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CABERNET FRANC ICEWINE 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer LAKEVIEW CELLARS
Not presented at the press and/or consultants preview in the LCBO lab. A repeat of the recommended best buy 2013 (***) released on February 6, 2016 at $29.95. Here is the note: Bright medium-deep cherry colour. Very attractive, sweet, spicy, fresh warm cherry pie nose with some pie crust and strawberry notes. Sweet, medium to medium-light bodied, bright fresh strawberry pie flavours with some French vanilla ice cream notes on the lingering, crisp finish. Has 11% alcohol and now 201 g/L residual sugar. Tony Aspler: 92+ - Best Buy - Light ruby colour; a nose of honey and strawberries; sweet strawberry jam flavour but well balanced with acidity. CSPC 53397
Type Icewine
Agent Kir Gro
Country Canada
Region Ontario
Rating ***(93 points)
Sweet Fresh Strawberry Pie
LCBO Note Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
TASTING NOTE: A rich, dense and savory wine with true cabernet franc character. Silky smooth with enough acidity to give refreshment and buoyancy. Lovely floral character lingers on the finish of good length. Well-priced. Score - 90 (Sara d'Amato, winealign.com, Feb 4, 2016) Price $ 29.95
Bottle Size 200 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - February 4, 2017
Cases bought 168 (12 bottles per case)

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