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This will age for at least a decade without blinking. (CWC, 13\/3\/23). 120 cases made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e95.5 points Carl's Wine Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula VQA Twenty Mile Bench VQA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | 14.9% ABV | Drink from 2023 to 2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBBQ pork ribs, lamb roast\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47610797424933,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/products\/2020-icellars-wismer-parke-vineyard-syrah-355573.jpg?v=1704043317"},{"product_id":"2019-icellars-wismer-parke-syrah-🔥-93pts","title":"2019 Icellars \"Wismer-Parke\" Syrah 🔥 93pts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2019 Syrah, just 90 cases produced, really exceeded my expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from a very cool vintage, one that was exceptional for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir…but not necessarily where you’d expect big reds to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, the Wismer-Parke Vineyard on the escarpment has a track record of producing beautifully structured reds, and this is a great example of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a real structure to the wine. Classic Old World Syrah in style, with black cherry, blueberry, a hint of cassis, and plenty of savoury, gamey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannins are very well resolved at this stage, giving the wine a polished, elegant and cerebral feel. And the oak, with 24 months in exclusively French barrels, has now fully melted into the structure. You feel it most through the mid-palate, where it carries perfectly and all the way through to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is where it gets especially interesting: white pepper, black pepper, clove and a touch of salty minerality, which you don’t often see in Syrah. It adds a really compelling layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is entering his peak window now and should hold there for another two to three years. And for the quality in the glass, it’s very well priced at $49. (Carl Boucher, March 26, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e93 points, Carl's Wine Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula VQA Twenty Mile Bench\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 3.0g\/L | 13.5% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e smoked lamb shank, beef and pork chili\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52174373290277,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/2019IcellarsSyrah.jpg?v=1775012530"},{"product_id":"2019-icellars-wismer-parke-syrah-🔥-93pts-copy","title":"2017 Icellars \"Reserve\" Cabernet Sauvignon 🔥 94pts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was meticulously put together from a selection of the top five barrels after the first 12 months of aging. Those barrels were then transferred into entirely new oak for an additional 12 months, resulting in incredible depth and texture for the final wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is bold, rich, and powerful: very much a reflection of the 2017 vintage, which I still think is a total sleeper in Niagara-on-the-Lake. A very long, dry fall allowed the Cabernet Sauvignon to reach perfect and complete ripeness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it’s deeply expressive: dark cherry, black currant, blueberry jam, cassis, layered with notes of dark chocolate, tobacco and graphite. Truly Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is soft, rich, and concentrated. You get waves of black currant, blackberry, and dark plum, with a subtle savoury note, like fresh sage, adding complexity and layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid-palate is where everything comes together. The oak, after 24 months in barrel, has completely integrated by now, supporting the fruit without ever overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length here is outstanding. The complexity is off the charts. And the finish lingers with dark chocolate, cedar, and a lift of asian spices like clove, nutmeg and black pepper. This wine has much more to offers: I had it open for over a week and it was still rocking. It can go for another 5 years easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind wine, and a serious statement for Niagara-on-the-Lake Cabernet Sauvignon. Only 270 cases produced. (Carl Boucher, March 26, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e94 points, Carl's Wine Club | 94 points Rick VanSickle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 3.4g\/L | 14.8% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2033\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BBQ grilled NY steak, lamb tenderloin w Cab Sauv reduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52174838071589,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/2017IcellarsRCS.jpg?v=1776900489"},{"product_id":"2018-icellars-cabernet-sauvignon-92pts","title":"2018 Icellars Cabernet Sauvignon 🔥 92+pts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon doesn’t quite reach the same depth and complexity as the 2017 Reserve, but it sits firmly within the house style and reinforces the potential of this Niagara-on-the-Lake powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcellars has clearly established itself as one of the top Cabernet Sauvignon producers in the region. Absolutely no doubt about that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2018 leans a bit more into approachability. It’s still structured and expressive, but overall more open and easier drinking than the 2017 and the 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, you get a generous mix of dark cherry, black currant, and crushed raspberry, layered with a touch of cigar box and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is soft and nuanced, showing a nice burst of French oak (18 months of aging) that integrates well with a blend of black and blue fruits. There’s a good energy here, less brooding than the Reserve, but still clearly serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is supported by a soft tannic structure, with lingering oak spice adding depth and length. (Carl Boucher, March 26, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 315 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e92+ points, Carl's Wine Club | 93 points Rick VanSickle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 3.6 g\/L | 13.9% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e braised shortribs, lentils shepherd's pie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52174970290469,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/2018IcellarsCS.jpg?v=1776900494"},{"product_id":"2018-icellars-cabernet-sauvignon-92-pts-copy","title":"2018 Icellars Chardonnay | 91pts","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow, 2018 was a hot vintage with a shorter fall, and you really feel that throughout the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight away, you get more tropical fruit coming