2023 Jackson-Triggs Reserve Vidal Icewine 375ml
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This exquisite wine exhibits aromas of Mandarin orange, fresh apricot, nectarine, grapefruit zest, yellow plum and sweet Asian pear. An extremely vibrant and complex nose transitions into an intriguing yet balanced palate that delivers incredible balance between acid and sweetness, delivering beautiful length for a classic Niagara Icewine.
Vineyard Notes
The growing season started behind schedule with bud break mid-May. Weather during bloom and leading up to veraison saw above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Weather conditions turned favorable from early September on with perfect ripening weather. Harvest kicked off mid-September with our first pick
of Pinot Meunier for our sparkling program. Slow, steady ripening thanks to dry and mild weather allowed for wide picking windows for most varieties with fruit in immaculate condition. Harvest wrapped up on November 21st with our final pick of Merlot concluding a “classic” Niagara vintage. Weather conditions leading up to Icewine harvest in January were ideal, setting the stage for perfect expression of varietal character for all of our Icewines.
Production Notes
After undergoing a series of freeze, thaw cycles the Vidal was harvested at-12 degrees on January 20th. Pressing took place over 48 hours as the grapes began to thaw before being basket pressed to stainless steel tanks. After the juice had cold settled for 72 hours, it was racked off and inoculated with an Icewine specific yeast designed to handle the extremely high sugar. The fermentation was arrested at a point where the residual sugar and acid were in complete balance. The wine was then bottled under cork to allow for excellent ageability of this uniquely Canadian product.
Food Pairing Notes
Very versatile, this wine goes beyond dessert – try it with savoury dishes like spicy Pad Thai, pâté, and barbecue pulled pork. Perfect with homemade apple pie, peach cobbler and fruit cheesecakes. Ideal with gorgonzola, Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses.
Product Reviews
Yessenia Lazo
(Sep 11, 2011 at 1:10 AM)
awesome!!!!
pamela
(Dec 25, 2015 at 8:36 PM)
Enjoyed the after dinner drink. Question can the wine be placed back in the freezer once it has been opened?
Evsteel
(Jan 15, 2016 at 5:07 AM)
This is the absolute perfect blend of flavor and texture. My rating for this wine should be a 7 because it is the best wine I have ever tasted. I now know what people mean when they say "Fine Wine". 3 Words........ Get a bottle
Tomahawkcounty
(Aug 1, 2021 at 12:00 AM)
Beautiful and full-flavored, this icewine I can spend sone time just with the nose, a tropical fruit I can't identify. The sweetness and acidity feel integrated and the overall flavor has a point of focus that is outstanding and satisfying. I will be picking up a few more of these. 96 pts.