INNISKILLIN Icewine

Inniskillin Icewine, recognized as one of the world's finest specialty wines, is truly a gift from nature to wine lovers. Harvested at the pinnacle of Canada's crisp winter, exceptional grapes are naturally frozen on the vine and hand picked when the temperature drops -10 C. The removal of ice crystals, separated from the frozen grapes during pressing, concentrates the juice into a delicate nectar that is expertly guided through fermentation to achieve the rich and alluring specialty known as Icewine.

Oak Aged Icewine 1997 features a cornucopia of fruits--lychee, mango, nectarine, and peach--gently wrapped in a blanket of gingerbread and honey. The lusciously rich, intensely balanced acidity of tangerine and stone fruits create a mouth feel unlike any other. Savour each sip. As with all dessert wines, first and foremost, the wine should always be sweeter than the dessert.  Also avoid strong citrus based desserts.  The added complexity from barrique aging allows richer desserts such as crème caramel, crème brulée and cheesecakes to marry well.  Also foie gras and most fruit based desserts will pair nicely. --Maria Moessner, Sommelier.

For centuries, Riesling has been a highly regarded grape variety for Icewine. This vintage is characterized by loads of up-front fruit on the nose with a true Riesling flinty, petrol-like background note. Very rich and full on the palate with distinct orange blossom and honey notes. Tasting notes from Maria Moessner, Sommelier describe it as, "Rather varietally distinctive with upfront aromas of flint, petrol and candied apricots followed by a seductive scent of orange blossoms. The lusciousness on your palate of ripe nectarines is complimented by a tingling tangerine acidity that lingers forever. As with all dessert wines, first and foremost, the wine should always be sweeter than the dessert. Also, avoid strong citrus-based desserts. Fruit based strudels, rich cheeses, tarts or apple, pear, peach or apricot desserts pair well."

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