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Small Mercy
NV Upbeat White Blend, Ontario

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Category: White Hybrid Blend

Date Tasted: 7/20/2021

Country: Canada

Alcohol: 11.5%

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89 Points

Silver Medal

Highly Recommended

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'2021 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $8 and Under' Best Value Canadian White

Small Mercy
NV Upbeat White Blend, Ontario

Pair this wine with:

Category: White Hybrid Blend

Date Tasted: 7/20/2021

Country: Canada

Alcohol: 11.5%

Pale yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of ripe starfruit, summer peach, honey, and dried apricot with a satiny, vibrant, dry medium body and an effortless, stimulating, medium-long finish with suggestions of sweet kiwi with no oak flavor. A juicy, fruity, balanced and bright White that is sure to please.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Crisp & Lively, Fruity, Juicy & Smooth & Non-Oaky
	Aroma:	ripe starfruit, summer peach, honey, and dried apricot
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with suggestions of sweet kiwi
	Sweetness:	Dry
	Enjoy:	Now on its own and with food
	Pairing:	BBQ Chicken, Pad Thai Chicken, Chicken Fajitas
	Bottom Line:	A juicy, fruity, balanced and bright White that is sure to please.

The Producer

Andrew Peller LTD.

697 South Service Road

Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8

Canada

1 905-643-4131

www.andrewpeller.com

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Serve in a White Wine Glass

White Hybrid Blend is a category that includes white wines made from two or more hybrid grapes; there wines comes from states such as Wisconsin, Missouri, New York State and Virginia. Grapes include Vignoles, Seyval Blanc and Traminette; the wines tender to be on the lighter side and should be enjoyed young. Food pairings depend on the dryness of the wine; picnic salads and lighter seafood are good choices.