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| RED ICEWINE 2008 VQA Niagara Peninsula |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
STRATUS |
| This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah has a very light reddish pink colour. Spicy, sweet, caramel-plum nose with some ripe strawberry notes. Spicy, very sweet, plummy, ripe red apple-strawberry flavours with a lingering , caramel-tinged finish. A Vintages Essential. Similar to the recommended 2007 (**+) released October 2008 as a VEC at $39.95. |
CSPC |
56689 |
| Type |
Icewine |
| Agent |
Sta Win |
| Country |
Canada |
| Region |
Ontario |
| Rating |
**+/***
Sweet Plummy-Strawberries |
| LCBO Note |
Status |
A Vintage Assessments Explorer's Selection! |
| Visit www.stratuswines.com to learn about some of the sustainable initiatives of this unique premium winery. TASTING NOTE: (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah): light ruby colour; raspberry rhubarb nose; semisweet with racy acidity; cranberry, pomegranate flavours; clean and lingering. Score 91. (Tony Aspler, www.tony-aspler.com, A Wine Lover's Diary, June 3, 2009) |
Price |
$ 39.95 |
| Bottle Size |
200 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - February 6, 2010 |
| Cases bought |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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