2008 Cabernet Franc Icewine
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2008 Cabernet Franc IcewineVQA Niagara Peninsula

Tasting Notes

This decadent Cabernet Franc Icewine starts with the most pleasant of colors being a bright cheery soft pink colour that is brilliant. Aromatics of fresh strawberry, red raspberry and blueberry are intertwined with elegant mint and truffle. The fresh berry fruit characters are paired well with vibrant acidity and luscious sweetness that lingers forever on the palate. A lengthy delectable finish persists. Enjoy!

Vineyard Data
  • Harvested exclusively from the estate vineyard in Jordan, ON - sub appellation Vinemount Ridge
  • 3 year old vines grown on thin clay soils with escarpment limestone rock beneath
  • 2008 – cool year hence acidity nicely retained in fruit
  • Low yields resulting in 37.8 Brix, 10.5 g/L T.A. and 3.4 pH
Winemaking Data
  • Pressed at -10C to yield Icewine juice at 37.8 Brix
  • Cool fermented in stainless steel over 16 weeks with selected yeast
  • No blending or fining required
Technical Data
  • Alcohol 11.0%
  • Residual Sugar 263 g/L (LCBO = 26, Sweet)
  • pH 3.5
  • Total Acidity 10.8 g/L
  • Bottled December, 2009
  • 80 cases produced
Reviews & Awards
  • Silver - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
    April 2010