2023 Sparkling Vidal

Vintage: 2023
Variety: 100% Vidal Blanc
Region: Ontario
Wine Style: Charmat Method Sparkling wine, Off Dry
Residual Sugar: 11.8 g/L
Alcohol: 12%
pH: 3.1
TA: 7.6 g/L
Ageing: Enjoy young

Winemaking:

The Vidal grapes for this wine were harvested in the cool morning air and then gently pressed to produce a sweet juice which as cool-settled and racked to stainless steel tanks for fermentation.   Following primary fermentation, the secondary malolactic conversion was blocked so as to preserve acidity and freshness.  The secondary fermentation was carried out in presurized, stainless-steel tanks (Charmat) at a cool temperature to capture “sparkle” and fresh fruit characteristics.

Tasting Notes:

This wine is light lemon in colour.  Off dry, and youthful with a pronounced, yet fine, and sustained mousse.  There are delicate aromas of lemon rind, green melon, and wet stone.  The vibrant acidity and balanced sweetness produce a bright, vivacious wine with an elegant and cleansing finish. 

Best enjoyed in the sunshine.

Available in the LCBO.