Hunt Country Finger Lakes New York

Hunt Country Mixed 6-Pack
$84.99 (Normally $120.94) 30% off List Price
2007 Vignoles Late Harvest 375ml
2007 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 375ml
NV Cream Sherry 500ml
2010 Valvin Muscat 750ml
2010 Pinot Gris 750ml
NV Dolce di Moscato 750ml

Hunt Country Mixed 3-Pack
$57.99 (Normally $76.97) 25% off List Price
2007 Vignoles Late Harvest 375ml
2007 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 375ml
NV Cream Sherry 500ml

Hunt Country Mixed 6-Pack
$79.99 (Normally $114.94) 30% off List Price
2007 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 375ml
2 2010 Valvin Muscat 750ml
NV Dolce di Moscato 750ml
2 2010 Pinot Gris 750ml

Hunt Country Mixed White Case
$122.99 (Normally $175.88) 30% off List Price
4 2010 Valvin Muscat 750ml
4 NV Dolce di Moscato 750ml
4 2010 Pinot Gris 750ml
CT links above

Previous offer:
3/11/11

I bought the vignoles and ice wine when it was offered "a long time ago". The ice wine was wonderful, not as syrupy as other ice wine.

The vignoles was not my favorite. I have had a few others from the Finger Lakes. While it was still tasty, it was not as good as the ice wine. Not sure if that is a fair comparison.

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Question for the winemaker: Is there a difference between Vidal and Vidal Blanc grapes? If not, why are you specifying Vidal Blanc on your wines? Thanks!

Last Fall, we had a Buffalo/WNY Woot gathering in the Finger Lakes and we stopped in at Hunt Country. We had a very nice pre-arranged tour of the facilities and a very nice tasting opportunity in the tasting room. Typically, I prefer reds, but whites and dessert wines do have a place in my life. I really like the wines from Hunt Country. They craft their wines with care. Be bold. Give 'em a try!

burns72 wrote:I bought the vignoles and ice wine when it was offered "a long time ago". The ice wine was wonderful, not as syrupy as other ice wine.

The vignoles was not my favorite. I have had a few others from the Finger Lakes. While it was still tasty, it was not as good as the ice wine. Not sure if that is a fair comparison.

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The Late Harvest Vignoles is not nearly as sweet as the Ice Wine and also retails for half the price. I'm a big fan of both wines and Hunt Country in general.

I just bought a mixed case from them a couple weeks ago but in for more to support their presence on woot!

I'm a case club member at their winery, and I like their wine a lot. I'm not sure if they ever stop here to check the forums, but I will put bahwm's question on their facebook site.

Here is the answer: It is the same grape. Saying Vidal Blanc is like giving the first and last name of a person. Thanks for your interst!!!

I just moved to Iowa from New York. Sad to see they don't ship here. I will miss their wines.

I live in the Finger Lakes.
I drink this wine.
I love my life.
[EOL]

Awesome to see some NY wines here. I'd like to throw a request for some Finger Lakes rieslings into the magic request hat.

bahwm wrote:Question for the winemaker: Is there a difference between Vidal and Vidal Blanc grapes? If not, why are you specifying Vidal Blanc on your wines? Thanks!

Hi Bahwm!
Vidal and Vidal Blanc are the same grape. Vidal Blanc is the official name. The grape was developed in France in the 1930s by Jean Louis Vidal, and is a favorite of genuine icewine producers like ourselves, because of its cold weather hardiness and ability to produce great natural acidity and sweetness.
-- Jim Alsina, HCV

bahwm wrote:Last Fall, we had a Buffalo/WNY Woot gathering in the Finger Lakes and we stopped in at Hunt Country. We had a very nice pre-arranged tour of the facilities and a very nice tasting opportunity in the tasting room. Typically, I prefer reds, but whites and dessert wines do have a place in my life. I really like the wines from Hunt Country. They craft their wines with care. Be bold. Give 'em a try!

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the winery tour (I'm one of the guides..!)

chipgreen wrote:The Late Harvest Vignoles is not nearly as sweet as the Ice Wine and also retails for half the price. I'm a big fan of both wines and Hunt Country in general.

I just bought a mixed case from them a couple weeks ago but in for more to support their presence on woot!

Dear ChipGreen,
Thanks so much ... your support is very much appreciated!!
-- Jim Alsina, HCV

fuzzy103 wrote:I just moved to Iowa from New York. Sad to see they don't ship here. I will miss their wines.

I'm so sorry about that! We have petitioned the State of Iowa to waive the $5,000 bond requirement, which would cost us $500/year, too much for a little winery like us, but so far no luck. We do ship to some of your neighbors -- Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri -- might you have a Woot-friend or -relative there who could Woot for you? ;-)

marion14505 wrote:I live in the Finger Lakes.
I drink this wine.
I love my life.
[EOL]

Great!!
:-)

dah7m wrote:Awesome to see some NY wines here. I'd like to throw a request for some Finger Lakes rieslings into the magic request hat.

