vineyards Cupola better. It’s made from the same grape and in a similar style, but retains more of the grape character and is more lively than the wine from Wollersheim.

By: jason

jason — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:11:27 +0000

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By: jason

jason — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:39:13 +0000

@schoolgirlwino Thanks for the comment, not much experience on my end with Ice Wines. As for the Finger Lakes I can’t recommend any in particular but know someone that can. I’ll see if I can get him to comment here.

@Gary Thanks, I’ll be sure to try a bottle of the Prairie Fume next time I visit and see if I can’t get my mother to track down the Ice Wine now.

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:59:11 +0000

Nice report on Wisconsin wines. You should try the Wollersheim Prairie Fume’ – the top selling WI wine made by Philippe Coquard -celebrating 20th Anniversary this year…and don’t miss the delicious (Wisconsin Grown) Ice Wine! If you can find it! Some may still be available through the winery. I put the Wollersheim web site here for more information.

By: @schoolgirlwino

@schoolgirlwino — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:46:18 +0000

Wow – I have to learn more about Wisconsin wines. I’m like you I tend towards the dry rieslings which is a new thing for me as I’ve always stayed away from anything riesling.

We just got back from a short tour of Beamsville in Niagara, and for the first time we drank Ice Wines which were so good we actually purchased a few. Have since consumed the Cabernet Ice Wine from Tawse, and it was really spectacular. Two more to go – and we’re going back to get some more at the beginning of August.

I’ve heard about some of the vineyards in the Finger Lakes – would you recommend any in particular? On occasion we drive between Syracuse and Buffalo, and pass by that area.

Maxine