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Lakeview Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: Lakeview Cellars 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine is a sweet, medium-bodied, vibrant dessert wine (198 g/l residual sugar) with dark cherry, ripe red berry jam and spiced plum flavours on the palate. Pour with dark chocolate desserts and fresh berry cups or lightly chill and enjoy as dessert. Drink: 2023-2027. 471813 12.40% S 200 mL  $50.00 Score: 91/100. November 18, 2023 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
PondView Estate Winery Riesling Icewine 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2026. 646505 9.80% S 200 mL  $26.25. January 21, 2021 Full Review
Rosehall Run The Finisher 2018, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2018-2022. 415992 10% S 375 mL  $17.95. October 1, 2019 Full Review
Tawse Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A berry-rich Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine and a perfect pairing to a dark chocolate paté or a rich dark chocolate and raspberry mousse Drink: 2019-2027. 359133 10% S 200 mL  $35.95 Score: 92/100. January 20, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Inniskillin Sparkling Vidal Icewine 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Fresh and sparkling dessert wine with honeyed melon, rich stone fruit and lemon zesty flavours on the palate. A perfect paring to mildly spiced dishes like lemon ginger pork. Drink: 2019-2028. 560367 9.50% S 375 mL  $79.95 Score: 94/100. November 12, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Avondale Sky Winery Select Late Harvest Martock 2014, Nova Scotia, Canada Drink: 2017-2025. 7.90% MS 750 mL  $25.00. October 20, 2019 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards Vidal Icewine 2016, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada Drink: 2019-2026. 10% S 200 mL  $30.00. October 20, 2019 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Inniskillin Gold Vidal Icewine 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2025. 19083 10.50% S 375 mL  $89.95. February 20, 2020 Full Review
Strewn Winery Cabernet Franc Icewine 2013, Four Milke Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A. , Canada: A voluptous, richly-textured Niagara Icewine made from the Cabernet Franc grape. Notes of ripe strawberry and raspberry. Pair wit a fruit cobbler. Drink: 2020-2025. 12.40% S 200 mL  $38.00 Score: 92/100. April 14, 2020 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Full Review
Hester Creek Estate Winery Late Harvest Pinot Blanc 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2026. 13.50% MS 200 mL  $16.99. February 20, 2020 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Inniskillin Niagara Estate Riesling Icewine 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2028. 558288 9.50% S 375 mL  $79.95. February 20, 2020 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
CedarCreek Estate Winery Platinum Riesling Icewine 2017, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada Drink: 2019-2027. 10%  375 mL  $57.99. February 20, 2020 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Konzelmann Estate Winery Peachwine 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A lovely dessert wine made from Ontario peaches. This Konzelmann wine offers aromas of peaches and ripe apricot. Fourth-generation winemaker, Herbert Konzelmann, came from Germany to Canada in the 1980s and created the Konzelmann winery in the Niagara Peninsula wine growing region, a wine region that reminded him of Alsace. Drink: 2020-2021. 33171 13% S 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2020 Best Value Dessert Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Peller Estates Signature Series Riesling Icewine 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: A stunningly gorgeous Niagara Icewine made from the classic Riesling grape. A silver seam of acidity balances the peach-apricot essence of this magnificent wine. Enjoy with fruit cobbler or biscotti. Drink: 2019-2024. 652149 10.50% S 200 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. April 14, 2020 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Sue-Ann Staff Howard's Vidal Icewine 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: So delish with ripe peach, pear, tropical fruit and pink grapefruit flavours sweet and balanced on the palate. Chill and pair with creamy blue cheeses, peach pie. Drink: 2022-2027. 368720 10.50% S 375 mL  $39.95 Score: 89/100. September 10, 2022 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
PondView Estate Winery Gold Series Vidal Icewine 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A perfect dessert icewine to pair with a fresh fruit cup, lush with tangerine, ripe peach, honey, dried apricot flavours and a touch of spice. Lovely balance of acidity to sweetness. Drink: 2020-2027. 390351 11% S 200 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 1, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Pillitteri Estates Winery Team Canada Vidal Icewine 2017, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous Niagara Icewine with aromas of apricot and peach. Perfect on it's own or with fruit cobbler. Drink: 2019-2026. 13418 11% S 200 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. January 20, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Peller Estates Signature Series Vidal Icewine 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2028. 11% S 200 mL  $47.95. January 20, 2021 Full Review
Wayne Gretzky Estates No.99 Cabernet Franc Icewine 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Aromas of fresh strawberry and raspberry wrap themselves around your senses in this dazzling icewine. A superb effort. Drink: 2020-2035. 12% S 200 mL  $64.85 Score: 92/100. January 20, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Full Review
