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CLASSIC GRASEVINA 2017 Croatia
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer ILOK CELLARS)
Bright medium straw colour. Attractive, slightly floral, fresh, ripe, melon-apple-grapefruit nose with some slight mineral notes. Dry, medium to medium-light bodied,slightly spicy, tangy, ripe melon-apple flavours with a lingering, fairly high acid, yellow grapefruit-tinged finish. This tasty, aromatic, ready-to-drink 100% Grasvina is the #1 variety in Croatia. It has a modest 12% alcohol and 3 g/L residual sugar with lot number L1381801 on the back label along with a screwcap closure. The recommended 2016 (**/**+) was released on November 25, 2017 at $13.95. TONY ASPLER / 88.5-points / BEST BUY - Minerally, slightly reductive orchard fruit nose; medium-bodied, dry, preen peach and lemon flavours with a light floral note. CSPC 517474
Type White Table Wine
Agent Rol Rus
Country Croatia
Region
Rating **/**+(88.5 points)
Spicy, Tangy, Ripe, Ready
LCBO Note Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
TASTING NOTE: Ilok Cellars is situated in the Croatian town of Ilok, on the banks of the Danube River. This is a fresh, fragrant, juicy wine with green apple and lemon sprinkled with peppery spice. An interesting departure and a stunning value. Chill and sip with garden salads, or grilled chicken breasts marinated in lemon and olive oil. (Vintages panel, March 2018) Price $ 14.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - November 10, 2018
Cases bought 670 (6 bottles per case)

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