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Wild Sun Winery

Wild Sun Winery
NV 4th Release Icarus Tawny Dessert Wine, Missouri

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Chocolate

Category: Domestic Port-Style Wine

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 19% RS: 10.2%
86 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$75

Wild Sun Winery
NV 4th Release Icarus Tawny Dessert Wine, Missouri

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Chocolate

Category: Domestic Port-Style Wine

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 19% RS: 10.2%
tawny red brick color. Aromas and flavors of roasted fig, maple syrup, pickled strawberry, and raspberry vinaigrette with a round, vibrant, fruity sweet medium-to-full body and an engaging, medium-long finish that shows notes of trail mix, scorched praline, candied orange peel, and sour cherry. An interesting flavor that is sweet, rich, and nutty.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Rich & Full
Aroma Aroma: roasted fig, maple syrup, pickled strawberry, and raspberry vinaigrette
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of trail mix, scorched praline, candied orange peel, and sour cherry
Sweetness Sweetness: Fruity Sweet
Enjoy Enjoy: Now
Recipes Pairing: Blue Cheese, Chocolate Mousse, Roquefort
Bottom Line Bottom Line: An interesting flavor that is sweet, rich, and nutty.

The Producer

Wild Sun Winery

The Producer
4830 Pioneer Road
Hillsboro, MO 63050
USA
1 314-413-9100

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Serve in a Port Wine Glass
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