Konzelmann

Ontario icewines of precision: Vidal, Riesling, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Konzelmann produces icewines in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, where winter conditions concentrate fruit sugars into wines of crystalline intensity. The winery's Vidal Icewine, made from the cold-hardy Vidal grape, achieves a balance of honeyed richness and acidity. Riesling Icewine, drawn from the aromatic Riesling variety, captures the region's signature style—floral and mineral-driven. A Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine rounds the portfolio, offering the dark fruit and structure of the Cabernet grape in frozen-harvest form. Icewine production demands precise timing: grapes must freeze naturally on the vine, then be harvested and pressed while frozen to yield small volumes of concentrated juice. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast have rated these expressions, reflecting their technical precision and balance.