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VIDAL ICEWINE 2016 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES |
Light yellow gold colour. Sweet, very attractive, honeyed, spicy, Seville orange marmalade nose with some faintly tropical caramel notes. Sweet, medium-full bodied, rich, harmonious, spicy, honeyed, vibrant, fresh, pear-tinged, refined Seville orange marmalade flavours with a lingering, bright, well balanced, caramel-tinged finish. Has 9.5% alcohol and 247 g/L residual sugar. This delicious 2016 effort is now a Vintages Essential and comes in a gift box. TONY ASPLER / 93-points / BEST BUY - Rich, spicy, tropical fruit and honey bouquet; full-bodied, and unctuous on the palate with, sweet, honey mango and caramel flavours carried on balancing acidity. Great length. |
CSPC |
565861 |
Type |
Icewine |
Agent |
Cha Des |
Country |
Canada |
Region |
Ontario |
Rating |
***(93 points) Sweet, Spicy, Intense, Seville Orange Marmalade |
LCBO Note |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments! A Best Buy |
Château des Charmes is one of Niagara's most recognized and well-regarded family wineries. This classic Icewine is full-bodied and rich, with a mouth-watering depth, concentration, elegance, and balance with with finessed honey, marmalade, and fruit tones. Enjoy with foie gras or crème brulé. |
Price |
$ 26.95 |
Bottle Size |
200 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - December 9, 2017 |
Cases bought |
100 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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