{"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","url":"https:\/\/carlswineclub.com\/products\/2018-icellars-reserve-red-92pts","provider":"Carl's Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}