Vintage Report
Spring was cooler and later than usual which delayed budburst, but with an overall fruit set that was quite good. A long run of dry, warm weather followed in the summer helping accelerate ripening. Ideal grape growing conditions continued into fall through all of September, which saw record warm temperatures and enabled a long hang-time on the vines. Harvest began on September 16 and finished November 3, with the Icewine picked just over a month later in early December. The warm autumn temperatures gave us whites with big, ripe tropical flavours and reds that show juicy tannin development.
Tasting Notes
Naturally frozen on the vine, our 2009 Vidal Icewine is decadent and exotic. This Icewine is filled with baked pear, caramel and spice notes balanced with nice acidity. Concentrated and opulent, yet finishes clean with a long aftertaste of apricot and honey.
Food Pairing Notes
The perfect finish to an evening, this icewine can be an aperitif on its own or paired with dried or fresh fruit, mild cheeses, pastries or custards.
Winemaker’s Notes
| 100% Vidal | |
| 8.5% Alc. | R.S. 280 g/l | T.A. 13.0 g/l | Brix at Harvest: 38.0 ° | 375 mL & 200 mL | |
| Oaked: | Unoaked |
| Harvest: | Harvested: December 7, 2009 |
| Vineyards: | Naramata & Kelowna |
