Description
The Inniskillin2022 Niagara Estate CabernetFranc Icewine (375ml) is a luxurious red-style icewine from Canada’s premier icewine housecelebrated for blending luscious sweetness with refreshing acidity.
Origins & Harvest
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Produced from 100% CabernetFranc grapes harvested in the Niagara Peninsula at around 10C to naturally concentrate sugars.
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Pressed frozen, cold-settled, and cool-fermented over ~21 days, resulting in a viscous, intensely aromatic wine.
Aromatics
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Nose: Rich aromas of jammy strawberries, raspberries, and rhubarb, with layers of strawberry-rhubarb crumble and guava; reminiscent of strawberry gelato and quince pastedelicate yet vibrant.
Palate & Balance
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Flavors: A plush, concentrated orchard of red fruitsstrawberry, cherry, raspberry, and rhubarbwith sweet pastry richness dancing alongside guava and crme tones.
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Structure: Notably well-balanced, showing strong core acidity that lifts the sweetness and keeps the wine fresh and elegant .
Accolades
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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
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Ideal with dark chocolate, chocolate mousse with berries, rhubarb pie, or as a dessert on its own.
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Serve well-chilled (810C) to preserve its refreshing balance of sweetness and acid.
Summary
Inniskillin’s 2022 Cabernet Franc Icewine is a decadent yet elegant treata tapestry of red fruits, creamy sweetness, and zesty freshness. Bottled in a collectible 375ml 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 guavaas good as any dessert. I may have to try this with a piece of bittersweet chocolate.” Wine Enthusiast 95 Points
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