Vidal Blanc Semi Sweet Wine

French breeder Jean Louis Vidal developed Vidal Blanc in the 1930s; his primary goal in developing the variety was to produce vines suitable for the production of Cognac in the Charente region of France. However, due to its winter hardiness this grape variety is cultivated most extensively in Canada and in the northeastern United States. It is somewhat resistant to powdery mildew.

The wine produced from Vidal Blanc is fruity, with grapefruit and pineapple notes. Due to its high acidity and fruitiness it is particularly suited to sweeter, dessert wines. In particular, because of the tough outer skin of the fruit, it is well adapted for the production of ice wine, especially in Ontario and the Great Lakes region of the United States.

Serving Recommendations

This wine produces a wonderful nose with an apricot and tangerine flavor to produce a semi-sweet wine perfect for pairing with Asian, poultry or seafood cuisine.

Serve chilled.

Technical

Vintage Year 2010
Residual Sugar 2.8 %
PH 3.4
Alcohol Content 13.4 %
Cases Produced 218
Released June 2010