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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 SHIRAZ ICEWINE |
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Tasting Notes:
A world's first – Shiraz Icewine – almost an oxymoron considering the intense heat required to produce outstanding Shiraz coupled with the deadly cold required for Icewine bring to light one of the many reasons why Canadian Icewine is so special. Similar to a red table wine, this Icewine evolves in the glass to a multi-dimensional sensation. Everyone's favourite aromas such as roses, black forest cake, mulled spices, candied apples and honeysuckle fill the nose with a palate of roasted marshmallows, berries, wild strawberries and mint. Rich and sweet with elegant, balanced acidity and an extensively long finish that is heavenly. Enjoy with many desserts including those with chocolate and berries. Amazing with blue cheeses. The Icewine juice had a Brix content of 39.8° before fermentation. The long cool stainless steel ferment took place over two and a half 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 Shiraz 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 in December 27th, 2004 at 39.8° Brix. The average picking temperature was –11 °C.
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