Reviews
Lot 289 | 2010 California
Riesling
Lush aromatics of apple, honeyed papaya and orange rind are presented on the nose. Fantastic food wine for salads and Asian cuisine.
$11.00
(7 Reviews)
Wine Details
Lot 289 is beautiful and bright from tip to finish. Lush aromatics of apple, honeyed papaya and orange rind are presented on the nose. Very Mosel-like and off-dry on the palate with great palate weight, but brisk acidity to back it up. Fantastic food wine for salads and Asian cuisine.
- Vintage
- 2010
- Appellation
- California
- Grape
- Riesling 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 12.8%
- Cases Produced
- 1500
- Drink/hold
- Now and through 2014
- Release Email
Cam Confidential
Cam Confidential
Clear Lake AVA is a particularly cool climate in California due in large part to the moderating effect the lake has on the surrounding area. This influence lends itself to great success with many different grape varietals. This wine hails from a grower partner and good friend of winemaker Sam's up in the Clear Lake district of Lake County. One of the issues for growers in Lake County is that unless they have brands of their own, offers for their fruit are essentially viewed as a commodity, meaning a grower with great dirt is offered the same for his grapes as the guy down the street with not so good dirt. Our grower partner approached us Summer 2010 and a deal was struck for some terrific Riesling (and Sauvignon Blanc, Lot 288) based on some smaller lots he had made the year prior to show what the vineyard could do.
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David Mac
Verified Purchase
2/6/2020
Apple Crisp!
I drank one bottle of this, went out, baked an apple crisp, then shared a second bottle with a friend (it was a fun night!). This wine was a perfect compliment to a sweet, baked dessert in the late Fall. Crisp and smooth with the perfect balance of dryness.
Mike
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1/28/2014
Nice crisp Riesling
I love the good balance and felt the wine was very crisp! Amazing value.
Angelo
Verified Purchase
1/16/2014
A great Riesling
From its brilliant color, mellow aroma, bright taste and beautiful long duration finish, it is a great wine at the best value.
Teresa
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12/13/2013
Lovely wine!
Nice aroma, light body and great finish!
David
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12/10/2013
Crisp
I found this wine to be crisp and fruity. Too bad is isn't summer, I'm sure I would appreciate the wine even more.
CRAWFORD
Verified Purchase
10/12/2013
Great.
Very light, clean, fruit explodes on palate. Yummmmmmmmm.
Will purchase this Riesling again.
Kristine CalBears
5/3/2013
Fresh, fruity
This wine has a nice light body and smells delightful - melons, pears, and tropical fruit on the nose, and peachy, apple flavors on the palate.