Icewine

Refined, sophisticated Icewines and a reminder of the importance of character.

The pride of G. Marquis is our collection of ultra premium, 100% Canadian VQA Icewines from the Niagara Peninsula. G. Marquis respects the careful choices vital to making a true, authentic Icewine. Naturally frozen on the vine, grapes are harvested by hand from snow-covered vineyards after dark in the heart of winter when temperatures fall below -10°C. The frozen fruit is crushed immediately, capturing a tiny amount of sweet, precious nectar from each grape and then slowly fermented for months with expert care.

Vidal Icewine VQA

Serve on its own or with rich tasting mature cheeses, herb seasoned or peppercorn crusted pâtés or traditional European-style pastry.

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Grape Varieties: 100% Vidal
Source: 100% Ontario, Niagara Peninsula
Appellation: Niagara Peninsula VQA
Wine Classification: Premium white varietal Icewine
Cellaring Potential: 2 to 10 years
Winemaking Notes: Juice cold clarified prior to inoculation. Fermentation conducted at 15°C over a period of one month in stainless steel using VL3 yeast strain to extract maximum fruit character. Post-fermentation cold stabilization conducted at -2°C in stainless steel. Wine aged over a period of six to eight months in stainless steel prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes: A fruit bombshell packed with intensely sweet aromas of ripe nectarine, apricot and tropical fruit that captivate instantly. Its luscious, super rich and creamy mouthfeel is as impressive as it is unforgettable.
Appearance: Golden yellow
Appropriate Food Pairings: Serve on its own or with rich tasting mature cheeses, herb seasoned or peppercorn crusted pâtés or traditional European-style pastry.
Serving Notations: Serve at 6-8°C/43-46°F in traditional liqueur/cordial or small white wine glasses.

Riesling Icewine VQA

Serve on its own or with rich tasting mature cheeses, herb seasoned or peppercorn crusted pâtés or traditional European-style pastry.

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Grape Varieties: 100% Riesling
Source: 100% Ontario, Niagara Peninsula
Appellation: Niagara Peninsula VQA
Wine Classification: Premium white varietal Icewine
Cellaring Potential: 2 to 10 years
Winemaking Notes: Juice cold clarified prior to inoculation. Fermentation conducted in stainless steel at 15°C over a period of four weeks using VL3 yeast strain to promote extraction of maximum fruit character. Wine cold aged in stainless steel at 8-10°C over a period of eight months. Wine cold stabilized in stainless steel prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes: Exquisitely intense fruit profile of peach, apricot, tropical and citrus fruit with hints of figs and dates. Seductively creamy and lasting mouthfeel culminating in a truly memorable and lasting finish.
Appearance: Pale golden yellow
Appropriate Food Pairings: Serve on its own or with rich tasting mature cheeses, herb seasoned or peppercorn crusted pâtés or traditional European-style pastry.
Serving Notations: Serve at 6-8°C/43-46°F in traditional liqueur/cordial or small white wine glasses.

Cabernet Franc Icewine VQA

Serve on its own or with rich tasting mature cheeses, herb seasoned or peppercorn crusted pâtés or traditional European-style pastry. Enjoy also with fine chocolates or European-style pastry.

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Grape Varieties: 100% Cabernet Franc
Source: 100% Ontario, Niagara Peninsula
Appellation: Niagara Peninsula VQA
Wine Classification: Premium red varietal Icewine
Cellaring Potential: 2 to 10 years
Winemaking Notes: Fermentation conducted over a period of 20 days in stainless steel at 18°C using VL3 yeast strain to promote extraction of maximum fruit character. Wine cold aged in stainless steel at 8-10°C over a period of eight months. Wine cold stabilized in stainless steel prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes: A powerhouse red Icewine bursting with fresh fruit flavours of watermelon, strawberry jam and ripe cranberry. Dried fig and raisin notes are also evident. Sublime and creamy, it lingers on the taste buds in a way few dessert wines can.
Appearance: Rose petal pinkish red
Appropriate Food Pairings: Serve on its own or with rich tasting mature cheeses, herb seasoned or peppercorn crusted pâtés or traditional European-style pastry. Enjoy also with fine chocolates or European-style pastry
Serving Notations: Serve at 6-8°C/43-46°F in traditional liqueur/cordial or small white wine glasses.

Ice Rosé VQA

Superb as a classic aperitif. The ultimate partner to fine meals including fresh salmon steaks, Atlantic lobster, Malpeque oysters, steak, free range chicken or wild game bird dishes. Savour with creamy cheeses.

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Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir (base wine), 100% Cabernet Franc (Icewine)
Source: 100% Ontario
Appellation: Niagara-on-the-Lake VQA
Wine Classification: Premium dry Méthode Classique rosé sparkling wine with Icewine dosage
Cellaring Potential: 2 to 4 years
Winemaking Notes: Pinot Noir grapes for base wine harvested at 19.5° Brix. 100% free run juice used for base wine and cold clarified prior to inoculation with EC1118 yeast strain. Fermentation of base wine conducted at 15-18°C in stainless steel over 15 days. Wine subsequently aged for a full year in stainless steel. Base wine cold stabilized prior to undergoing secondary fermentation conducted in-bottle over one year with EC1118 yeast strain using traditional Méthode Classique. Dosage of G. Marquis Cabernet Franc VQA red Icewine. Final disgorgement conducted by hand.
Tasting Notes: Captivating and aromatic with exquisite raspberry, strawberry and violet hints underpinned by red apple and floral notes. Medium/full-bodied with a dry, sophisticated mouthfeel.
Appearance: Delicate pale rosé
Appropriate Food Pairings: Superb as a classic aperitif. The ultimate partner to fine meals including fresh salmon steaks, Atlantic lobster, Malpeque oysters, steak, free range chicken or wild game bird dishes. Savour with creamy cheeses.
Serving Notations: Serve at 6-10°C/43-50°F in traditional sparkling wine flutes.

Vidal Late Harvest VQA

The perfect foil to rich tasting blue veined cheeses. Enjoy also with aged cheddars, Oka, Emmental or Friulano cheeses. A perfect pairing with herb seasoned pâté or fresh fruit desserts. Excellent with cheesecake.

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Grape Varieties: 100% Vidal Blanc
Source: 100% Ontario
Appellation: Ontario VQA
Wine Classification: Premium sweet late harvest white varietal dessert wine
Cellaring Potential: 2 to 6 years
Winemaking Notes: Grapes late harvested at 24.0° Brix. Juice cold clarified prior to inoculation with VL3 yeast strain. Fermentation conducted in stainless steel at 15-18°C over a period of three weeks. Fermentation arrested at 68.2 grams per litre of residual sugar. Wine aged for six to eight months in stainless steel. Wine cold clarified and cold stabilized prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes: Fruit-forward in character with intense notes of fresh apricot and peach complemented by floral and tropical fruit undertones. Its enticing sweetness is perfectly offset by a zesty backbone of fresh citrus-like acidity producing a rich yet cleansing mouthfeel. Medium-bodied in nature, its finish is long and lasting.
Appearance: Delicate straw yellow
Appropriate Food Pairings: The perfect foil to rich tasting blue veined cheeses. Enjoy also with aged cheddars, Oka, Emmental or Friulano cheeses. A perfect pairing with herb seasoned pâté or fresh fruit desserts. Excellent with cheesecake.
Serving Notations: Serve at 6-8°C/43-46°F in traditional Icewine or liqueur-style glasses.

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