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Vintage
Country
CanadaCanada
Region
Ontario
Type
Ice Wine
Producer
Inniskillin Estate Wines
Winemaker
Nicholas Gizuk
Grapes
Vidala hybrid grape crossing Ugni BlancSeibel
Alcohol
9.5% vol.
Bottle
375 ml

Wine profile

Dessert · gold

Acidity
Body
Sweetness
Alcohol9.5% vol

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Wine profile · Dessert

Acidity

Level 5 of 5 — Crisp and racy – like freshly squeezed lemon

What it is

Acidity is the wine's freshness: it gives energy, makes your mouth water and helps the wine age. Too little and it tastes flat; too much and it feels sharp.

Where you feel it

On the sides of your tongue, and in how much your mouth waters after you swallow. The more you salivate, the higher the acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

Labs measure total acidity (grams of tartaric acid per litre; most wines sit between 4.5 and 8 g/L) and pH (usually 3.0 to 3.8; the lower, the more acidic). Our scale turns that into how it feels in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: soft, little freshness
  2. 2Medium−: gentle
  3. 3Medium: fresh and balanced
  4. 4Medium+: lively, mouth-watering
  5. 5High: crisp, racy This wine

In practice, for this wine

Ideal with oysters, shellfish, sushi and fried food; it stands up to sharp, salty dishes. Serve cold, great as an aperitif.

Wine profile · Dessert

Body

Level 4 of 5 — Full and broad – like single cream

What it is

Body is the weight and texture of the wine in your mouth. It comes mainly from alcohol, extract (everything dissolved apart from water), glycerol and, in sweet wines, sugar.

Where you feel it

Across the whole tongue: how much the wine fills your mouth. Think skimmed milk, whole milk and cream.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

There is no single number for body. Labs measure dry extract (many wines are between 18 and 30 g/L) and alcohol, which WSET says has the biggest effect on body. Our scale rates the weight in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Light: fluid and delicate
  2. 2Medium−: light-ish
  3. 3Medium: rounded
  4. 4Medium+: broad This wine
  5. 5Full: dense and rich

In practice, for this wine

Wants dishes with structure: red meat, roasts, mushrooms, aged cheese.

Wine profile · Dessert

Sweetness

Level 5 of 5 — Very sweet and luscious – like honey or dried figs

What it is

Sweetness comes from the grape's natural sugar that did not turn into alcohol (residual sugar). A dry wine has almost none; a Port or a late-harvest wine has a lot.

Where you feel it

On the tip of your tongue, right from the first sip, and as a richer, oilier feel in the mouth. Acidity can mask it.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the rules of the style (WSET; IVDP for Port and Madeira).

It is measured in grams of residual sugar per litre. General EU bands: dry up to about 4 g/L, off-dry up to 12, medium-sweet up to 45, sweet above that. On our scale: under 4 g/L = 1, up to 12 = 2, up to 45 = 3, up to 100 = 4, more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Dry: no noticeable sugar
  2. 2Off-dry: a touch of sweetness
  3. 3Medium-sweet: clearly sweet
  4. 4Sweet: rich and fruity
  5. 5Very sweet: luscious This wine

In practice, for this wine

A dessert in itself: chocolate, nuts, aged or blue cheese. A small glass is enough.

Wine profile · Dessert

Alcohol 9.5% vol

Level 1 of 5 — Light and fresh – barely any warmth

What it is

Alcohol is made when yeast ferments the grape's sugar. It brings warmth, adds to the body and carries the aromas.

Where you feel it

As warmth in your throat and chest when you swallow, and a slight burn on the nose when it is high.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the alcohol stated on the label — On the label: 9.5% vol.

It is the one axis that is always measured: it comes from the % vol on the label. Still and sparkling wines: under 11% = 1, up to 12.4% = 2, up to 13.4% = 3, up to 14.4% = 4, 14.5% or more = 5. Fortified wines (Port, Madeira…) have their own scale: under 16.5% = 2, up to 18.4% = 3, up to 19.9% = 4, 20% or more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: under 11% vol This wine
  2. 2Medium−: 11–12.4% vol
  3. 3Medium: 12.5–13.4% vol
  4. 4Medium+: 13.5–14.4% vol
  5. 5High: 14.5% vol or more

In practice, for this wine

Easy-drinking, good for lunch and aperitifs. Serve chilled.

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Serve & enjoy

Temperature 8–10 °CFridge 3 h · or ice bucket with water 20 min
GlassPort / dessert glass

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Description

 Inniskillin Icewine Vidal Gold Branco 0,375L is a Canadian dessert wine from Ontario, known for its intense sweetness and complex aromas. It's made by Inniskillin, one of the pioneering wineries of Canada's famous icewine style. 

Inniskillin, the Canadian wine producer, is world-renowned for its high-quality wines and particularly for its award-winning Icewines . Icewine Vidal Gold has won several major awards across its many vintages.

ColourColour: The wine has an intense, bright golden colour.

AromaAroma: It offers abundant aromas of tropical fruit such as mango, pineapple and lychee. There are also notes of apricot, peach, honey and, in some vintages, melon, tangerine and spice.

Flavour: The flavour is rich, sweet and complex, with notes of apricot, peach, mango and orange peel. Touches of clove, honey, caramel, gingerbread spice and buttered toast can also be found.

Structure: A full-bodied wine with a smooth, velvety texture, supported by lively, crisp acidity that keeps the sweetness from being overwhelming.

FinishFinish: The finish is long and fruity, leaving lingering stone fruit and sweet spice. 

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.