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2021 King Family Dessert & Ice Wine "Loreley Late Harvest Petit Manseng"

Winery: King Family

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Loreley Late Harvest Petit Manseng"

Wine Category: Dessert & Ice Wine

Grape blend: 100% Petit Manseng

Bottle size: 375 ml

Region: Monticello

State or country: VA

Price: $32

Cases produced: 89

KWG Score: 92 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: January 10, 2025

Wine Review: This light goldenrod colored Late Harvest Petit Manseng from King Family opens with a pineapple and dried apricot bouquet with hints of almond and molasses. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and viscous. The flavor profile is a pleasantly sweet blend of pineapple and honey blend with notes of dried apricot and mango. We also detected hints of apple jelly and passionfruit. The finish lingers nicely as its flavors drift away. The Tasting Panel would pair this dessert wine with Pam’s macaroons or with gingerbread cookies. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This wine is produced with dried grapes in the traditional vin de paille (“straw wine”) style. The drying process occurs in small, vented lugs for three weeks before pressing. During drying, water is evaporated from the berry to increase the concentration of sugar. On the nose, delicate aromas of white flowers, apricot, nectarine, and ripe pineapple. The full mouthfeel delivers rich flavors of vanilla and creme brulee to the palate and an uplifting freshness sustains a long finish.

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