Jackson Triggs Vidal Icewine Canada 12 / Case

HARVEST Optimal ripening conditions contributed to good complexity and exceptional quality for the 2013 vintage. A cool start to spring saw a transition into a warm summer with excellent ripening. Abundant sunshine minimal rain and warm daytime temperatures during September through mid October provided white varietals with distinct aromatics and ripe fruit particularly Sauvignon Blanc Gewurztraminer and Riesling. Harvest began on September 6th with the sparkling base for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Good colour extraction and tannins in the full range of reds reflect their good phenological ripeness especially Merlot and Pinot Noir. WINEMAKING The grapes used to produce this Icewine were left on the vine until mid December when an ideal temperature of -10°C was reached. It was at this point that they were harvested and immediately pressed to yield the concentrated nectar. The juice was settled and warmed to start fermentation with yeast selected specifically to be able to end