through… peach, pear, a bit of that riper fruit profile. And the texture… it’s creamy, it’s loaded, with a really nice, generous mid-palate. This is very much in line with the Icellars style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spent 12 months in oak, and you can tell. The oak is well integrated, but it’s definitely there…giving a bit of spice and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s soft, round, not that sharp, high-acid style. It’s more about texture, roundness, balance, and that lingering oak spice on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a really approachable, expressive Chardonnay…especially if you like a bit more richness in your glass. (Carl Boucher, March 26, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 170 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e91 points, Carl's Wine Club | 91 points Rick VanSickle | 90 points David Lawrason\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 3.0 g\/L | 13.0% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e roasted chicken, veal schnitzel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52187117388069,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/IcellarsChard18.jpg?v=1775429346"},{"product_id":"2018-icellars-chardonnay-91pts-copy","title":"2017 Icellars Chardonnay 🔥 93pts","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlright…the 2017 Chardonnay. A definite contrast with the 2018: much brighter acide, have aged much better. This wine is an absolute tank. Nine years in, and it is still going very strong. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acidity is still up there, the definition is still really precise, and the evolution is just… clean. Pure. You’re getting a bit of richness now, but it still carries that beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake expression, and for sure the Icecellars Chardonnay house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, you’ve got lemon curd, white flowers, yellow apple, peach, pear, toasted barrels… really classic, but with a nice depth to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the palate… bright but powerfull right from the start. Lime, peach, pear…, vanilla and then it starts to open up into more of that almond cookie, lemon pie character through the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is where it really tightens up again… flinty, mineral, with that little burst of baking spice right at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt saw 18 months in oak, and you feel it throughout, but it’s integrated, it’s supporting the wine, not overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly… this is one of my favourite Chardonnays from that vintage. And a great example of just how well these wines can age. Absoluteky worth every single penny. (Carl Boucher, March 26, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e350 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e93 points, Carl's Wine Club | 91 points WineAlign | 92 points Daniel O'Keefe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 3.0 g\/L | 13.2% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brown butter seared scallops, grilled pork chops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52188003139877,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/17ChardIcellars.jpg?v=1775431905"},{"product_id":"2017-icellars-chardonnay-🔥-93pts-copy","title":"2017 Icellars Wiyana Wanda🔥 93+pts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThis bold red blend has spent 24 months in all new French oak barrels. It’s powerful, structured, layered and incredibly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eLet’s keep in mind, 2017 was an outstanding vintage and this wine totally displays all the qualities you’d want for a super-premium Left Bank Bordeaux style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eOn the nose, aromas of dark fruit like black berry, black currant, black plum, but also loads of tobacco, cedar, vanilla, and oak spice. A hint of savouriness also comes back here and there, adding an extra layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe palate is concentrated and silky, delivering blackberry, black cherry, black currant, freshly ground coffee beans, sweet tobacco leaves, and spice lingering on the very very long finish – like cloves, black cracked pepper, and white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThis wine has at least another decade ahead of it. (Carl Boucher, April 15, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e225 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e93.5 points Carl's Wine Club | 94 points Rick VanSickle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 3.6g\/L | 14.6% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2040\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eribeye steak, rack of lamb with cabernet sauce\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52188033155365,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/wiyanawanda.jpg?v=1776972689"},{"product_id":"2018-icellars-reserve-red-92pts","title":"2018 Icellars Reserve Red | 92pts","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe two Cabernets totally shine in this wine, led by Cab Franc. This is versatile, elegant, and structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis wine is a beautiful example of what Icellars can do at an entry level. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAromas of red cherry, blue plum, black cherry, a hint of herbaciousness, cedar box, and a hint of chocolate. The aromatics are not overly complicated, but definitely really elegant and appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInterestingly, this wine shines much more on the second day open, which tells me that a quick decant will be useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe palate is full of energy, the tannins are still active but well placed, and the flavours completely match the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA perfect, well priced and well made welcome to the Icellars portfolio! (Carl Boucher, April 18, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e225 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e92 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 2.0g\/L | 13.6% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebaked lasagna, bison burgers with gorgonzola\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52262928974117,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/icellarsreservered.jpg?v=1776902584"},{"product_id":"2021-icellars-pinot-noir-90-pts","title":"2021 Icellars Pinot Noir | 90+pts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThis elegant Pinot Noir from the 2021 vintage is a beautiful expression of balance, finesse, and vintage character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eOn the nose, you get aromas of red cherry, crushed raspberry, dried cranberry, and rose petal, layered with subtle earthiness and a touch of spice. The palate is silky and refined, with bright acidity lifting flavors of cherry, wild strawberry, red currant, and a hint of forest floor. The mid-palate shows lovely texture and purity, while the finish is long, graceful, and lightly framed by soft tannin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eA very classy Pinot Noir that should continue to drink beautifully over the next few years.