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link to winery website or email  2002 Vidal Icewine   a link to the VQA website

wine chemistry at work Tech Information: 03-17-07 $ 26.95 / 200ml (S: Sweet A: 10) Winery



"DATE: 03-23-07 Appearance: Gold.
Nose: Peaches and honey, a hint of sweet oak.
Palate: Sweet with soft acidity, heavyweight. Big style icewine follows the nose well to a long clean finish.
Conclusions: Big rich Vidal icewine which should be good to 2010 or longer. Sweetness of the oak adds to the sweetness of the wine. Big wine compared to 2003, but not (to me) as interesting." lfw

FROM THE PRODUCERS:"Any oak aging for Icewine is a departure from the traditional, but the choice of American oak barrels, with their sweet, spicy character is appropriate and has complemented the sweet fruitiness of this Icewine. The winemaker has made sure the effect of the oak is subtle, so it does not detract from the glorious peachiness and citrus character of the juice. The oak has added a bit of exotic clove aromatics combined with some luscious vanilla. Look also for notes of brown sugar, peach preserve and some dried apricot with just a hint of coconut. The flavors are complex and satisfying.

This is like drinking your cake and having it too. Just don't mix your Icewine with an overly sweet cake as you could smother the elegance of the succulent wine. Try shortbread, fruit cake or tarte tatin instead. Creamy cheeses with veins of blue provide a satisfying blend of contrasting flavors and, for something ultra decadent at your holiday parties, try this Icewine with some paté de foie gras.

Drink now - 2010."

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