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| Wine Name: |
2008 Whimsy Fume Blanc*NEW*SOLD OUT (VG+,VG) |
| Vintage: |
2008 |
| Wine Type: |
white, dry, light-bodied |
| VQA Appellation: |
Niagara Peninsula |
| Bottle Size: |
750ml |
| Winery: |
Southbrook Vineyards |
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| Sweetness: |
0 |
| Expert Rating: |
DL-VG |
| Expert Rating: |
TA-VG+ |
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| Winery Food Recommendation: |
| A seafood dream match and perfect for vegan and vegetarian
dishes too. Enjoy Fumé Blanc with Thelonious Monk’s
“Honeysuckle Rose.” |
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| Description |
Varietal : 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: vqa Niagara Peninsula
Vineyards: Watson Vineyard, Wismer Vineyard
Harvested: Watson - Sep. 25, Wismer - Oct. 8,
2008
Brix at harvest: Watson - 18.8°, Wismer - 20°
IN THE WINERY:
After whole cluster pressing, 41% of the juice was chilled and
batonnaged on its fine grape sediment for two weeks in stainless
steel to increase mouthfeel and aromatics. The other 59% was
fermented and aged in French oak (24% new, 35% second fill)
with lees contact for five months. The final result is a blend of the
two components.
Alcohol: 11%
Titratable Acidity: 6.5 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2.3 g/l
Bottled: Feb. 23, 2009
Closure: Natural cork
Cases Produced: 105
IN THE GLASS:
Fresh green apple, passion fruit and lime notes greet the nose.
Clean and crisp on the palate, with green apple, peach pie and
minerality. The barrel time rounds out the edges for great mouth
feel. Give this wine a chance to open up as it evolves wonderfully and becomes more complex. |
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| Reviews of this wine: |
| 2008 Whimsy Fume Blanc |
| submitted by: David Lawrason |
This shows a classic nose of smoke, lime, nettles and green pear. It’s light to mid-weight, zesty and very tart with excellent focus and length. Loads of lime. A bit austere so tee it up with food, perhaps salad greens.
(DL 10/09) |
| 2008 Whimsy Fume Blanc |
| submitted by: Tony Aspler |
Colour: straw with a lime tint
Nose: evident oak on the nose; grassy, green plum
Taste: crisply dry, tart gooseberry and tomato leaf flavours. Bordeaux style, great length
Drinkability: Now
(TA 07/09)
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