Reviews & Ratings

2008 Macari Vineyards Dessert & Ice Wine "Block E"

Winery: Macari Vineyards

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Block E"

Wine Category: Dessert & Ice Wine

Grape blend: 69% Viognier & 31% Pinot Gris

Bottle size: 375 ml

Region: Long Island

State or country: NY

Price: $40

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: August 24, 2011

Wine Review: This goldenrod colored dessert wine from Macari drew mixed reviews from the panel. On the whole, most panel members recommended it. It opens with a honey, raisin, vanilla, and apricot bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, viscous, rich, and lush. The flavor profile is a very ripe caramel apple and apricot with hints of raisin, mango and cherry. The finish is lingers with apple and crème brulee flavors. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This elegant dessert wine, crafted in the ice wine style, is a blend of 69% Viognier and 31% Pinot Gris. It pours gold in the glass exhibiting flavors of lychee, mango, honey and apricot. It is perfectly balanced in acidity with freshness on the finish.

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