Wagner 1998 Ice Wine Vidal Blanc (Finger Lakes)

Country: US / Ice Wine
Variety: Vidal Blanc New York
Winery: Wagner / Finger Lakes

The more I taste Vidal, the more I find it an acquired taste—a taste I’ve yet to acquire. This one has intense aromas of canned creamed corn, with a few other vegetal hints thrown in for good measure. Yes, it’s sweet, with balancing acidity and a rich, lush mouthfeel, but the flavors—well, let’s just say they’re unique.