Last week, I posted my review of Keuka Spring Vineyard’s 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling as the first of six reviews of rieslings from the Finger Lakes’ new 2010 vintage. I now turn to the second wine in this series, Lucas Vineyards 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling. Lucas Vineyards is the oldest winery on Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes growing region of New York. It’s dry, sweet, and sparkling wines are all available for purchase online. Lucas’ 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling displays similar overall characteristics to its Keuka Spring counterpart, but with some subtle differences.
Lucas Vineyards 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling
This wine is pale yellow with traditional riesling aromas of balloon rubber, peaches, and hints of citrus. It has good acidity and a slightly viscous mouth feel. Flavors of slightly under-ripe peaches and apples dominate the palate with citrus accents. Lucas’ 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling would pair well with certain pasta and seafood dishes, cheese and fruit plates, and light desserts that would not overpower the wine with sugar. Like its counterpart from Keuka Spring, this wine is priced just about right and is an affordable offering for any informal gathering. 
1/2, appx. $13.99 per bottle.
