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Vidal Blanc
(vee-DOLL-blahn)
Synonyms:
None
Wine Name:
Vidal Blanc
Background:
Vidal Blanc is a cold hardy white wine grape was developed by Jean Louis Vidal in the 1930's. It is a cross between the French Ugni Blanc grape and a native American interspecies hybrid grape.
Vidal Blanc wine is quite acidic and fruity with citrus and pineappple flavors. It can be made dry, off dry, semi-sweet or sweet. It is a popular, high producing vine grown mostly in Canada, the northeast U.S. and other east coast states.
Classic Brands and Sources:
Arrowhead Spring, Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Konzelmann, Peller Estates, Pillitteri Estates, Standing Stone, Swedish Hill
Characteristics:
| Style | Body | Acidity | Sweetness | Tannins |
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Dry
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medium (-)
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high
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dry but fruity
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low | |
Off dry
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medium
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perceived
medium(+)
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slightly sweet
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low
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Dessert
Ice wine
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full
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perceived
low
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sweet
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low
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Wine and food pairing guidelines:
Dry Vidal pairs with acidic dishes while off-dry Vidal pairs better with savory, sweet and sour dishes, and lightly to moderately spiced (hot) dishes; Late Harvest and Icewine styles are primarily dessert wines that do well on thier own or with sweet desserts.
Foods and Entrees that usually pair:
dry - light seafood poached, sautéed or grilled with acidic sauces, poached salmon, chicken, salads with vinaigrette, smoked and cured meats. Asian food not heavily spiced
off dry - pork, chicken or duck with fruity sauce, ham, fruit salads, fruits, cold cuts, spicy cuisines such as Cajun, Creole, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mexican, Curries with coconut, Indian , Tex-Mex, foie gras
sweet - desserts, caramel, pâté, blue cheese and other salty cheeses, fruits with added sugar, bread pudding
Cheese Pairings:
dry - Brie with rind, Brin D'Amour, Camembert with rind, Emmental, Feta, Garroxta, most goat cheeses, Muenster, Raclette, Reblochon, Saint-Nectaire, Swiss, Vacherin
off dry - Brick, Colby, Double Glouster, Edam, Fontina, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyère, Havarti, Langres, Vermont Shepard
sweet - any rich cheese, blue cheeses, "cheese cake"
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Vidal Blanc at Wikipedia
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