Icellars Estate Winery

IN THIS MONTH’S THREE-PACK:

Opulent wines from Niagara’s hidden gem, Icellars Estate Winery: a sauvignon blanc, cabernet franc and reserve red that will keep you cosy this month.

2017 Sauvignon Blanc
VQA Twenty Mile Bench
$35

This expertly crafted sauvignon blanc has richness and depth while still offering lifted aromatics of goldenberry, citrus and white peach. Pair this rarity (only 120 cases made) with Spanish tapas, fresh or smoked oysters and brunchy foods.

2016 Cabernet Franc
VQA Twenty Mile Bench
$30

An elegant, fulsome red with dark fruit and a lovely integration of earth and green notes. It’s showing excellent structure, intriguing complexity, and a long, luxuriant finish. Enjoy with roasted duck with hoisin or alongside a slow-cooked cassoulet.

2017 Reserve Red
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
$30

This wine is Icellars’ nod to Bordeaux-style wines – an elevated red blend primarily of merlot and cabernets that offers perfumed notes of red and black fruit, savoury herbs, and tobacco. Herb-crusted lamb chops with white truffle shavings will sing!