I must say I’m intrigued- a sub $15 Icewine from ALDI? Yup, Moxie and I went shopping there yesterday and I came across this little gem from Canada. It has a beautiful pale gold color with high viscosity (10.5% ABV, but plenty of RS). The nose has intense aromas of honey, apricot, orange peel, candied/sugared citrus rings, white blossom and yellow apple. The palate is sweet with high acidity and a full body. Rich flavors of honey, desiccated apricot, orange zest and a tropical note like candied pineapple. It’s silky smooth and unctuous with the acidity really dominant throughout the journey to a medium length finish. It’s a real treat, something that will go well with an apple tart or almond cake. This wine may last a while, the structure is there and for the price- you may as well buy a case and watch its evolution. I’m off to buy more in the morning. Delicious stuff that gets 91 points from me and an obvious 5 star rating. Salut….
Specially Selected Vidal Icewine 2021, Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada
23 Saturday Sep 2023
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