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Harvest Estates 2001 Late Harvest Blue Bottle Chardonnay
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Date added;:	10.Oct.2007
Author :	Michael Pinkus - Grape Guy

Description I have heard many terms used to describe a sweet wine; my favourite is “a sticky” (used mainly for Port). I always thought it was because if you spilled a drop on the counter or table top it would become quite sticky, like honey or jam. Well with this wine you can take that description a step further and call it “a-sticky-lip-licker”. Turns out after each sip I found myself licking my lips repeatedly – being able to get another taste because the taste was always there. Then again, there really was no need to go back all that often because the long lasting finish hung out for an extended period of time – guess with all my lip licking I was just a glutton for more. The nose is soft, you’ll mainly find honeyed-pear; it’s in the mouth where this one gets interesting, because there’s a lot going on. Not too sweet (13 by the code), not too hot with alcohol (only 9%) you find yourself second guessing each sip: honey … no maple syrup … apple … candied apple … toffee apple … baked apple with a touch of cinnamon … do I taste some pear … no honeyed pear …? Whatever it is, it’s darn tasty, mouth and lip coatingly tasty, yet not too thick, a rich mouth feel that keeps you guessing till the last drop. Not sure what it tasted like when first released, but 6 years on, it’s a fine, and fun, dessert wine. This unique sweetie makes for a wonderful dessert all on it’s own.

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Varietal / Grape Chardonnay

Region Niagara

Winery Harvest Estates

Year 2001

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