Vidal Blanc Iced Wine
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Our 2022 iced wine shows tempting aromas of apricot, mandarin, pineapple and honeycomb. These concentrated aromas, a product of the grapes being pressed while frozen, continue and linger on the palate, supported by vibrant acidity that keeps the wine in balance with the high residual sugar for a truly decadent experience. Try with steamed lobster with drawn butter or enjoy with lemon biscotti or angel-food cake.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Vidal Blanc
Appellation
Finger Lakes
Harvest Date
November 9th, 2021
Acid
1.13%
pH
3.31
Fermentation
X5 | Length: 49 days
Bottling Date
November 9th, 2021
Residual Sugar
18.2% by weight
Alcohol %
10.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This beautifully delicate iced wine shows tempting aromas of apricot, mandarin, lemon sugar cookie and nectarine blossom. These concentrated aromas, a product of the grapes being pressed while frozen, continue and linger on the palate, supported by vibrant acidity that keeps the wine in balance with the high residual sugar for a truly decadent experience.
Vineyard Notes
88.5% Vidal Blanc from Glenora Farms (West Side, Seneca Lake)
11.5% Vidal Blanc from Knapp Vineyards (West Side, Cayuga Lake)
Production Notes
Yeasts: ST Blanc | Length: 27 days
Winemaker Notes
The grapes for this unique wine were picked, then artificially frozen. They were then pressed while frozen yielding a small amount of juice at 35% sugar. The juice was then slowly fermented at a cool temperature to retain the full complexity of flavors.
Food Pairing Notes
Try with steamed lobster with drawn butter or enjoy with lemon biscotti or angel-food cake.
Production
124 Cases
Product Reviews
Bea Russell
(Aug 7, 2016 at 7:23 AM)
kimmi
(Oct 9, 2015 at 6:53 AM)
Best wine I have ever tasted! So sweet and really bursting with flavor!!!