2012 Legends Vidal Icewine

Description

From grapes traditionally frozen on the vine, hand-picked from Niagara’s finest vineyards evolves this rare and unique wine with luscious sweetness and beautiful flavours of apricot, pineapple and honey. Very clean and focused with excellent balance.

Release Date: August 2011
VQA Appellation: Niagara Peninsula
Size: 375 ml
Technical Data: 100% Vidal

Alcohol: 10%
Sugar Code: 20
Food pairing: Creme brulée, blue Brie or simply to savour on its own.

Craig Pinhey

Aged icewine isn’t that common, but it can be complex, like this. It has umami notes, and complexity, with maple and caramel flavours, and silky texture. It is very sweet and lacks acidity, but it is delicious. 89 points