Alexander PeartreeTasting Director
Reviews wines from Italy and New York.
In addition to holding Level 3 Certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), Peartree has worked in many facets of the wine world, including years of winery experience in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, public relations experience and over three years at Wine Enthusiast in the Tasting and Review department. With a clear understanding of the production, import and public relations sectors, Peartree manages the daily operations, communications and content of the Tasting Department, as well as writing articles for the print magazine and website.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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Rosé Reigns Supreme: A Conversation with Wölffer Estate’s Roman Roth April 25, 2022 Tasting Editor Alexander Peartree chats with winemaker Roman Roth of Wölffer Estate about making and…
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After a Two-Year Hiatus, Italian Wine Trade Show Vinitaly Returns April 21, 2022 Overall attendance at the Italian wine fair was down, but participants were eager to reengage…
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'We Have Really Tried To Push Ourselves,' Says Fred Merwarth, Winemaker of the Year | Wine Enthusiast’s 2021 Wine Star Awards November 18, 2021 Merwarth’s skill and vision has brought the pioneering Finger Lakes winery to new heights.
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The Italian Winemakers Reviving an Ancient Region August 3, 2021 Commercial winemaking in Vulture goes back nearly 100 years. But these Italian wineries are bringing…

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Fulkerson 2019 Semi-Dry Estate Grown Riesling (Seneca Lake) Aromas of pressed apples and lemons meld with steeped black-tea leaves on the nose. It's… 89 Points $15
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Hosmer 2020 Sauvignon Blanc (Cayuga Lake) Bright aromas of chopped herbs, mixed citrus and papaya lead to a zesty, racy palate.… 89 Points $22
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Living Roots 2019 Golden Bosc Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes) Perky aromas of yellow apple and lemon peel blend, with an earthy honeycomb wax note… 89 Points $22
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Pindar Vineyards 2020 Estate Bottled Riesling (North Fork of Long Island) Pristine aromas of candied mango, orange oil and dried hay are shot through with lots… 89 Points $22
