Inniskillin
Niagara Peninsula Icewine Riesling
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Happy International #RieslingDay to all my fellow Riesling fans ๐ฅ
Mr. Spittoon and I decided to delve into the cellar and we pulled out this @inniskillinwines 2017 Icewine Riesling from the Okanagan Valley in Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
My brother and sister-in-law gave this to us in 2019 after their visit to Canada (which is the worlds largest ice wine producer!).
What is Icewine ๐ง๐ฅ?
Itโs not wine you add ice too ๐ฏ
But it is wine which is made from frozen grapes ๐. The grapes naturally freeze on the vines and are picked when the temperature drops below -9 degrees Celsius ๐ฅถ
Not much liquid comes out of the grapes when they are pressed. So what comes out is super concentrated and full of luxurious flavour ๐คค
The natural high acidity in Riesling grapes means the variety is perfect for Icewine production ๐
Iโm not a big sweet wine drinker but when they have that perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, they are pure magic in the mouth ๐
And this Riesling Icewine was exactly that! From its beautiful golden amber colour to the mouthwatering aromas of juicy oranges, Manuka honey and stone fruits. The flavours flow through to the palate and itโs a true pleasure to drink with its lovely acidity. We matched it with cheese, prosciutto and crackers - which were the perfect compliment ๐
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. #Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
Happy International #RieslingDay to all my fellow Riesling fans ๐ฅ
Mr. Spittoon and I decided to delve into the cellar and we pulled out this @inniskillinwines 2017 Icewine Riesling from the Okanagan Valley in Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
My brother and sister-in-law gave this to us in 2019 after their visit to Canada (which is the worlds largest ice wine producer!).
What is Icewine ๐ง๐ฅ?
Itโs not wine you add ice too ๐ฏ
But it is wine which is made from frozen grapes ๐. The grapes naturally freeze on the vines and are picked when the temperature drops below -9 degrees Celsius ๐ฅถ
Not much liquid comes out of the grapes when they are pressed. So what comes out is super concentrated and full of luxurious flavour ๐คค
The natural high acidity in Riesling grapes means the variety is perfect for Icewine production ๐
Iโm not a big sweet wine drinker but when they have that perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, they are pure magic in the mouth ๐
And this Riesling Icewine was exactly that! From its beautiful golden amber colour to the mouthwatering aromas of juicy oranges, Manuka honey and stone fruits. The flavours flow through to the palate and itโs a true pleasure to drink with its lovely acidity. We matched it with cheese, prosciutto and crackers - which were the perfect compliment ๐
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. #Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
Great for a Riesling, but not quite as good as the Vidal from Inniskillin.
Great for a Riesling, but not quite as good as the Vidal from Inniskillin.
1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2015
Hard to tell this wine is almost 27% sugar! Great acidity keeps it fresh. Loooonnnnngggg finish.
Hard to tell this wine is almost 27% sugar! Great acidity keeps it fresh. Loooonnnnngggg finish.
Mar 7th, 2015
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Jul 17th, 2019I'm not usually into sweet wines, but this is quite tasty :-) it was a treat to sip!
I'm not usually into sweet wines, but this is quite tasty :-) it was a treat to sip!
Dec 10th, 2016Inniskillin 2006 Ice Wine VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA Riesling
Inniskillin 2006 Ice Wine VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA Riesling
May 8th, 2016
Weighty on the palette yet delicate on the finish. Cherry blossom and roses. Very intriguing with a long finish.
Weighty on the palette yet delicate on the finish. Cherry blossom and roses. Very intriguing with a long finish.
Apr 29th, 2015