PAUSA Wines & Pairings - Boundary Breaks, A Seneca Lake Love Affair

“Boundary Breaks belongs in the first league of North American Riesling producers.” Stuart Pigott, Author

Boundary Breaks was established on the east side of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes AVA of New York. In 2007, owner Bruce Murray purchased a 120-acre farm that had been in the same family since 1850. Bruce, who grew up in Central New York,  came to the wine business after a 30 year career in publishing.  His love of Riesling and the  and the desire to return where his roots ran the deepest led him to the Finger Lakes.  Murray’s goal was to develop a vineyard that could yield Finger Lakes Rieslings that were comparable to some of the great Rieslings of Germany and Alsace.  The climate and deep waters of Seneca Lake provided the perfect place for Bruce to plant Riesling. Boundary Breaks Finger Lakes Dry No. 239 riesling was ranked 86 on Wine Spectator Top 100. It was the first time on the list for the Seneca Lake winery.

The focus for Boundary Breaks was exclusively Riesling but has evolved to include a Loire inspired Cabernet Franc, a Bordeaux style blend of Merlot and Cabernet, Gewurztraminer, and a non-oaked Chardonnay. There are four Rieslings  that are made in four different styles using select clones ranging from bone dry to medium sweet, and in years when Mother Nature provides the ideal weather, a traditional Ice Wine. The focus and dedication of the project is a revelation in the region and one which is helping redefine the potential in the Finger Lakes AVA.

Presented by Chef Kendall Kay of KKayCooks  and Paul Mozeley - head of sales at  Boundary Breaks

Live music provided by Stu Weissman, guitar

FIRST COURSE

Salmon Rillettes ( smoked salmon, poached salmon, shallots, creme fraîche )

Boundary Breaks, Bubbly Dry Riesling No. 356 Finger Lakes (2019)

Boundary Breaks, Cabernet Franc Rosé Finger Lakes (2021)

SECOND COURSE

Flammekueche (Bacon/onion tarte) ("Pizza "with caramelized onions, bacon, fromage blanc)

Boundary Breaks, Cabernet Franc Finger Lakes (2020)

Boundary Breaks, Harmonic Red Finger Lakes (2018)

THIRD COURSE

Braised Sauerkraut with mixed meats ( Sauerkraut cooked in resting, bacon, onions, juniper berries, smoked ham an a dirt of sausages)

Boundary Breaks, Riesling Reserve No. 198 Single Vineyard/Estate Grown Finger Lakes (2019)

Boundary Breaks, Dry Riesling No. 239 Finger Lakes (2019)

FOURTH COURSE

Blue cheese with Mikes Hot Honey Spiced Walnuts

Boundary Breaks, Riesling Single Vineyard Ice Wine Finger Lakes (2020)

$80 per person inlcudes gratuity. Sales tax added during check out.