Inniskillin

Vidal Icewine

9.2108 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Vidal
Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This wine has a rich, gorgeous, golden color. The nose gives a massive whiff of apricots and hints of assorted tropical fruit. The palate is a dessert lover’s delight, unctuous and creamy with sweet flavors of apricot, pineapple and apple tart. The acidity is fine, if not a match for steak. Try it with a soft cheese, or even with a hard cheese. It will also pair well with fruit pies. Delicious and dreamy.

This wine has a rich, gorgeous, golden color. The nose gives a massive whiff of apricots and hints of assorted tropical fruit. The palate is a dessert lover’s delight, unctuous and creamy with sweet flavors of apricot, pineapple and apple tart. The acidity is fine, if not a match for steak. Try it with a soft cheese, or even with a hard cheese. It will also pair well with fruit pies. Delicious and dreamy.

Jul 18th, 2024
Lyn Farmer

Pale gold color and a pronounced bouquet of pear, ripe pineapple, apricot and lemon. Unctuous texture, full bodied and creamy on the Palate. A bit light in acidity so it verges on count but the long finish is very clean

Pale gold color and a pronounced bouquet of pear, ripe pineapple, apricot and lemon. Unctuous texture, full bodied and creamy on the Palate. A bit light in acidity so it verges on count but the long finish is very clean

Dec 28th, 2018
Bryce Wiatrak

Founded by Donald Ziraldo and Karl Kaiser in 1975, Inniskillin is Canada's pioneering icewine producer, bringing the Niagara Peninsula global attention. Today, they remain masters of this unmistakably Canadian delicacy. While the Riesling icewines may be the most refined and complex, and the red Cabernet Franc renditions the most flamboyant (especially in its sparkling form), there's something about the icewines made from Vidal, a hybrid variety, that is so gratifyingly pleasurable. Juicy, and drippingly palate-coating, the wine oozes lush, ripe flavors of orange peel, mango, bruised peach and apricot, nuanced by a pollenous, floral quality.

Founded by Donald Ziraldo and Karl Kaiser in 1975, Inniskillin is Canada's pioneering icewine producer, bringing the Niagara Peninsula global attention. Today, they remain masters of this unmistakably Canadian delicacy. While the Riesling icewines may be the most refined and complex, and the red Cabernet Franc renditions the most flamboyant (especially in its sparkling form), there's something about the icewines made from Vidal, a hybrid variety, that is so gratifyingly pleasurable. Juicy, and drippingly palate-coating, the wine oozes lush, ripe flavors of orange peel, mango, bruised peach and apricot, nuanced by a pollenous, floral quality.

Jun 29th, 2018
Ainsley

Peach, apricot and honey notes. Absolutely delicious! Was excellent paired with trifle...

Peach, apricot and honey notes. Absolutely delicious! Was excellent paired with trifle...

Dec 27th, 2017
Kevin Ortzman

Very sweet (obviously). Spicy orange zest on the nose. Imagine a peach, apple and citrus blend syrup in the palate with a long finish.

Very sweet (obviously). Spicy orange zest on the nose. Imagine a peach, apple and citrus blend syrup in the palate with a long finish.

Nov 4th, 2017
Beau Carson

Made to be paired with apple pie and raspberry turnovers.

Made to be paired with apple pie and raspberry turnovers.

Oct 23rd, 2016
Paul Masson

A bit more steely

A bit more steely

Nov 22nd, 2015
Rebecca Fletcher

On the nose, tropical fruit, apricot, herbs, licorice and a but floral. Candied fruit and apple cider on the palate. Delicate with M acid.

On the nose, tropical fruit, apricot, herbs, licorice and a but floral. Candied fruit and apple cider on the palate. Delicate with M acid.

Jan 8th, 2015
Michael Sinowitz

Apricots. Light.

Apricots. Light.

Nov 16th, 2020
Anais Moyal

Overwhelming honey flavor and has a bouquet of hibiscus and golden raisins. Overly sweet

Overwhelming honey flavor and has a bouquet of hibiscus and golden raisins. Overly sweet

Apr 10th, 2024