Wine: 2005 Inniskillin Riesling Ice Wine





Review: I know this might sound antithetical to a wine blog, but sometimes you just don't feel like a bottle of wine with dinner, not often, but sometimes. A friend of mine came over for crabs on Monday. If you have never had Maryland crabs, you are missing out. It is an experience, and having grown up on them, I relish that experience.

But, eating Maryland crabs is messy and even though there a half dozen wines I can think of that go well with crab, it just seemed easier to stick with beer.

Dessert was a different. After a big dinner, I wanted to keep dessert light, so I dipped some strawberries in chocolate and put them in the refrigerator. To complement the chocolate dipped strawberries I chose a 2005 Inniskillin Ice Wine. One thing I can say about Inniskillin is that they know how to make a presentation. The wine comes in its own box and the frosted bottle with the striking silver label makes the wine even more appealing.

The wine itself is unique. It is 100% Riesling and sweet, but it has a hint of tartness that was unexpected but enjoyable. It had aromas of grapefruit and pear and was very smooth. Overall, an excellent dessert wine.

Price: $70

Grade: 95