Community Reviews
There are 8 user submitted reviews for this wine.
Allie Hughes rated this wine as
90/100 with the following review:
A lover of fine wines, I count myself an Icewine enthusiast and this bottle has made my list of recommendations. Apricot is the most notable fruit with lots of bright honey notes. Wow! This wine is sweet, there is no doubt, but the acidity is present and the result is balance. I don't often commend an icewine for balance, but this one has nailed it! Also, the price point makes this wine an easy entry into the icewine world as you won't break the bank for an impressive dessert wine that will result in big smiles as you entertain your guests!
Corinna Horton rated this wine as
88/100 with the following review:
Surprisingly delightful. Not being an ice wine fan I often taste them expecting to cringe, not so with Flourish. A glass full of honey and summer fruits. Sweet but not overly so, it's a solid pairing with salty charcuterie and big, bold blue cheeses. A terrific gateway wine if you've never tasted ice wine, because at $17.95 it's an experiment that won't break the bank.
Dawn Montgomery rated this wine as
87/100 with the following review:
I absolutely loved this wine. I’m not a great Vidal grape fan but the winemaker has created a little gem with this one. It’s voluptuously sweet, fragrant and concentrated with deliciously peachy/apricot/honey flavours; in fact, it’s easier to say what flavours aren’t there. It’s also fresh, lively and at 9.5%, low in alcohol. If you don’t want to make crème-brulee, just sip a glass (or two, it’s hard to stop and the bottle is so small!) of Flourish and, if you haven’t discovered the delight of sweet wine with fruit and cheese, go for it!
Jason Solanki rated this wine as
91/100 with the following review:
Gorgeous honeycomb, peach, apricot aromas with loads of replays on the palate. Not syrupy and enough acidity to balance out the sweet flavours. Medium-bodied with a long finish. Yum! Tasted July/2012.
Dan Trcka Wine Blogger rated this wine as
90/100 with the following review:
The 2008 Flourish Vidal Icewine is a medium bodied wine, with intense aromas of honey, citrus, pear and apricot. It is not too sweet, has a great acidity and finish. Though not meant to be aged, it can be enjoyed for the next few years. My impression: BEAUTIFUL, 90 pts and a recommended buy especially for the mere $17.95. Tasted July/12.
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Nina rated this wine as
92/100 with the following review:
Proudly from Ontario!
Amazing example of Vidal Ice wine!
Golden bright color.
On the nose lots of tropical fruits, honey, floral accent, amazing nose!
On the palate sweet, but not too sweet. Dried fruits, honey, maple syrup.
Finish is soft, long and delicious.
Susan Desjardins reviewed this wine as follows:
A golden value offering enticing aromas of honey, beeswax, candied and tropical fruit, this is a succulent, rich wine with a satiny texture. Luscious ripe stone fruit, brandied peaches, recurring sweet honey and lemon curd flavours coat the palate, riding on an underlying frame of citrusy acidity. The wine finishes long, sweet and sumptuous. Pair it with an artisan cheese plate including Northern Gold, Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar and Ile aux Grues Cheddar.
Holly Bruns rated this wine as
84/100 with the following review:
Honey, dried apricot and peach jam in the glass. A sweet, viscous mouthfeel is livened up by some bright acidity on the palate. Sweet, but not cloying.
Natalie's Review
Flourish Wines Vidal Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A profusion of honey-drizzled apricots and peach preserves. So lovely. Top me up! Drink: 2012-2018. 222356 9.50% S 200 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 5, 2013 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
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