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Technical Data
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Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc
Production:
9 000 bottles (50 ml)
3800 cases (200 ml)
1000 cases (375 ml)
Alcohol: 11.6% w/v
Titratable Acidity: 10.8 g/L
pH: 3.33
Residual Sugar: 219 g/L
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Tasting Notes
A typical Cabernet Franc
Icewine colour of light salmon is displayed in this wine which
usually has the most elegant colour of all Pillitteri red
Icewines. A nose which is young and closed is also typical for
the age and will open with further cellaring. Presently, light
wild honey, maple syrup and subtle floral notes of purple
violets fill the nose with a light straw complexity. The
elegant and lush palate ensues next with balanced acidity fully
filling the mouth with intense body and weight showing evidence
of the potential to come. Strawberry puree, kiwi, blueberries
and black raspberries dominate with mild tannin giving a
supporting backbone. The heavenly finish is not cloying. It is
simply filled with wonderful fruit complexities that linger for
a great length. Enjoy with chocolate, fruit based desserts,
creamy desserts and blue cheeses.
Production Notes
The Icewine juice had a Brix
content of 40.7° before fermentation. The long cool stainless steel
ferment took place over two and a half months. Similar to the other
amazing Icewines of 2002, no additions, blending or fining was
required post fermentation, the wine was simply perfect on its own.
Will age at least 10 years for increased complexity.
Harvest Data
Harvesting the Cabernet Franc
grapes for Icewine was simple in comparison to 1997 and 2001 due to
the abundance of cold weather in the winter of 2004. Grapes were
harvested in late December at 40.7 Brix at a frigid -11C.
Awards
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Year |
Competition |
Award |
Wine |
Vintage |
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2006 |
Decanter Awards |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
International Wine Challenge (UK) |
Seal of Approval |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
International Wine & Spirits Competition (UK) |
Silver |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
Japan Wine Challenge |
Gold |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
Japan Wine Challenge |
Best Canadian Wine |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
STARWINE INTERNNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
Canadian Wine Awards |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
Toronto Wine & Cheese Show |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
Dallas Morning News Wine Competition |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
L.A. County Fair, Wines of the World Competition |
Silver |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
San Francisco International Wine Competition |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2006 |
Ontario Wine Awards |
Silver |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2007 |
Sélections Mondial Des Vines |
Gold |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2008 |
International Wine Challenge (UK) |
commended |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2004 |
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2004 |
American Wine Society |
Silver |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2003 |
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2005 |
Vinexpo |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2003 |
|
2005 |
International Wine & Spirits Competition (UK) |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2003 |
|
2005 |
Dallas Morning News Wine Competition |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2003 |
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2003 |
American Wine Society |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2002 |
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2004 |
International Wine & Spirits Competition (UK) |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2002 |
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2004 |
Canadian Wine Awards |
Bronze |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2002 |
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2004 |
Wine Access Wine Magazine |
93/100 |
Cabernet Franc Icewine |
2002 |
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