Reviews & Ratings

2008 Casa Larga Dessert & Ice Wine "Fiori Vidal Blanc Ice Wine"

Winery: Casa Larga

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Fiori Vidal Blanc Ice Wine"

Wine Category: Dessert & Ice Wine

Grape blend: 100% Vidal Blanc

Bottle size: 375 ml

Region: Finger Lakes

State or country: NY

Price: $45

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: November 17, 2011

Wine Review: This light orange colored dessert wine comes is a very cool blue 375ml bottle. It opens with a very fragrant and attractive apricot and tangerine bouquet with hints of rose petals. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, slightly acidic, sweet, and rich. The flavor profile is classic Vidal, with notes of apricot and hints of raisin, honey, and molasses. The finish remains sweet and its flavors linger for quite some time. This wine would pair well with bread pudding or a rum cake. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Made traditionally by freezing the grapes on the vine, this ice wine has honey and peach aromas, with a bright smooth sweetness, and flavors of pineapple, apricot, and butterscotch. It is rich and medium bodied, with a lingering finish. It can be enjoyed on its own or with desserts: Cheesecake, Crème Brule, or over ice cream.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Casa Larga 2008 Fiori Vidal Blanc Ice Wine.