$29.95 $39.95
With the passing of autumn brings the return of winter and for Canadians this usually means snow. However, for Canadian winemakers this signifies a new harvest. With temperatures falling below minus 8 degrees, our icewine harvest commences and luscious concentrated icewines are produced from frozen grapes.
Due to its high sugar content icewine can age gracefully for many years. They take on a darker almost amber like hue after a few years but the most exciting part is the development of the mature fruit. The notes change from fresh apricot and peaches to poached pear, baked apple and honey. Vintage icewines almost always taste better and offer far more complexity.
Icewine can be paired with food but you have to be careful to not upset the balance. Try something like blue or soft cheese, fruit tarts or baked fruit.
This wine is packaged in a 500mL bottle!
| Varietal: | Riesling |
| Vineyard: | Hill Vineyard |
| Aging Process: | Stainless Steel Fermented |
| Alcohol: | 10.5% |
| Cases: | 250 |
$14.95
An interesting fact of Riesling is that it is one of the best wines to age. The question of how long to age the wine depends on the desired style. When Riesling is young, it is fresh and fruity often with notes of citrus fruit and racy acidity. Over time those characteristics can turn into a more complex combination of lemon zest, slate, rubber and even petrol. One style is not superior; it is simply personal preference.
This perfectly aged Riesling has had the advantage of being harvested in a cool year, which left the wine with excellent acidity. It is this acidity that has allowed the wine to age so gracefully. On the nose are mineral characters as well as wet stone, lime zest, white grapefruit, honey and a hint of petrol. The palate is fresh with a nice weight and texture to allow for excellent food pairing opportunities. The finish is quite dry with cleansing acidity in the background.
Pair this Riesling with poultry, delicate fish, Asian inspired cuisine, light cream sauces or even mild curry.
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| Varietal: | Riesling |
| Fermentation: | KEW Vineyard |
| Aging Method: | Stainless Steel |
| Alcohol: | 11% |
| Cases: | 450 |
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| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Fermentation: | Stainless Steel |
| Aging Method: | French Oak |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Cases: | 300 |
$12.00 $15.95
| Varietal: | Semillon |
| Vineyard: | Emerald Shore Vineyard |
| Aging Method: | Stainless Steel, Partial Barrel Aging in French Oak |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Cases: | 150 |
$24.95 $26.95
| Varietal: | Viognier |
| Vineyard: | Angels Step |
| Aging Method: | Stainless Steel/ French Oak |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Cases: | 150 |
