WYKwino Report No. 26

Date/Time: 8th June 2012, 7:00 p.m.

Place: Fantaxia Restaurant 樂逍遙

1st Bottle Ironstone Obsession Sympohony                                                     355784_web                                    
Varietal: Symphony Winery/Producer: Ironstone Vineyards
Type: White Year: 2010
Cost: $14.95 Region: California, USA
Food to pair: 蓮花仙子 Scallops LCBO #: 355784
Remarks:A sure sign that spring has sprung is the return of this bright and breezy aromatic wonder. Ironstone’s ever-popular Obsession is made with the Symphony grape, which is a cross between Grenache Gris and Muscat of Alexandria. Like Muscat it’s got a perfumed nose with fresh peach and orange-blossom aromas. There’s a delicious touch of balanced sweetness here, which makes this wine a fabulous match for medium-spiced Indian dishes.Highlighted by a floral nose, it is very aromatic. On the palate, tastes include peach and fresh flowers with a bit of sweetness on the finish.

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