2025 Lost Slough Vineyard Cortese, Clarksburg

aroma

rock salt, fresh clover, white grapefruit 

flavor

umami, white sage, Eureka lemon

food pairings

fried oysters, caesar salad, chicken yakitori

The Lost Slough Vineyard lies in the heart of the Clarksburg AVA just east of the Sacramento River. It is planted below sea level (!) on the black peat soils of the California Delta. An advanced levee ststem holds back the vast tidal river waters. This interior zone sees hot days, but cooler nights from breezes blowing off the bay. The vineyard is under the direction of multi-generational grower Celia McCormack and her capable crew at KG Vineyard Management.