The story behind Icon
Icon Riesling comes out of Brotherhood Winery in New York's Hudson Valley, founded by Jean Jaques in 1839 and still the oldest continuously operating winery in the United States. The fruit is drawn from cool-climate New York ground, Hudson Valley and the Finger Lakes, where Riesling ripens slowly and keeps its acid.
Fermentation runs cool on neutral yeast, then the wine rests in temperature-controlled stainless steel. No oak, no secondary fruit, nothing added. You get green apple, grapefruit, peach and white flowers over a fine line of acidity. We have poured this for customers who swore they did not like Riesling and watched them come back for a second glass.
Explore the Icon range
One Riesling carries the Icon name in our market, and it is the one worth knowing. Here is how it sits on the shelf.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Riesling 750mL | White wine, 100% Riesling | 11.5% to 12.0% ABV | Green apple, grapefruit, peach, white flowers, crisp acid |
| Icon Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon | Varies by vintage | Dark fruit, firm structure, the Icon red anchor |
| Icon Merlot 750mL | Red wine, Merlot | Varies by vintage | Plum and soft tannin, an easy weeknight pour |
| Icon Pinot Noir 750mL | Red wine, Pinot Noir | Varies by vintage | Red cherry, light body, gentle earth |
| Brotherhood New York Riesling | White wine, Riesling | Varies by vintage | The house style behind the Icon label |
Which Icon is right for you?
Icon Riesling 750mL runs $13.98, which is honest money for a wine made by a house that has been at it since 1839. The Icon reds sit at $17.99 across Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir, so a mixed case stays reasonable. Stock on the Icon line moves and some bottles show as out right now, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 and we will tell you what is on the floor today. Buy Icon Riesling online when it is in, or pick it up curbside for free.
Crisp, low fuss, under $14, and it handles takeout and leftovers.
Off-dry edge tames spiced dishes and creamy sides at a crowd price.
Light, cherry-driven and gentle, an easy bridge from white wine.