MAGNOTTA VIDAL ICEWINE LAKE ERIE NORTH SHORE - 2003

Magnotta has been producing Icewine in Canada since 1991. Vidal Icewine is made from the Vidal grape which is a cross between white grapes from Europe and North America. The Vidal grape has a very thick skin which allows it to resist extreme cold and still thrive.

Harvesting Icewine is a unique process. Grapes are left on the vine until December or January which causes sugars and acids to concentrate in the grapes. When temperatures fall below 15 degrees F, the water inside the grapes turns to ice and the frozen crystals are separated from the juice. The grapes are often picked at night by hand and crushed while they are still frozen. Like Germany, the cold weather makes Canada an excellent location to grow Icewine.

TASTING NOTES:

Thick, luscious, deep golden wine the color of apple cider. Tremendous concentration, with scents and flavors of apricot, peach, pear and honey.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

92 PTS
Phenomenal color with a 22 Sugar level it is unctuous and sweet with sharp acidity. Wonderful pairing to desserts and sharp cheeses.