A lush treat of honeyed apricots and Earl Grey tea aromas rich and slick on the palate with dried apricots, candied citrus peel and creamy ginger. A lovely bright crispness on the finish balances this well-made liquid confection.
Serve with lemon-curd pavlovas or strong cheese.
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - December 19th, 2007

Brilliant and straw-hued with apricots, crisp apples, honey, minerals and orange peel notes. Quite light in body with primary lime flavours and secondary, apricot, apple and green pear flavours with a mouthwatering finish.
Release date May 2007 in Ontario.
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - February 21st, 2008

A light golden coloured liquid with apricots in honey, quince, orange blossoms and Earl Grey tea aromas. Smooth and sweet on the palate, a slick weight with great acidity to balance the sweetness. Vibrant citrus zest on the tail end with a mouth-watering finish and substantial linger.
A good gift idea for those with 2010 fever - partial proceeds from each bottle sold go to support the Canadian Olympic team and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - December 16th, 2008

Liquid gold in a glass with luscious apricots in honey syrup, tea leaves and pear jam with candied ginger. Weighty and smooth on the tongue, more stone fruit side-by-side with preserved citrus bathing in fresh acidity. Forget dessert - you've got Icewine!
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - February 24th, 2008

Vidal is much more recognizable in Ontario where it's more prominent. In BC its far more rare but certainly a very nice alternative to Riesling. The Vidal grape is a hybrid with rather neutral flavours but it responds well to becoming late harvest and Icewine. The Inniskillin Vidal has delicate woodsy aromas with sweet herbs, exotic blood orange and vanilla. In the mouth is has a soft texture, sweet but crisp with a warm baked spiced apple finish. Chocolate: Spiced chocolate, sweet ganache filled truffles and Purdy's Hedgehogs. Cheese: Yes!
©copyright 2006 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 25th, 2006