Inniskillin 2022 Niagara Estate Cabernet Franc Icewine 375 ml

The Inniskillin 2022 Niagara Estate Cabernet Franc Icewine (375 ml) is a luxurious red-style icewine from Canada's premier icewine house—celebrated for blending luscious sweetness with refreshing acidity.

🍷 Origins & Harvest

• Produced from 100 % Cabernet Franc grapes harvested in the Niagara Peninsula at around –10 °C to naturally concentrate sugars.

• Pressed frozen, cold-settled, and cool-fermented over ~21 days, resulting in a viscous, intensely aromatic wine.

👃 Aromatics

• Nose: Rich aromas of jammy strawberries, raspberries, and rhubarb, with layers of strawberry-rhubarb crumble and guava; reminiscent of strawberry gelato and quince paste—delicate yet vibrant.

👅 Palate & Balance

• Flavors: A plush, concentrated orchard of red fruits—strawberry, cherry, raspberry, and rhubarb—with sweet pastry richness dancing alongside guava and crème tones.

• Structure: Notably well-balanced, showing strong core acidity that lifts the sweetness and keeps the wine fresh and elegant.

🥇 Accolades

• Praised by Wine Enthusiast (95 pts) as a "perfect sweet and tart one-two punch" with a harmonious blend of fruit and complexity.

🍽️ Pairing & Serving

• Ideal with dark chocolate, chocolate mousse with berries, rhubarb pie, or as a dessert on its own.

• Serve well-chilled (8–10 °C) to preserve its refreshing balance of sweetness and acid.

✅ Summary

Inniskillin's 2022 Cabernet Franc Icewine is a decadent yet elegant treat—a tapestry of red fruits, creamy sweetness, and zesty freshness. Bottled in a collectible 375 ml format, it's a standout delicacy perfect for special occasions or food-pairing adventures.

"Wow! This ice wine's strawberry gelato and quince paste aromas are a perfect sweet and tart one-two punch. Then there are the rich, thick flavors of strawberry-rhubarb crumble and guava—as good as any dessert. I may have to try this with a piece of bittersweet chocolate." Wine Enthusiast 95 Points