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| Wine Name: |
2010 Cabernet Franc Icewine (200 ml) (OS, OS) *NEW* |
| Vintage: |
2010 |
| Wine Type: |
white, sweet, medium-bodied |
| VQA Appellation: |
St. Davids Bench |
| Bottle Size: |
200 ml |
| Winery: |
Niagara College Teaching Winery |
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| Expert Rating: |
DL-OS |
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TA-OS |
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| Winery Food Recommendation: |
| great with chocolate and sharper cheeses, fruit-based desserts or lightly chilled by itself. Also, french toast sandwich style filled with mascarpone and topped with strawberries. |
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| Description |
grapes are from the Don Ziraldo Vineyard in the famed St. David's Bench Appellation.
Alcohol - 11%
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| Reviews of this wine: |
| 2010 Cabernet Franc Icewine |
| submitted by: David Lawrason |
The nose is not intense, but it has lovely subtle red currant, strawberry, pepper and herbs. It's medium weight, taut and has quite elevated acidity, even a salty tang on the finish. Powers right through. Love the intensity here.
(DL 12/11) |
| 2010 Cabernet Franc Icewine |
| submitted by: Tony Aspler |
Colour: orange-pink
Nose: honeyed, strawberry
Taste: honeyed strawberry, soft mouth feel; nicely balanced
Drinkability: Hold (short term)
(TA 12/11) |
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