Wayne Gretzky Estates No. 99 Vidal Icewine 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2035. 578807 11% S 375 mL  $72.95. January 20, 2021 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Peller Estates Signature Series Riesling Icewine 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2040. 652149 10.50% S 200 mL  $39.95. November 1, 2022 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
13th Street Reserve Riesling Icewine 2019, Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2030. 10.50% S 200 mL  $39.95. January 20, 2021 Full Review
Pillitteri Estates Winery Market Collection Select Late Harvest Vidal 2016, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q,A., Canada Drink: 2020-2026. 10% S 375 mL  $15.00. January 20, 2021 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
PondView Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Icewine 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2029. 558452 11% S 200 mL  $44.95. January 20, 2021 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Lakeview Cellars Riesling Icewine 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lakeview Cellars 2019 Riesling Icewine is a vegan-friendly dessert wine fragrant with cooked apples, candied citrus and tropical notes on the nose. Produced from 100% Riesling from the Niagara Peninsula wine region, this dessert wine is gorgeously sweet, lush and balanced with racy acidity on the palate. Delicious, chilled on its own (12°C) or pour with fruit desserts and blue cheeses. Drink: 2023-2030. 471839 11% S 200 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. February 3, 2024 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Redstone Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2030. 11% S 750 mL  $35.95. January 20, 2021 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Sue-Ann Staff The Wisteria Tree Cabernet Franc Icewine 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2030. 231639 9.50% S 375 mL  $98.95. March 16, 2021 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Henry of Pelham Special Select Late Harvest Vidal 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Henry of Pelham, Special Select Late Harvest 2019 Vidal is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Niagara wine region. This lovely, sweet dessert wine is lush with orange blossom, ripe apricot, peach compote, citrus zest flavours balanced with vibrant acidity, silky and fresh on the palate. A perfect little after dinner treat for two (375 ml) The Vidal grapes for this vintage were sourced from estate vineyards in the Short Hills Bench that were fermented and aged in stainless steel tank. Chill and enjoy with a fruit cup or on its own. Drink: 2022-2027. 395228 10% S 375 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Thirty Bench Special Select Late Harvest Vidal 2017, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2028. 11% S 375 mL  $34.95. January 20, 2021 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Peller Estates Private Reserve Late Harvest Vidal 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2030. 11.50% S 375 mL  $29.95. January 20, 2021 Full Review
Trius Showcase Late Harvest Vidal 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2028. 291492 11% S 375 mL  $29.95. May 12, 2022 Full Review
Tawse Chardonnay Icewine 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Gloriously apple pie beautiful: freshly baked, waiting for you to dig in. Notes of cinnamon spice and peach preserve. So lovely. Drink: 2013-2022. 443739 10.50% S 200 mL  $35.95 Score: 93/100. January 20, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Lakeview Cellars Vidal Icewine 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Buttery apricots blended with peach jam and honey. Delicious! Perfect dessert wine. Drink: 2020-2028. 522672 12% S 200 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Henry of Pelham Riesling Icewine 2017, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A stunning Riesling Icewine from Henry of Pelham. Aromas of apricot and peach preserves. Luscious and lovely. Pair with a fruit flan or cobbler. Drink: 2018-2023. 430561 9.50% S 375 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Full Review
Reif Estate Winery Vidal Icewine 2017, Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A richly concentrated Niagara icewine from Reif. Luscious aromas of peach cobbler and apricot jam. Pair with fruit flans and cobblers. Drink: 2019-2024. 544791 10% S 200 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 3, 2020 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port 2013, Douro Valley , Portugal: The 2013 Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port offers concentrated aromas of blackberry, black cherry, smoke and toasted nuts. It's a full-bodied, fortified dessert wine. Perfect as an after-dinner sipper Drink: 2017-2023. 46946 19% S 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry, Andalusia, Spain: This fortified Spanish dessert wine is made from the Pedro Xérès grape. It exudes nutty, toffee, spicy and dried fruit aromas. Light acidity and voluptuous texture on the palate with a long finish. Harveys has a long history and was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II as the offical supplier to the palace. Harveys started off with Bristol Milk, then produced this richer, sweeter version, thus the name "cream." Perfect for nutty cheeses and fruit-based desserts. Drink: 2022-2026. 215483 17.50% S 750 mL  $18.45 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2022 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

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