Inniskillin Vidal Icewine 2019
Inniskillin · VQA Niagara Peninsula, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
At a glance
- Producer
- Inniskillin
- Region
- VQA Niagara Peninsula, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
- Grape variety
- Vidal (100%)
- Wine type
- Dessert
- Body
- Full-bodied and Smooth
- Sweetness
- Sweet
- Typical price
- $60-$80
Tasting profile
Intense aromas of apricot, tropical fruit, honey, and citrus marmalade. Luxuriously sweet palate with balanced acidity and a long finish.
Evolution: Develops increased complexity including toasted nuts, dried fruits, and subtle botrytis character over time.
At peak: A well-integrated balance of sweetness, acidity, and nuanced tertiary aromatics
Structure
- Acidity
- High, balancing the sweetness
- Tannins
- None to very low
- Alcohol
- Moderate (around 10-12%)
- Aging potential
- 20+ years due to high sugar and acidity
Drinking window
- Peak drinking
- 2025 to 2044
- Optimal window
- 2021 to 2047
- Current status
- Drinking well now with excellent aging potential
- Current condition
- Fresh, vibrant with complex honeyed and tropical fruit notes
The combination of Vidal's thick skin and late harvest conditions produces robust sugar levels and high acidity, enabling a long aging window uncommon for other dessert wines. The 2019 vintage's climate conditions and Inniskillin's expertise ensure the wine will remain vibrant and enjoyable for at least 20 years.
Food pairing
Pairs exquisitely with blue cheeses (e.g. Roquefort), foie gras, fruit tarts, and spicy Asian cuisine.
Serving
- Serving temperature
- 6-8°C (43-46°F)
- Decant
- Not required
Sustainability
Sustainability score: 6/10
Inniskillin engages in sustainable farming practices including water conservation and integrated pest management; uses efficient energy practices at the winery; employs responsible waste management; packaging uses recyclable glass and minimal plastic.
While not certified organic or biodynamic, Inniskillin produces this Vidal Icewine with recognized sustainable viticulture protocols and environmentally-conscious winery operations. The local terroir and close-to-market distribution positively contribute to a modest carbon footprint.