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Union Forté 2012 - an amazing value  port-like fortified wine at lcbo

11/30/2016

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The FORTÉ is now available in LCBO stores ​
$17.95 
VINTAGES#: 361758   |   500 mL bottle

​Background

Union is the brainchild of Canadian winemaking legend Dr. Allan Jackson and sommelier Andrew von Teichman.

Port-style fortified 100% VQA certified from amazing Ontario premium grown grapes 

It is a perfect blend of Merlot,Cabernet and a hint of Shiraz fortified with 18%alc./vol ,aged in oak barrels for 3 years

Tasting notes

Dark purple,  oak character ,sweet in the palate 104g/L but not too sweet for a dessert wine, smooth, pleasant blackberry and cherry aroma on the nose,medium length.It has nice complexity with a balance of fruits/alcohol/tannins and acid.
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I have tasted last night November 29,2016 with :

Dark chocolate - perfect on the palate, like sipping black cherries wine
Alexis de Portneuf-Brie De Saint-Raymond Double creme - the FORTÉ is smooth, blending well, excellent Brie cheese complement  
​Dessert wine - Great for sipping after dinner .Same amazing taste as described in Tasting notes 

Recommendation


Grab a bottle or two for Holidays before they disappear from the shelfs ! At this price is an amazing value dessert wine !

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