StratusRiesling Icewine 2017 (Half Bottle)

Product code: 19835
£36.35 inc VAT
Canada
White Wine from
Ontario, Canada
Country
Country: Canada
Region
Region: Ontario
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Niagara
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Stratus
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Grape
Grape: Riesling
Grape: 100% Riesling
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Country
Country: Canada
Region
Region: Ontario
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Niagara
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Stratus
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Grape
Grape: Riesling
Grape: 100% Riesling

Product Notes

Stratus Riesling Icewine is a fine Canadian dessert wine with an exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity. Made from frozen Riesling grapes, it boasts luscious flavours of honey, apricot, and citrus zest. Its golden hue shimmers in the glass, while the aroma tantalises with notes of peach, apple, and a hint of spice. Revered for its complexity and impeccable smoothness, it pairs superbly with strong cheeses and fruity desserts. Enjoy this icewine chilled to experience the full burst of its vibrant, long-lasting taste. Every sip of Stratus Riesling Icewine is a celebration of pure, concentrated fruit essence.

Tasting Notes

This Riesling Icewine is reserved and subtle with classic Niagara aromatics of lime, grapefruit, honey and stone fruits.

About the Winery

Stratus

Tucked away in the captivating landscapes of Niagara-on-the-Lake in Canada, sits the incredibly picturesque Stratus Vineyards. Spanning over 62 acres, this vineyard has confidently secured its place as one of the pioneers in intricate wine crafting, intermingling both environmental consciousness and a unique blend of varietals.

For the uninitiated, Stratus is renowned for its distinctive approach towards wine making. Stratus takes pride in growing 15 varietals, boasting a repertoire of both red and white wines which are meticulously tended to and harvested on the estate. These include globally loved French varietals like Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Semillon among others.

An exceptional feature of Stratus Vineyard is their gravity-flow process. Embracing a more unconventional method, their winery placements optimise verticality, thereby, allowing the wine to journey naturally from crushing to fermentation - without the use of pumps. This careful preservation of the fruit's integrity aids in enhancing the wine’s traits. and subsequently, its complexity and depth.

Stratus is also the first winery in the world to receive the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. This iconic status rightfully signals their unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability: a testament to the vineyard’s ethos of blending fine wine crafting with environmentally-conscious practices.

Without doubt, the dedication, sophistication and vigour that Stratus winery brings to the world of wine-making is commendable. With each spectacular bottle, they showcase a dazzling alchemy of exquisite taste and unwavering commitment to Mother Earth. This combination has indelibly placed Stratus on the global wine map, forever revolutionising our perceptions about the relationship between wine quality and environmental stewardship.

Finally, for wine connoisseurs and green enthusiasts alike; a visit to Stratus is truly an indulgent immersion into a world where luxury and sustainability seamlessly co-exist – a heady experience indeed!

https://www.stratuswines.com

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