Category: organic grapes, white wine

Tags: California, Lake County, Mendocino County, riesling

Bonterra Vineyards is located in Hopland, Mendocino County California. They are dedicating to producing wine with organic grapes. Their 2009 riesling is sourced from primarily Lake County fruit, with some home-grown Mendocino fruit thrown in for good measure. The fruit is certified by CCOF. The wine offers aroma of stone fruits of peach and apricot, smelling slightly sweet. On the palate the wine is fresh and spritzy. It is off dry in style meaning there is residual sugar present but it is well balanced by acidity. The result is a fresh, pleasant wine that may not deliver a massive mouthfeel or soaring finish but worthy nonetheless (and a good value to boot). Drink young (and like us with a long pour)! 86 points.

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