Candied, candied fruit: Specific flavor descriptor, just like the bits of fruit found in the traditional holiday fruitcake. It is often found in California Pinot Noirs.
In analyzing the Niagara grape, he detected aromas like candied lemon rind, a Riesling-like diesel aroma, flowery jasmine-like notes, and what he called "a high-toned, candied muskiness.
In the mouth, you get lots of ripe, sweet, heavily oaked pear fruit upfront, as well as candied peach - like you would taste in a fruit salad. A heavy, almost cloying mouthfeel contributes to a creamy smooth texture.
Garnish the mugs with candied orange wedges.
References
Just Hungry: Recipe: Gluhvein
Jamie Oliver: Mulled Wine
Yo Brew: Mulled Wine ...
Ajaccio is a wine made from the sciacarello grape grown on the island of Corsica, the highest elevation for a wine region in France. The wine is light red, tannic and has aromas of pepper and candied fruit.
Generally used as a light Portwine blending wine because of its easy oxidation, this grape reportedly can also produce a deeply colored, candied berry fruit-laden, fleshy varietal suitable for youthful drinking.
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