Winemaker's Notes

Sourced from the Eastman Vineyard, these grapes were hand harvested by friends of Malivoire between -9° and -10°C in the early morning hours of January 21st, 2007. Pressed in vertical basket presses delivering juice at 38.6 ° brix and 11.4 g/l titratable acidity. This juice was then fermented cool in stainless steel. The finished icewine has 11% alcohol and a residual sugar of 212 g/L.

Food Pairings

Enjoy in place of dessert or with blueberry or apple-based desserts. Also excellent with hard cheeses such as fontina, aged raw-milk cheddar or washed rind cheese, with a reduction of Rosemary wine syrup. For adventure, bring on the 64% cocoa butter white chocolate.

Wine Reviews

Zoltan Szabo
"Aromas of strawberry marmalade, white chocolate and dried flower petals and herbs with a hint of sweet paprika spice. It has a gorgeous mouthfeel, luscious flavours, an outstanding spine of acidity and a long finish. A superb Icewine! 4 1/2 stars out of 5".

Tony Aspler
"Tawny ruby colour; strawberry compote nose; unctuous, not overly sweet but nicely balanced with great length. ****½."

David Lawrason Mar-08
" ... so we enjoyed the 2006 Cabernet Franc Icewine (93 points, $49.95/200 mL, available at the winery) on its own. It is excellent indeed, a wine kissed with raspberry, redcurrant, tea and herbs. A wonderful purity of expression. "