New York State Flashcards
1
Q
Finger Lakes produce dry Riesling.New York State is very cold.how is Riesling able to ripen here?
A
The vineyards are located immediately next to the Finger Lakes which are very deep glacial lakes that store heat well into November thus creating a microclimate around the lakes able to ripen Riesling.
2
Q
However most hybrids are not used for the production of wine.What their main use?
A
They are primarily used for rootstocks.As one of the parent vines will be American it is likely to have resistance to phylloxera.
