At Gourmet Grocer, we love products that feel like a true occasion. The kind of bottle that makes a dinner party more memorable, finishes a gift hamper beautifully, or turns a simple dessert into something special.
Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is one of those bottles.
Made in Ontario, Canada, Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is a premium dessert wine known for its bright acidity, concentrated sweetness and beautifully layered fruit flavours. It is elegant, distinctive and made for those moments when you want something a little more luxurious than the everyday.
For us at Gourmet Grocer, Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is a wonderful example of wine craftsmanship: rare, carefully made and perfect for gifting, celebrations, after-dinner drinks and thoughtful food pairings.
A Canadian Icewine Icon
Inniskillin is one of the most recognised names in Canadian Icewine.
Founded in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Inniskillin helped bring international attention to Canadian wine, particularly through its pioneering Icewine production. Icewine is now one of Canada’s most celebrated wine styles, and Inniskillin remains closely associated with its global reputation.
What makes Icewine so special is the way it is made. Grapes are left on the vine until winter temperatures drop low enough for them to freeze naturally. They are then harvested and pressed while still frozen, often in extremely cold conditions. Because much of the water in the grape remains frozen, the juice that is extracted is intensely concentrated, rich in natural sugars and full of flavour.
It is a demanding process with small yields, which is why true Icewine feels so special. Every bottle represents patience, risk and careful timing.
Riesling with Sweetness and Freshness
Riesling is one of the most exciting grapes for Icewine because it naturally balances sweetness with bright acidity.
Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is sweet, but it does not feel heavy. The grape’s freshness helps lift the wine, giving it energy and balance. According to Inniskillin’s tasting notes, this Icewine shows tropical aromas and flavours of lemon and lime, with good Riesling acidity creating a refreshing mouthfeel as the flavours unfold.
That balance is what makes it so enjoyable. It has richness and concentration, but also brightness, citrus and freshness. It is the kind of dessert wine that feels indulgent without becoming overly sweet or tiring.
Served well chilled, it offers a beautiful finish to a meal.
A Bottle Made for Dessert Pairings
Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is a natural partner for dessert.
It pairs beautifully with fruit-based puddings, citrus tarts, lemon posset, pavlova, apple crumble, pear tart, cheesecake, sorbet, panna cotta and creamy desserts. The lemon and lime notes in the wine work especially well with desserts that have freshness, fruit or gentle acidity of their own.
It is also lovely with richer sweet treats. Try it with white chocolate, almond biscuits, handmade nougat, shortbread or buttery pastries. The wine’s acidity helps keep the pairing balanced, while the sweetness brings a luxurious finish.
For a simple serve, pour a small glass with a carefully chosen dessert and let the wine do the work.
Beyond Dessert: Cheese, Spice and Celebration
Although Icewine is often thought of as a dessert wine, it can be surprisingly versatile.
Inniskillin Riesling Icewine pairs beautifully with strong cheeses, especially blue cheese, mature cheddar, creamy goat’s cheese and rich washed-rind styles. The sweetness of the wine balances saltiness and intensity, while the acidity keeps everything fresh.
It can also work beautifully with spicy food. A small glass alongside lightly spiced Asian-inspired dishes, chilli heat or aromatic flavours can create a lovely contrast.
For celebrations, it is perfect as a small pour at the end of the evening. It feels refined, generous and a little unexpected — ideal for dinner parties, festive gatherings, anniversaries or special gifts.
Why We Love Inniskillin Icewine at Gourmet Grocer
Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is exactly the kind of product we are proud to stock at Gourmet Grocer. It is premium, distinctive and made for customers who enjoy discovering something a little special.
It also fits beautifully into our gifting and hamper range. A bottle of Icewine brings a luxury drinks element to a Gourmet Grocer hamper, especially when paired with Irish sweet treats, artisan biscuits, chocolate, nougat, brittle, honey, preserves or cheese.
For customers planning a dinner party, it is an elegant after-dinner choice. For food lovers, it offers a different way to enjoy wine. For gifting, it feels thoughtful and memorable because it is not something people buy every day.
It is a small bottle with a big sense of occasion.
How to Serve Inniskillin Riesling Icewine
Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is best served well chilled in small glasses.
Because it is concentrated and sweet, you do not need a large pour. A little goes a long way, which makes it ideal for sharing at the end of a meal. Chill the bottle before serving and pour alongside dessert, cheese or a small sweet treat.
Once opened, keep it refrigerated and enjoy within a few days for the best freshness.
For a simple Gourmet Grocer pairing, serve it with a cheeseboard, Mileeven Honey, Miena’s Nougat, Second Street Brittle, The Foods of Athenry biscuits or a fruit-based dessert. It is also lovely with creamy puddings and citrus-led bakes.
Perfect for Hampers, Dinner Parties and Special Gifts
Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is a beautiful choice for gifting.
It suits Christmas hampers, thank-you gifts, dinner party presents, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gifts and food lover hampers. It feels elegant and unusual, while still being very easy to enjoy.
For a sweet hamper, pair it with chocolate, nougat, brittle, biscuits and honey. For a cheese hamper, add crackers, chutney, mature cheese and preserves. For a celebration gift, pair it with premium treats and a handwritten note for something thoughtful and polished.
It is the kind of bottle that makes a gift feel more considered.
A Taste of Icewine Craft
Inniskillin Riesling Icewine is more than a dessert wine. It is a story of winter vineyards, frozen grapes, patience and precision.
From Ontario’s cool climate to the glass, every bottle reflects the rare craft of true Icewine. It is sweet, bright, elegant and full of character, with the refreshing acidity that makes Riesling such a beautiful grape for this style.
That is exactly the kind of food and drink story we love to celebrate at Gourmet Grocer.
You can find Inniskillin Riesling Icewine at Gourmet Grocer, 10 High Street, Enniskillen. Call in to explore our range of wines, dessert pairings, Irish sweet treats, cheeses, hampers and carefully selected products, perfect for gifting, dinner parties, celebrations and after-dinner moments.
