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| Wine Name: |
2007 Laura White (VG+,OS) *NEW* |
| Vintage: |
2007 |
| Wine Type: |
white, dry, medium-bodied |
| VQA Appellation: |
Niagara Peninsula |
| Bottle Size: |
750 ml |
| Winery: |
Creekside Estate Winery |
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| Sweetness: |
0 |
| Expert Rating: |
DL-OS |
| Expert Rating: |
TA-VG+ |
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| Winery Food Recommendation: |
| Good with light grilled fish and shellfish, spicy Thai dishes, steamed curried mussels or jerk chicken. |
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| Description |
THE VINTAGE
2007 was a Canadian vintner’s delight. A mild winter and ensured that the vines were healthy and productive during the 2007 growing season. The summer was fairly dry and warm with some drought conditions and cases of heat stress were observed in some vineyards. The fall was generally a dry one with warm sunny days and cool nights on average. Periodic rainfall plumped the grapes up nicely creating excellent tonnage. Just about every grape variety performed well in 2007 both red and white varieties showed good sugar levels, flavour concentration and acidity.
TASTING NOTES
An eclectic blend of noble white varietals partially aged in older barrels for a touch of spice. The nose is a floral, complex combination of tropical and citrus fruits with floral notes. The palate is full bodied and intensely flavoured with a balancing acidity cleansing the finish. Perfect to enjoy now or age for added complexity.
WINEMAKER’S PRODUCTION NOTES
A unique blend 36.6% Sauvignon Blanc, 23.9% Chardonnay, 15.8% Pinot Gris, 7.9% Viognier, 3.9% Riesling. The grapes for this white assemblage were harvested from carefully selected lots found throughout Niagara. The grape varieties were individually processed, fermented (Pinot Gris was wild fermentation) and aged separately-- roughly 50% barrel fermented, 25% barrel aged, 25% stainless steel. The oak used was old French oak to give complex mouthfeel without any oak flaovours or aromatics. . After 9 months ageing, the wines were brought together and worked into their final blend. Bottled September 24th 2008.
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| 2007 Laura White |
| submitted by: David Lawrason |
This is very well made, complex, spicy dry white from sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, viognier, riesling and wild fermented pinot gris, all aged in barrel. Nicely balanced, firm but not austere. The nose is lifted and exotic with clove, dried orange, lime and lemongrass. Stays well focused, with excellent length. Try grilled tuna.
(DL 07/09) |
| 2007 Laura White |
| submitted by: Tony Aspler |
Colour: medium straw
Nose: spicy, aromatic, peach and tropical fruit
Taste: off-dry, orange, peach and spice; well balanced, clean finish
Drinkability: Now
(TA 07/09) |
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