| So they lov'd as love in twain, Had the essence | | | | deliver their aromatics at the mid point of eating |
| but in one; Two distinct, divisions none... | | | | and then ride the crest of the caramelized notes |
| -- William Shakespeare | | | | in Icewine to provide a continuous movement of |
| The old image of Icewine as a sweet dessert | | | | dancing flavours that slowly fade into a clean |
| wine is quickly becoming a thing of the past. For | | | | crispness. |
| food and wine lovers who like to experiment with | | | | "Food pairing involves both personal preference |
| taste experiences, the range of Icewine varietals | | | | and a blending of character notes to achieve both |
| provide a elegant mix of refreshing acidity and | | | | balance and complexity," says Karen King, a |
| complex sweet aromatics. Unlike table wines, | | | | sensory expert who has conducted food and |
| Icewine is ready to enjoy once it is bottled and it | | | | wine research internationally for over 25 years. |
| changes extremely slowly over time. A high | | | | "When you combine a complex sweet, acidic |
| quality Icewine made from grapes with a low pH, | | | | product like Vidal Icewine with foods, the trick is |
| high acid and moderate alcohol level stored in a | | | | to pair it with textural and flavour components |
| cellar or cool temperature of 10 to 13 degrees | | | | that will extend the taste experience and create |
| Celsius will maintain its characteristics for 50 years! | | | | harmony in your mouth." |
| Vidal Blanc is the thoroughbred of the Icewine | | | | To enjoy Vidal Blanc Icewine, chill it and then first |
| category. The Vidal Blanc grape remains hardy | | | | taste it on its own and notice the flavours you |
| during the freezing cold of winter and is disease | | | | can detect. Then taste it again with an aged |
| resistant and the highest quality Vidal Blanc | | | | cheese. Notice the fine details of flavours and |
| Icewine has complex pitted fruit flavours of | | | | textures as well as the overall synergy with the |
| apricot, peach, nectarine and plum with refreshing | | | | cheese. Vidal Blanc Icewine will fill the gaps of the |
| acidity that arrests any cloying sweetness in the | | | | aged cheese delivery to create a long lasting |
| lingering taste. A good Vidal Icewine delivers a | | | | "dance of flavours". |
| great bang for your buck, delivering intense | | | | Greet your guests with Vidal Blanc Icewine when |
| flavours that unfold in your mouth and end with a | | | | they visit your home and make a toast to the |
| crisp mouth feel. The early fruit flavour delivery is | | | | land. Its time for this truly Canadian signature |
| best paired with high fat or spicy foods that | | | | product to enjoy the fame it deserves. |