\u003c\/span\u003e (Carl Boucher, April 20, 2026).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e200 cases produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e90+ points, Carl's Wine Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula VQA Twenty Mile Bench\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52262933299493,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/2021icellarspinot.jpg?v=1776902580"},{"product_id":"2016-icellars-arinna🔥-94pts","title":"2016 Icellars Arinna🔥94pts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e2016 was one of the best Niagara vintages, at the same level as 2020 and 2012. This is the Bordeaux Right Bank version of Icellars. It delivers more elegance and finesse than it's Cab Sauv counterpart, Wiyana Wanda. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThis 2016 is concentrated and layered, but extremely soft and silky. This is truly an iron fist in a velvet glove! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eOn the nose, a great mix of black and blue fruits like blueberry, cassis, and also dark plum and black cherry. Dark chocolate, chocolate brownies, vanilla cream, liqorice, and cedar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe texture on the palate is absolutely magic! The tannins are super soft and integrated. The oak is at the very perfect place from start to finish. The length and complexity is at a really high level. Flavours include blueberry jam, black macerated cherries, black tea, and dark chocolate. The oak spices are developing past the mid-palate with Christmas-cake like flavours and vanilla custard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eOne of the best wines in the Icellars portfolio, and at the current price point, it way over-delivers! (Carl Boucher, April 15, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e425 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e94 points Carl's Wine Club \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e52% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 3.0g\/L | 14.5% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeef tenderloin, garlic mushroom pork chops\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264046854437,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/arinna.jpg?v=1776972680"},{"product_id":"2019-icellars-reserve-pinot-noir-🔥-93pts","title":"2019 Icellars Reserve Pinot Noir 🔥 93pts","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eFrom the outstanding 2019 vintage (for Pinot and Chardonnay - a much cooler year than usual), this Pinot Noir Reserve was selected from the top barrels and aged for 24 months in French oak, likely around 25% new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complexity of this wine is absolutely outstanding. Wow!!! While not as well known for  Pinot Noir production, Icellars really nailed it with this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, you get aromas of dark cherry, red currant, dried cranberry, forest floor, tobacco, cedar, clove, and a light touch of vanilla from the oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is layered but precise, tension remains even after 7 years, and beautifully structured, showing flavours of black cherry, red currant, raspberry, blue plum, and a good amount of baking spice, well supported by bright acidity (a vintage character) and refined tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s a beautiful depth and elegance here, with the kind of development you hope to find in serious Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is incredibly long, easily outperforming my expectations. This is truly impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e (Carl Boucher, April 20, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e130 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 points Carl's Wine Club | 93 points Rick VanSickle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | RS: 2.0g\/L | 13.7% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2029\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeef and mushroom stew, duck rillette on crostini\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264056389925,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/reservepinoticellars.jpg?v=1776972684"},{"product_id":"six-bottle-icellars-discovery-pack🔥-90-to-93pts","title":"Six Bottle Icellars Discovery Pack🔥 90+ to 93pts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceive one of each of the following six bottles to discover why Icellars has become known as the 'House of Reds' - plus a mini vertical of their little-known but delicious Chardonnays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Chardonnay🔥93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-length=\"0\" data-slate-zero-width=\"n\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 Chardonnay | 91pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-length=\"0\" data-slate-zero-width=\"n\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 Reserve Red | 92pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-length=\"0\" data-slate-zero-width=\"n\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 Cabernet Sauvignon 🔥 92+pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-length=\"0\" data-slate-zero-width=\"n\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Pinot | 90+pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-length=\"0\" data-slate-zero-width=\"n\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 \"Wismer-Parke\" Syrah 🔥 93pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264556265765,"sku":null,"price":237.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/sixbottleicellarsdiscovery.jpg?v=1776972072"},{"product_id":"five-bottle-icellars-collector-pack🔥-93-to-95-pts","title":"Five Bottle Icellars Collector Pack🔥 93 to 95+pts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceive five rare reds from Icellars, all rated 93 to 95+ points!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Wyana Wanda🔥93+pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-zero-width=\"n\" data-slate-length=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016 Arinna🔥94pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-zero-width=\"n\" data-slate-length=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 \"Wismer-Parke\" Syrah🔥95+pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-zero-width=\"n\" data-slate-length=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 \"Reserve\" Cabernet Sauvignon 🔥 94pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-zero-width=\"n\" data-slate-length=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 \"Reserve\" Pinot Noir🔥93pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264556921125,"sku":null,"price":387.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/fiveicellarstopscoring.jpg?v=1776972382"}],"url":"https:\/\/carlswineclub.com\/collections\/icellars-2026.oembed","provider":"Carl's Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}