2017 Riesling Icewine

VQA Niagara Peninsula

About This Wine:

This wine originates from Riesling grapes left to raisin on the vine during late autumn with further concentration occurring when the berries were frozen solid by the onset of winter. Selectively harvested and pressed at temperatures below -10˚C, they produced a nectar-like sweet wine with an impeccable balance of acidity.

Origin:

100% Lincoln Lakeshore

Soil:

Clay loam till over red shale.

Composition:

100% Riesling

Harvest Data:

Harvest Date- Dec. 13, 17 and 28
Sugar- 35.9º Brix
Titratable Acitity- 6.9 g/L
pH- 3.18
280 litres per tonne

Vinification:

Naturally frozen grapes were selectively harvested during the night at temperatures of -10˚C; fermented in small stainless steel tanks at cold cellar temperatures over a 20 day period using selected yeasts strains.

Bottling Data:

May 2018
Alc./Vol. 11%
Residual Sugar- 205 g/L
Titratable Acidity- 9.3 g/L
pH- 3.27
Production- 1,696 cs. (4.5L)

Tasting Notes:

Explosive aromas of Sultanna raisins, poached pear and comb honey rise overtop nuances of, apple crumble and candied orange. The palate starts off lusciously sweet with unctuous flavours of pineapple, dried apricot and mandarin orange. A citrus note and discrete thread of acidity tightens the mid-palate and balances a lengthy, intense finish replete with nectarine, fresh honeycomb and allspice.

Taste Profile:

Sweet (S)

Serving Suggestions:

Savoury: lobster terrine, pâté, foîe gras, Gorgonzola or Stilton, toasted nuts, dried fruit Dessert: crème brûlée, mince pie, pecan pie, Baklava,biscotti, panforte

Ageability:

Best consumed 2019 through 2026; will hold through at least 2030

Ontario Retail Price:

$49.95

Availability:

Winery, Vintages Essential (#447441)
LCBO Item #447441CYLI

Reviews & Accolades:

WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE: This starts out with floral, apricot, lanolin and white pepper aromas and flavors, finishing with honey details. Balanced, showing fine cut and length on the aftertaste. Drink now through 2030. 93 rating, Bruce Sanderson