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VinoCanada Fine Canadian Wines To RUSSIA, the CIS AND uae
Box 1727, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario |
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2004 PILLITTERI MERLOT ICEWINE |
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Tasting Notes:
A luscious, decadent treat that is simply heavenly. High viscosity with a medium dense cherry-like colour entices you from the beginning. Mesmerizing aromas lift from the glass reminiscent of a chocolate lovers dream which also take you back to childhood; chocolate cake in the oven; black forest cake; cherries stewing in an open pot. Intermingled in these aromas are minty green notes, stewed plums, and subtle pansies with a very slight herbal note. A rich, lush palate transcends with high viscosity again but with lovely acidity to balance the wine. It is creamy and as “soft as velvet” yet mouth filling as the elegant tannins gives the wine weight with immense intricacy. Fruit sensations such as banana, dark chocolate sensations such as Nutella and floral sensations such as violets add further depth to the palate and transcend long into the finish which is lengthy, rich and sinful. Enjoy on its own, with chocolate, any berry fruits, blue cheeses or creamy desserts. The Icewine juice had a Brix content of 42.1° before fermentation. The long cool stainless steel ferment took place over three months. Similar to other Icewine’s of this excellent Icewine vintage, no additions, blending or fining was required post fermentation, the wine was simply perfect on its own. Will age at least 5 years for increased complexity however best consumed in its’ youth when the colour is vibrant and the fruit flavours are fresh. Harvest Data: Harvesting the Merlot grapes for Icewine was simple in comparison to other difficult years due to the abundance of cold weather in the winter of 2004 to 2005. Grapes were harvested on January 2nd, 2005 at 42.1° Brix. The average picking temperature was –11 °C.
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Box 1727, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario |
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