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Vidal Icewine Canadian Oak
vinification / notes at bottling


reviews / awards


aging notes
2002 The earliest harvest of Icewine on record - December 2, 2002. The grapes were hand-harvested in excellent condition.

tasting notes at bottling The flavours are exceptionally fresh. After a slow, cool fermentation, the wine was aged in Canadian oak barrels for seven months. The nose and palate show tropical fruit with overtones of coconut and vanilla. The wine is very well balanced with a good core of acidity and a long, long finish.

total production: 40 cases (200 ml bottles)
4.5 out of 5 stars
Oak aged Icewine, like other offbeat Icewines that are Cabernet-based or sparkling, often fall victim to being more novelty item than seriously good wine. In this case, the Canadian oak adds some focus and intrigue to the fresh pineapple and peach aromas and flavours. Winemaker Derek Barnett calls this stunning wine his Pina Colada because of its distinct pineapple and coconut notes. This is classic Icewine served up with a touch of elegance.
Chris Waters, The St. Catharines Standard. September 13, 2003

The local oak…added a magical spiciness and lift to Lailey 2002 Vidal Icewine.
Billy Munnelly, Billy's Best Bottles. Fall 2003

This is one of those mouth-coating icewines that stuns you with its sheer opulence. It has delicious honeyed tropical fruit aromas and flavours that are softly tempered by acidity. It’s so rich and decadent that you should sip it alone as dessert or off-set the sweet fruit with something acidic, like sharp, salty blue cheese or raspberries sprinkled with balsamic vinegar. Rod Phillips, www.winecurrent.com November 2004.

 

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