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| Technical Notes |
| Alcohol/Volume: 9 % |
| Dryness: 24 |
| pH Level: 3.2 |
| Residual Sugar: 240g/L |
| Total Acidity: 12.3g/L |
| Release Date:
July 2007 |
| Ageability (Serves Until): 2017 |
| Serving Temperature: 5-8º C |
| Oak Aging
Yes | | |
2006 Icewine
Oak Aged Vidal
VQA
Niagara Peninsula | |
Viticulture/Vinification
Inniskillin Icewine recognized as one of the world's great wines, is a gift from winter to wine lovers. Harvested at the pinnacle of Canada's crisp winter, the grapes are naturally frozen on the vine and picked when the temperature drops below -10ºC. Only a few drops of luscious nectar can be extracted from each bunch, which is expertly guided through fermentation to achieve the rich and alluring speciality known as Icewine.
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Vintage Conditions
After a milder than normal start to winter, 2006 Icewine Harvest started mid January and was completed by the end of January 2007. Winemaker Bruce Nicholson was pleased with the quality which resulted from the concentration from later picking in ideal low temperatures. An excellent balance between acid and sugar means the 2006 icewine vintage could be one of Inniskillin's best.
January 16, 21, 28 completed January 31, 2007.
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Tasting Notes
The finest and highest Brix Vidal grapes were selected for this vintage which displays ripe peaches and apricots on the nose with overtones of marmalade and candied brown sugar. With intense fruit flavours on the palate, the wine's ample natural acidity is softened with a creamy vanilla note afforded by oak aging.
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Food Pairing Suggestions
Perfect on its own as a dessert, or an excellent match to fresh fruit, rich paté or fine blue veined and cream based cheese.
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Accolades
Gold Medal, Vinitaly, March 2009
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Winemaker
Bruce Nicholson
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| Size | | 375 ml |
| UPC | | 620654120017 |
| SCC | | 20620654120011 |
| Product # | | 534396 |
| Cases Produced | | - |
| Price | | - |
| Availability | | - | | | |
