I just came back from a weekend spent in Canada!
Completely lost into the icewine world! I took a drive north along Ontario’s scenic Niagara Parkway to some Wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This area is known for its Icewine, which is made from grapes that are left to freeze on the vine over the winter. Once temperatures drop to -8 degrees Celsius (about 18 degrees Fahrenheit), the grapes are then collected and allowed to thaw, a process that helps intensify their flavor.
My visit started with Jackson Triggs, an amazing producers in Niagara Peninsula.
Jackson Triggs is Canada’s most awarded winery and have been named “Best Canadian Winery” an unprecedented number of times in international and domestic competitions. You can feel proud when serving Jackson-Triggs White and Icewines in knowing that, no matter the varietal, vintage, or region, you’ll be pouring a premium wine.
They create great wines but of course what I was there for were their outstanding icewines and I wasn’t disappointed. I loved them.
After a good lunch where I enjoyed food and wine pairings I moved to the next winemaker Inniskillin.
Jackson Triggs’s business sister is almost even better. As the first winery licensed in Ontario, Canada since prohibition, Inniskillin winery represents a a singular commitment to quality and innovation. I enjoyed an icewine flight with taste of pure joy. Starting with Sparkling Vidal I move on to 1994 Vidal, 1998 Oak Aged Vidal and 2001 Cabernet Franc. WOW!
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