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2017 Chardonnay Riesling Reserve Icewine - Aged in Canadian Whisky Barrels

The Founder of Vieni Estates, Pasquale Raviele, instilled a spirit of creativity and experimentation in our winemaking. With his passing in October 2017, we set out to craft an Icewine deserving of that legacy. Inspired by his enthusiasm for this most Canadian of wines, we chose two of Niagara's star varietals, Chardonnay and Riesling. This Icewine was aged for eighteen months in Canadian Whiskey barrels.

Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aging for eighteen months in Canadian Whiskey barrels imparted tannins and structure, resulting in deep straw yellow colour with golden highlights; intense on the nose, complex, elegant and ripe, fruity with wildflower, honey, citrus and tropical notes; very well balanced sugar and acidity , full-bodied and harmonious, with lingering ripe fruit, honey and vanilla, Serve well chilled with a wide variety of desserts, or on its own, as a grand finale to a fine meal.

Winemaker Notes
The Vinemount Ridge sub appellation, with its greater elevation, is ideal for the production of fine icewines. A choice selection of our Chardonnay and Riesling vines were left unharvested, with the essence of the grapes becoming intensified by the cooling environment. This sweet wine explodes with freshness and the flavours of Ontario fruit. 
Production
180 cases
Wine Specs
Vintage: 2017
Varietals: Chardonnay; Riesling 
Appellation: Vinemount Ridge
Residual Sugar: 210.2 g/L
Alcohol: 12%

 

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