Tierce
Goes to Washington
Yesterday was such a super day for all of us at Fox Run Vineyards. At
Century Liquor and Wines in Rochester,
U.S. Senator
Charles E. Schumer announced that Tierce Riesling 2010 will be served at the
Presidential Inaugural Luncheon on January 21, 2013. Senator Schumer, Chairman
of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, informed us that
it will be served along with the first course. Thank you Senator Schumer! We are so proud of our senior winemaker Peter
Bell and his winemaking team.
For those who are
not familiar with Tierce (Latin for “third’) - this is a collaborative wine
created by our senior winemaker Peter Bell, with winemakers, Johannes Reinhardt
of Anthony Road and Dave Whiting of Red Newt.
A limited production wine, with approximately 300 cases made each year,
this innovative, “shared” venture brings into play complexities and nuances
that set it apart from all other bottlings coming from single wineries – making
it uniquely Finger Lakes. Says Peter, “It's a one-third each blend of
Riesling lots from each winery. It's all done by a series of punishing
tastings. And ultimately we're looking for an austere style. We talk about
minerality, electricity and tension. Can you quantify them? No, but we know
what we're looking for.” Since the first vintage of Tierce, in 2004, it has
gone on to be recognized as one of the iconic wines of the Finger
Lakes wine region.
As Jim Trezise,
President of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation pointed out - "The
Inaugural Luncheon is the ultimate power lunch in the world, with the President
hosting his Cabinet, leaders of Congress, Supreme Court justices, diplomats,
and others who wield global influence--and who will experience the fine wines
and foods New York now produces."
I’d like to extend
a very special thanks to Jim Trezise, for making this all possible. And Jim
stated it so well. “The 2010 Tierce has won awards and accolades around the
world, and is symbolic of the spontaneous cooperation among Finger
Lakes wine producers.”
Other outstanding
producers from across this great state will be represented at the luncheon as
well, including Bedell Cellars 2009
Merlot, from the North Fork of Long Island, to Rochester’s
Crown Maple Syrup and apples from Golden Harvest Orchards in Otsego, NY.
“The luncheon menu reflects Schumer’s choice of a theme for the 57th Inaugural
Ceremonies. Faith in America’s
Future commemorates the United
States’ perseverance and unity and marks the
sesquicentennial year of the placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the new
Capital Dome in 1863.”
A great day, a
great achievement – and what a superb way to start the New Year!
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| The "Tierce Brothers" with Senator Schumer, from left to right: Peter Bell, Dave Whiting and Johannes Reinhardt. |
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| Peter Bell and I listen to Senator Schumer announcing the great news. |
Scott Osborn, Proprietor
