Cascata Winery's Cascade Riesling Wins Double Gold

The semi-dry white wine from the New York winery is praised for its citrus and mineral notes.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A bottle of Cascata Winery's Cascade Riesling 2007, a semi-dry white wine from the Finger Lakes region of New York, was brought to a relaxing porch gathering. The wine, which has won a double gold medal in a competition, was described as having a pale color, citrus and apricot aromas, and a palate of lemon peel, minerals, and a hint of petrol, making it an appealing wine for both sipping and food pairing.

Why it matters

The Cascade Riesling highlights the quality of wines coming out of the Finger Lakes region, which has become known for its exceptional Rieslings and other cool-climate varietals. Cascata Winery is a boutique winery that combines wine production with an art gallery and bed & breakfast, showcasing the region's growing reputation for wine tourism.

The details

The Cascade Riesling is one of Cascata Winery's semi-dry white wines, produced at their estate in Watkins Glen, New York, near Seneca Lake. The winery's tasting room is housed in a 19th century home on a beautiful property, and their portfolio includes dry and semi-dry Vinifera, French-American hybrids, and sweet Labrusca wines.

  • The Cascade Riesling 2007 was tasted on the porch in Kingston, Pennsylvania in 2026.

The players

Cascata Winery

A boutique winery, art gallery, and bed & breakfast located in Watkins Glen, New York, near Seneca Lake, known for producing a variety of dry, semi-dry, and sweet wines.

Robin

Brought the bottle of Cascata Winery's Cascade Riesling 2007 to share with the group on the porch.

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The takeaway

The Cascade Riesling demonstrates the Finger Lakes region's growing reputation for high-quality, food-friendly white wines that can be enjoyed both for sipping and pairing with meals, even in a relaxed porch setting.