Wine style
Wine style
Canadian Icewine
Canadian Icewine
Canadian Icewine
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Canada
Imagine sipping liquid gold harvested in the dead of winter. Grapes freeze solid on the vine, concentrating sugars into a luscious, sticky syrup that explodes with tropical fruit flavors. It is dessert in a glass.
Imagine sipping liquid gold harvested in the dead of winter. Grapes freeze solid on the vine, concentrating sugars into a luscious, sticky syrup that explodes with tropical fruit flavors. It is dessert in a glass.
Imagine sipping liquid gold harvested in the dead of winter. Grapes freeze solid on the vine, concentrating sugars into a luscious, sticky syrup that explodes with tropical fruit flavors. It is dessert in a glass.
Body
Full Blast
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
Sour As Heck
Sugar
Grandma's Syrup
LEADERS
HELPERS
The story
Accidental discovery
Risky harvest
Global fame
Originally an accidental discovery in Europe when frost hit early, Canada perfected this risky business thanks to reliably freezing winters. Vintners here leave Vidal and Riesling hanging long after harvest, braving sub-zero temperatures to hand-pick marble-hard berries in the dark. It is a gamble against rot and hungry birds, but the resulting golden elixir put the Great White North on the fine wine map permanently.
Originally an accidental discovery in Europe when frost hit early, Canada perfected this risky business thanks to reliably freezing winters. Vintners here leave Vidal and Riesling hanging long after harvest, braving sub-zero temperatures to hand-pick marble-hard berries in the dark. It is a gamble against rot and hungry birds, but the resulting golden elixir put the Great White North on the fine wine map permanently.
Originally an accidental discovery in Europe when frost hit early, Canada perfected this risky business thanks to reliably freezing winters. Vintners here leave Vidal and Riesling hanging long after harvest, braving sub-zero temperatures to hand-pick marble-hard berries in the dark. It is a gamble against rot and hungry birds, but the resulting golden elixir put the Great White North on the fine wine map permanently.
Why it's special
Natural freezing
Tiny yield
Liquid gold
You cannot fake this intensity. Artificial freezing is strictly forbidden by VQA rules, meaning nature must do the heavy lifting at minus eight degrees Celsius. While water freezes inside the berry, the sugar and acid remain liquid, creating a tiny drop of hyper-concentrated juice during pressing. It takes an entire vine to produce just one small bottle, making it one of the most labor-intensive and precious liquids on earth.
You cannot fake this intensity. Artificial freezing is strictly forbidden by VQA rules, meaning nature must do the heavy lifting at minus eight degrees Celsius. While water freezes inside the berry, the sugar and acid remain liquid, creating a tiny drop of hyper-concentrated juice during pressing. It takes an entire vine to produce just one small bottle, making it one of the most labor-intensive and precious liquids on earth.
You cannot fake this intensity. Artificial freezing is strictly forbidden by VQA rules, meaning nature must do the heavy lifting at minus eight degrees Celsius. While water freezes inside the berry, the sugar and acid remain liquid, creating a tiny drop of hyper-concentrated juice during pressing. It takes an entire vine to produce just one small bottle, making it one of the most labor-intensive and precious liquids on earth.
Who's gonna like it
Sweet tooths
Flavor chasers
Dessert lovers
Anyone with a sweet tooth who thinks dessert wine is just sugary water needs to try this immediately. It is perfect for folks who love intensity - think Sauternes fans or cheesecake enthusiasts looking for a pairing partner. If you enjoy flavor explosions that linger for minutes rather than seconds, get a glass. It is rich enough to replace pudding entirely yet keeps your palate fresh with zippy acidity.
Anyone with a sweet tooth who thinks dessert wine is just sugary water needs to try this immediately. It is perfect for folks who love intensity - think Sauternes fans or cheesecake enthusiasts looking for a pairing partner. If you enjoy flavor explosions that linger for minutes rather than seconds, get a glass. It is rich enough to replace pudding entirely yet keeps your palate fresh with zippy acidity.
Anyone with a sweet tooth who thinks dessert wine is just sugary water needs to try this immediately. It is perfect for folks who love intensity - think Sauternes fans or cheesecake enthusiasts looking for a pairing partner. If you enjoy flavor explosions that linger for minutes rather than seconds, get a glass. It is rich enough to replace pudding entirely yet keeps your palate fresh with zippy acidity.
REGIONS
Niagara Peninsula, ON
Think of this place as nature's refrigerator where magic happens. It isn't just about shivering tourists looking at a waterfall - it is a serious hub for cool-climate masterpieces that balance razor-sharp acidity with intense fruit flavors.
Think of this place as nature's refrigerator where magic happens. It isn't just about shivering tourists looking at a waterfall - it is a serious hub for cool-climate masterpieces that balance razor-sharp acidity with intense fruit flavors.
Okanagan Valley, BC
Imagine a place where bears eat peaches and rattlesnakes sunbathe next to Pinot Noir. This stunning stretch of British Columbia is a climatic paradox that proves Canada isn't just one giant igloo, delivering serious sun-drenched wines.
Imagine a place where bears eat peaches and rattlesnakes sunbathe next to Pinot Noir. This stunning stretch of British Columbia is a climatic paradox that proves Canada isn't just one giant igloo, delivering serious sun-drenched wines.
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