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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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2005 PILLITTERI VIDAL ICEWINE |
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Tasting Notes: A bright golden, almost alluring color hints at the elegance of this absolutely stellar Icewine. The nose is filled with beautifully ripened tropical oasis fruits of mango, limes and pineapple, followed so subtly by perfumed floral undertones. A taste of this Icewine reveals its full opulence, with the richness swirling gracefully round the mouth like a faithful dog drunk on beer chasing his tail, filling the palate with an explosion of lush fruits of mangos, pawpaw and passion fruit, tailing with hints of pineapple and lychees. The fruit driven sweetness is supported perfectly with the well-balanced acidity and the lingering heat, which fades gracefully. A perfect delicacy with fruit salad, St. Agur cheese, and even orange pound cake, but is an absolute taste sensation with foie gras. The 2005 Icewine wines were difficult to produce due to the lack of cold evenings throughout the winter season. Additionally, the crop was severely light inhibiting many wineries and grape growers from leaving grapes on the vine risking potential dessert style wines. Harvest of the Late Harvest grapes occurred earlier than usual around late November and early December, yielding juice with an average sugar level of 38.3 Brix. The juice was seeded with VL1 or EC1118 yeast and fermented in stainless steel tanks over a period of 5-6 weeks. Post fermentation the wine was protein stabilized prior to sterile filtration and bottling.
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Box 1727, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario |
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