2017 Select Late Harvest Vidal

90 Points By RICK VANSICKLE, WINE WRITER, WINES IN NIAGARA

Overview

Size: 375mL

The 2017 Select Late Harvest Vidal is the perfect aperitif to pair with charcuterie and sharp cheeses, or as an ingredient in fine artisanal cocktails

Tasting Notes

Tasting Note: Colour is brilliant gold straw. Bright aromas of ripe cantaloupe and dried apricot with hints of candied peach and wild flower bouquet. The palate continues with notes of apricot and stone fruit. Rich and opulent mouthfeel with medium acidity helps to keep the palate cleansed.

Food Pairing

Try with Fresh pear, blue cheese and duck confit or with artisanal peach pie.

Technical Notes

Brix at harvest: 28

pH: 3.7

Total Acidity: 6.3 g/L

Alcohol: 10.5%

Sugar rating: 117 g/L

Cellaring: 1-10+ years