Inniskillin 2021 Niagara Estate Riesling Icewine 375 ml

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.

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🍇 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.

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👃 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.

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👅 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.

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🏅 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 .

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🍽️ 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.

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✅ 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