The Best Canadian Dessert Wines of 2011

The dessert wines of the year at the Wine Access 2011 Canadian Wine Awards

  • Henry of Pelham 2008 Riesling Icewine
  • Nk'Mip 2010 Qwam Qwmt Riesling Icewine
  • Jackson-Triggs Okanagan 2009 Proprietors’ Grand Reserve Riesling Icewine
  • Jackson-Triggs Niagara 2008 Proprietors’ Grand Reserve Cabernet Franc Icewine
  • Mike Weir 2008 Red Icewine
Nk'Mip 2010 Qwam Qwmt Riesling Icewine
90Points

Harvested in November, this icewine maintains its freshness, with ripe pear, apple and peach notes on the nose. The palate is sweet and balanced by high acidity, with pear, apple and apricot notes that linger on the finish. This wine won a gold medal at the Wine Access 2011 Canadian Wine Awards.