Wayne Gretzky Estates Vidal Icewine 2024 VQA 375mL

WINE MAKING

This small lot Icewine is harvested from naturally frozen Vidal grapes from Niagara Peninsula vineyards at minus 10°C. Pressed frozen, releasing the pure extract from each grape. The juice is cool fermented to retain freshness and bright fruit flavours, and 15% of the wine is fermented in oak barrels to build texture and complexity.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

This Vidal Icewine has a bright yellow gold colour with a classic bouquet of peach, baked apricot, mango and tangerine. The rich, luscious, yet still elegant mouth-feel is perfectly balanced between sweetness and acidity. Flavours of juicy peach, ripe mango and tangy marmalade explode on the palate, then notes of marmalade and tropical fruit linger on the amazingly long finish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve chilled at 8 to 10°C in small white wine glasses, 1 to 2 oz per person. Enjoy before a meal, chilled with your favourite vodka and a couple of frozen grapes for an amazing Icewine Martini. Enjoy during a meal with pâté; spicy fish cakes; spicy Asian vegetable rolls; spicy Thai dishes; Thai mango salad. Enjoy with the cheese course which may include hard aged cheeses, 2 to 5-year-old Canadian cheddar or blue cheeses. Enjoy with fruit-based desserts of pineapple, apple, peach, pear, melon and apricot. Serve with apricot and cream crêpes; apple strudel; peach pie; apricot fruit flan; poached pears. Enjoy now through 2029.