Nothing But Impressed by Bedell Cellars (NY)

In April and May I tasted a number of wonderful wines from Bedell Cellars. I have always loved Rich Olsen-Harbich's wines. But the recent run of wines has been wonderful. Some of these I tasted at the NY Drinks NY at the Rainbow Room and others I tasted elsewhere.

I have a tremendous amount of respect for Rich, he has been a winemaker on the island for many years, and he's been at the forefront of a number of different fronts, most noticeably in creating the region's AVA and the sustainable movement. That said, he makes tremendous wines.

Bedell Gallery 2017 is a blend of whites 57% Chardonnay, 26% Viognier, 17% Sauvignon Blanc  Wonderful tropical fruits, a big does of minerality and wonderful acidity. I thought this was an extremely lovely wine. 

Bedell Blanc de Blancs 2015 is a 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine. With a big nose of yeast and bread that explodes with ripe apples and pears, with tropical notes, and a lovely, creamy finish. Fine bubbles. A lovely, lovely sparkling wine.

The Bedell Albarino 2018 was spectacular. A lovely saline and fruit combination with incredible zippy-ness. Their first single bottling of this variety I believe. I loved it!

The Bedell Cabernet Franc 2016 was a big, dark, ripe dry red wine. Big dark raspberries, plum, and cassis, velvety and complex, hints of graphite, with a lovely finish. Very very impressive.

The Bedell Malbec 2017 was the crescendo of the tasting of these wines. Big, dark cassis and plum and prune, and stewed dark berries, gave way to a smoothness and rich supple finish.

There's nothing else, but to be impressed by Bedell Cellars.