{"title":"Inniskillin | Niagra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Inniskillin Winery \u0026amp; Vines in Niagra, Canada\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_ec5567c6-91a1-4556-9aaa-b33fd769223c.jpg?v=1605371794\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1975 by Austrian chemist Karl Kaiser and Italian-Canadian agriculture graduate Donald Ziraldo, Inniskillin are synonymous with top-quality Icewine, a fact underlined by the numerous awards they have won. Following Karl Kaiser's retirement in 2006, Bruce Nicholson joined Inniskillin in Niagara as senior winemaker and has become Canada's most awarded winemaker, with many awards including the Gran Premio from Vinitaly for his Icewine, in addition to being twice named Top Winemaker at the San Francisco International Wine Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest of the precious Icewine grapes cannot begin until temperatures drop below -8°C for a sustained period of time. Inniskillin does not pick at temperatures warmer than -10°C, which reduces yields and increases quality; the frozen clusters are often harvested in the dead of night. The grapes are pressed immediately while their water content is frozen in crystals, leaving only a few coveted drops of concentrated, intense liquid, which is then fermented slowly over the following months to become Icewine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInniskillin consistently sets the bar much higher than its competitors. Although the VQA sets the minimum Brix level at harvest at 35 degrees, Inniskillin generally harvests at between 40 and 42 degrees and, instead of a minimum of 18% of residual sugar, Inniskillin's wines have between 22 - 28%. As a result, the wines are richer, more intense and certainly merit their higher price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inniskillin-niagra-estate-riesling-icewine","title":"Inniskillin Niagra Estate Riesling Icewine 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the classic Inniskillin Riesling Icewine are harvested from select vineyards of the cool climate Niagara Peninsula. Thanks to the warming influence of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, the region's temperatures during the fruit-ripening phase are moderate and consistent. Picked at -10°C, the frozen grapes were pressed immediately, removing the ice crystals to leave a small amount of highly concentrated juice. This Riesling Icewine has an abundance of vibrant lemon, lime and white peach aromas on the nose and palate. Concentrated and richly flavoured the wine is balanced by a crisp lively acidity.[#intro]Superbly concentrated and richly flavoured this Icewine is balanced by a crisp lively acidity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inniskillin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32184323539011,"sku":"A21INNISKILLINRIW","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/RieslingBt_de716849-0cd7-42dc-936c-2ea7b79d06a5.jpg?v=1721236754"},{"product_id":"inniskillin-niagra-estate-cabernet-franc-icewine","title":"Inniskillin Niagra Estate Cabernet Franc Icewine 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Icewine are hand-harvested from selected vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This part of the Niagara Peninsula is considered a cool-climate viticulture region and the mineral-rich soils are the result of melting glaciers that left behind large and varied deposits of gravel, sand and clay, as they receded approximately 13,000 years ago. Thanks to the warming influence of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, the region's temperatures during the fruit ripening phase are moderate and consistent. The grapes are picked at a freezing cold -10ºC and then pressed immediately, removing the ice crystals to leave a small amount of highly concentrated juice. There is an abundance of ripe red fruit aromas including strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb that dominate on the nose, while the concentrated red fruits also show through on the palate. This decadent Icewine boasts perfectly balanced sweetness and acidity on a long, lingering finish.[#intro]A decadent icewine boasting perfectly balanced sweetness \u0026amp; acidity with a long lingering finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inniskillin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32184331862083,"sku":"A22INNISKILLINCFIW","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CabFrancBt_6fc62507-55b3-431b-8e68-c92089bb487a.jpg?v=1721236830"},{"product_id":"inniskillin-gold-niagara-vidal-icewine","title":"Inniskillin 'Gold' Niagara Vidal Icewine 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eInniskillin are the wines that have put Canadian Icewine on the map. Established in 1975 by Austrian chemist Karl Kaiser and Italian-Canadian agriculture graduate Donald Ziraldo, Inniskillin is now synonymous with top-quality Icewine, a fact underlined by the numerous awards they have won. The harvest of the precious Icewine grapes cannot begin until temperatures drop below -8°C for a sustained period of time. Inniskillin does not pick at temperatures warmer than -10°C, which reduces yields and increases quality; the frozen clusters are often harvested in the cool of night. The grapes are pressed immediately while their water content is frozen in crystals, leaving only a few coveted drops of concentrated, intense liquid, which is then fermented slowly over the following months to become Icewine. Inniskillin consistently sets the bar much higher than its competitors. Although the VQA sets the minimum Brix level at harvest at 35 degrees, Inniskillin generally harvests at between 40 and 42 degrees and, instead of a minimum of 18% of residual sugar, Inniskillin’s wines have between 22 – 28%. As a result, the wines are richer, more intense and merit their higher price. Made from the Vidal grape and fermented in French oak barrels this is a rich and concentrated icewine boasting flavours of ripe peach and juicy tangerine with a touch of warm baking spice. The lively acidity adds the perfect balance to this delicious nectar, its smooth texture and solid structure lead to an extended fruit filled finish. 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