Inniskillin is a
Canadian wine producer,
incorporated in
1975, whose
vineyards are scattered primarily across the southern regions of
Ontario, such as
Niagara although they do also have vineyards in
Okanagan,
British Columbia. While they do produce more typical wines, such as
Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay, they are perhaps best known for their "
icewine" (or "
ice wine"), a product which is the result of producing wine from naturally
frozen grapes (usually
riesling or
vidal varietals), thus leading to a more condensed, rich and
complex flavour. Inniskillin's icewines have won several awards in the past few years.
As Inniskillin's icewine is produced in small quantities -- as is that of most producers -- it may be difficult, although not impossible, to find in the
United States, sold mostly through
independent dealers. Whereas most Ontarians can purchase Inniskillin's products at their local
LCBO, the best and least expensive way this author has thus far seen for Americans to purchase their icewines is at the
49° North duty free shop at
Pearson International Airport (
YYZ), just before entering
U.S. Customs and Immigration.
For more information about Inniskillin and/or their wines, visit
http://www.inniskillin.com/