Quails Gate Okanagan Kelowna Botrytis Optima Wine

2009 TOTALLY BOTRYTIS AFFECTED OPTIMA

Winemaker's Notes:

Handpicked in late October, the Totally Botrytis Affected (TBA) Optima grapes were foot stomped in the picking bins to ensure juice contact with teh skins before pressing and fermentation. These soft skinned grapes were thoroughly dehydrated from the 'Botrytis Cinerea' mold. This harmless fungus pierces the grape skins causing the fruit to shrink and raisin, leaving the remaining juice naturally sweet. The significant levels of mold and micro flora provide excellent interest and complexity in the finished wine. After gentle pressing and cold settling in the tank, the juice was racked then fermented cold over a 10 day period.

Tasting Notes:

This succulent dessert wine exhibits classic dried fruit notes of apricot, orange peel and honeycomb. The palate is all candy and sweetness balanced with natural acidity. Enjoy with vanilla panna cotta and apricot preserves.

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Technical Information:

Varietal Blend: 100% Optima
Alc. By Vol: 11.5%
Total Acidity: 9.7 g/l
Residual Sweetness: 122.0 g/l
Sweetness Code: 11
SKU Code: 390028
UPC Code: 778856309096
Date Bottled: March 2010
Case Volume: 452 cases
Price: $29.99