Dear Dah7m,
Thanks! I wish we had enough Riesling to be able to offer some to Wooters. It's on my wish list, too!
--- Jim Alsina, HCV

jimhcv wrote:Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the winery tour (I'm one of the guides..!)

Hey Jim! Thanks for answering my questions and popping on the boards. I believe that you were our guide that beautiful day in October! Good to see you around. Maybe we'll get a chance to see you again before the snows fly!

Did someone say Finger Lakes?

One of the "mixed six packs" only features five wines in the description and the photo only shows five bottles.

I know Cesare says two, but how many bottles of the Valvin Muscat are in the pack that includes the following?

1 icewine
X Muscat(s)
1 Dolce di Muscato
2 Pinot Gris

It's the difference between whether I pull the trigger or not...

Bione wrote:One of the "mixed six packs" only features five wines in the description and the photo only shows five bottles.

I know Cesare says two, but how many bottles of the Valvin Muscat are in the pack that includes the following?

1 icewine
X Muscat(s)
1 Dolce di Muscato
2 Pinot Gris

It's the difference between whether I pull the trigger or not...

Dear Bione,
Thanks for your note. There are a total of 6 bottles of wine, including 2 bottles of Valvin Muscat. I do hope you pull that trigger ... I think you'll enjoy this Woot!
Best wishes,
Jim Alsina, Hunt Country Vineyards

bahwm wrote:Hey Jim! Thanks for answering my questions and popping on the boards. I believe that you were our guide that beautiful day in October! Good to see you around. Maybe we'll get a chance to see you again before the snows fly!

Thanks! Please do stop by the winery this fall!

paperthinwalls wrote:Did someone say Finger Lakes?

Yes, we did! The Finger Lakes is a great place to live, a perfect place for a getaway, and one of the best kept secrets in the wine world ... sshhhhhh!

So happy to see some NY wine on this site. I always look for it but, hardly ever see it. I have moved away from NY state so this deal was awesome! Thanks

jimhcv wrote:Thanks! Please do stop by the winery this fall!

I may be stopping by as well. We have to travel from OH to VT for a wedding in early October and we're thinking about hitting up the Finger Lakes for a couple days on the way back home.

Jim, you sent me a card previously that was good for free tasting and winery tour but I misplaced it.... any chance I could still take advantage of the offer?

Knowing that I have more on the way, I am enjoying a glass of Late Harvest Vignoles right now.

I love this wine, maybe even more than the Ice Wine. It's bursting with fruit - apricots, nectarines, tangerines, peaches, pears, green apples, grapefruit.... with a nice tart acidic bite on the finish.

I too have enjoyed Hunt Country offerings before. Never heard of them till another wooter posted on the 'other deals' list. In for some more, although I dislike purchases on Thursdays, foodie or gardener days.

trweber82 wrote:So happy to see some NY wine on this site. I always look for it but, hardly ever see it. I have moved away from NY state so this deal was awesome! Thanks

Dear TRWeber32,
Thanks for taking advantage of this Woot!! I hope you enjoy the wines.
-- Jim Alsina, Hunt Country Vineyards

chipgreen wrote:I may be stopping by as well. We have to travel from OH to VT for a wedding in early October and we're thinking about hitting up the Finger Lakes for a couple days on the way back home.

Jim, you sent me a card previously that was good for free tasting and winery tour but I misplaced it.... any chance I could still take advantage of the offer?

Knowing that I have more on the way, I am enjoying a glass of Late Harvest Vignoles right now.

I love this wine, maybe even more than the Ice Wine. It's bursting with fruit - apricots, nectarines, tangerines, peaches, pears, green apples, grapefruit.... with a nice tart acidic bite on the finish.

Sure, just send me an email (Jim@HuntWines.com) and I'll re-send the card!

chipgreen wrote:I may be stopping by as well. We have to travel from OH to VT for a wedding in early October and we're thinking about hitting up the Finger Lakes for a couple days on the way back home.

Jim, you sent me a card previously that was good for free tasting and winery tour but I misplaced it.... any chance I could still take advantage of the offer?

Knowing that I have more on the way, I am enjoying a glass of Late Harvest Vignoles right now.

I love this wine, maybe even more than the Ice Wine. It's bursting with fruit - apricots, nectarines, tangerines, peaches, pears, green apples, grapefruit.... with a nice tart acidic bite on the finish.

Great description of the burst of flavors in Late Harvest Vignoles! I'm so glad you like it. We're discussing now whether we'll be able to do another late harvest wine this year. It depends on the amount of botrytis fungus that forms in the early summer (we want more) vs. September/October (we want less)!