*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the winery.
I know what you are thinking. Napa? Riesling? Really? Yes really, and it’s good. I can’t say that I’ve had a lot of Riesling from Napa. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever previously had any. The 2010 Cornerstone Stepping Stone Riesling registers at 13.5% alcohol by volume content, has a real cork closure, and retails for $18. I seem to have misplaced my photos for this bottle.
Four takeaways from this wine:
1.) A warmer climate riesling, the tropical fruits stood out for me in this offering.
2.) Don’t serve this wine too cold, it will mute the flavors.
3.) I’m universally impressed with the new line of offerings from Cornerstone Cellars.
4.) I would recommend this wine as a great value from Napa.
On the nose I found lemon, stone, honeysuckle, star fruit, and floral notes. In the mouth I got lemon rind, pineapple, spice, honeysuckle, white flowers, perfume, and wet stone. Overall I found the wine to be tropical without being sweet.
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Filed under: California, Cornerstone Cellars, Riesling, White, Wine
