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Sue-Ann Staff Howard's Vidal Icewine 2017 Wine Review

Sue-Ann Staff Howard's Vidal Icewine 2017

Sue-Ann Staff Howard's Vidal Icewine 2017

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $39.95

Drink: 2022-2027

Bottle size: 375 ml

Alcohol: 10.5%

Sweetness: Sweet

Wine Type: Dessert Wine


Winery: Sue-Ann Staff

Agent: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

Natalie's Score: 89/100

So delish with ripe peach, pear, tropical fruit and pink grapefruit flavours sweet and balanced on the palate. Chill and pair with creamy blue cheeses, peach pie.

Vidal Icewine food pairings: custard tarte, fresh fruit cup, blue-veined cheeses,.

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This Sue-Ann Staff Howard's Vidal Icewine 2017 was reviewed on September 10, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Lynn van der Linde - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A sumptuous Vidal icewine, perfectly enjoyed all year with a variety of appetizers and desserts alike.
This beautiful creation is also a nod by Sue-Ann Staff to her father Howard Victor Staff.
A deep liquid gold hue in the glass, with aromas of candied apricot, pineapple and honey that repeat on the palate. A persistent, mouth coating finish.
Pair with Brie and fruit filled appetizers, pineapple chicken, or of course... dessert!
Tasted May 2021.
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Aromas of peach, pear, and mango with some sweet honey and a touch of warm cinnamon. Full bodied, smooth, with lively ripe fruit and a honeyed finish. Enjoy with any fruit tart or pastry.
Lovely and sweet with ripe peach, honeyed apple, pineapple, grapefruit balanced with vibrant acidity. Awarded Gold, 2019 Ontario Wine Awards. - Community Wine Reviews

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