Inniskillin Oak Aged Vidal Ice Wine (2004) $80 (375 ml)

I really like ice wine. An excellent way to end a great dinner is with a perfectly chilled bottle of a good ice wine paired with a dessert that contains just the right amount of sweetness and acidity to accompany the wine without overpowering it.

The Inniskillin Winery is on the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario, Canada. Growing up in Michigan, I had the pleasure of visiting Niagara Falls, Ontario, at least 3 times a year with my family. But it wasn’t until I began drinking wine myself that I learned that Niagara Falls was not just waterfalls, shopping and Ripley’s Believe it or Not!, but it was also the hub of outstanding producers of wine.

The 2004 Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine is incredible. We usually have a bottle with our dessert when eating at one of our favorite restaurants Fleming’s. The wine is filled with exotic fruits and is quite complex. Apricot, mango, pear, honey and a touch of vanilla come to mind. The finish lasts forever, leaving an impression that is sure to keep you coming back for more. May do very well with age, but if you’re like me…it’s hard to keep a bottle of this around very long! Although pricey, definitely worth every penny.