#FOOD: INNISKILLIN VIDAL PEARL ICEWINE – LUNAR NEW YEAR GIFT IDEA

Inniskillin Vidal Pearl Icewine is the ultimate luxury item for Lunar New Year celebrations, whether as a gift for a host or as a special treat to enjoy with family and friends over a traditional meal.

Regarded as one of the most challenging wines to craft, Inniskillin Icewine begins with grapes meticulously harvested under the cover of night, when temperatures plummet to -12°C amidst the harsh Canadian winter. The grapes are pressed while frozen on the vine, producing a limited yield of intensely concentrated juice that will soon transform into a luxurious Canadian elixir: Inniskillin Icewine. Its opulent sweetness, perfectly balanced by a refreshing acidity, offers a truly decadent and refined experience.

The Vidal Pearl has beautifully integrated flavours of apricot, peach and candied brown sugar, with a rich & long finish which pairs perfectly with both sweet and spicy Chinese New Year favourites like dumplings, Nian Gao and noodle dishes⁠. The limited-edition Inniskillin Vidal Pearl Icewine ‘Year of the Snake’ giftbox is only available for a limited time at LCBO, Wine Rack stores & the Inniskillin Estate leading up to Lunar New Year, so be sure to pick up a bottle (or two) before it’s gone.

Not only is 2025 the Year of the Snake, it’s also Inniskillin’s 50th anniversary. Since receiving Canada’s first winery license after Prohibition on July 31, 1975, Inniskillin has become a Canadian winemaking pioneer. It gained international acclaim in 1991 when its Vidal Icewine won the Grand Prix d’Honneur, changing the global perception of Canadian wine. Today, Inniskillin remains the world’s number one selling Icewine.