King's Court Estate Winery Wild Blueberry Wine 2010 Wine Review

King's Court Estate Winery Wild Blueberry Wine 2010

Niagara, Canada

Community Score:94/100

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Alcohol: 12%

Wine Type: Dessert Wine

Winery: King's Court Estate Winery

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Carla rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

The first thing that drew me in was the colour. It was a deep, almost opaque, plum purple and the rim was a deep, ruby red. The nose was light, but with its gorgeous, intense colour, I knew the bouquet was just teasing me. The mouth feel was smooth and gentle.

The taste had a surprisingly deep complexity to it that comes only with using wild berries. Wild blueberries are smaller and punchier than their domesticated relatives, making the skin-to-flesh ratio higher. This richer flavour gives the vintner a juice with an interesting intensity.

It beautifully balanced sweetness and dryness, neither one dominating. The lovely sweet blend of black currants, prunes, raisins, dark cherries and a hint of fig integrated nicely with the a low, earthy tones that came through from the skins.

While it didn’t linger, the finish was delicate and sweet.

There is a prevailing gentleness to this wine. It is truly delightful. I would serve it the same way I would serve a port. It is perfect as a dessert alone and it makes a wonderful port alternative, for those who find the tannins in grape port too harsh.

Check out my more detailed review with photos on my blog:
http://cookingwithsin.com/2013/07/14/kings-court-estate-winery-wine-tasting/

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