Tasting notes:

This wine, from a small vineyard in Niagara in Ontario, is a Vidal, a complex hybrid grape variety between V. vinifera Ugni Blanc and Rayon d’Or developed in the late 19th century. The grape has excellent resistance to winter frost, even in the sub-25o C temperatures of eastern Canada. Deep gold-coloured with orange highlights, the wine has plenty of exotic fruits, apricots and white peach and marmalade with an earthy nuance typical of Vidal. Very sweet (201g/l r.s.) and spicy, the palate is light-bodied and balanced by very crisp acidity. A slightly sappy finish adds texture. A nice match is Caramel Almond Soufflé. [Patricia Stefanowicz MW]