Inniskillin 2021 Niagara Estate Riesling Icewine 375 ml

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Inniskillin 2021 Niagara Estate Riesling Icewine (375 ml) is a captivating and elegantly balanced expression of Canada’s iconic icewine tradition, showcasing the best of Riesling in a sweet yet refreshing format.


🍇 Origins & Craftsmanship

  • Crafted from 100% Riesling grapes harvested in the Niagara Peninsula at approximately −10 °C, the grapes are naturally frozen on the vine before pressing, yielding richly concentrated musts with vibrant acidity.

  • Unoaked and meticulously fermented, the result is a viscous dessert wine clocking in at about 9.5% ABV.


👃 Aromatics

  • Delivers intense nose notes of lemon and lime zest, tropical peach, apricot, honeycomb, and a whisper of candied ginger.

  • Additional layers include toasted walnut, pumpkin pie spice, straw, and dried apricot nuances adding depth.


👅 Palate & Structure

  • Taste Profile: A luscious interplay of apricot jam, pineapple, mango, lemon drops, and pumpkin pie, all woven together with candied orange peel and warm spice.

  • Balance: A hallmark of great icewine—bracing acidity meets intense sweetness, delivering an electric and refreshing mouthfeel.


🏅 Reception & Aging

  • Awarded 96 points by Wine Enthusiast, praised for its “acidity and sugar in perfect harmony” with an ability to age gracefully through 2035.

  • Wine Spectator (94 pts) lauded its elegance and combination of dried apricot, kumquat, and honeysuckle framed by vibrant acidity.

  • Wine Advocate (94 pts) highlighted its fresh, perky style despite challenging growing conditions, with good acid bite and complexity .


🍽️ Pairings & Enjoyment

  • Serve well-chilled (8–10 °C) in a dessert-wine glass.

  • Pairs beautifully with foie gras, aged cheddar, fruit tarts, crème brûlée, or spicy foods like Tuna tartare with chili—the acidity can cut through rich flavors.


✅ Summary

The 2021 Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is a shimmering, jewel-toned gem—combining bold tropical and citrus fruit flavors with intense acidity and warming spice nuances. Its rich aromatic tapestry and balanced structure make it a celebratory dessert wine and a collector-worthy choice.

"This is a glorious icewine where acidity and sugar are in perfect harmony. The candied orange peel, ginger, straw and toasted walnut and straw are a mere preview of what's to come. These intense flavors of apricot jam, pumpkin pie and lemon drops are matched by electric acidity. Enjoy now until 2035." Wine Enthusiast 96 Points

Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML unless otherwise noted.

21 and Over: Adult Signature Required

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