2013Gehringer Brothers Riesling Icewine

Description:
Grapes for this wine were picked at -10 degrees Celsius; cold enough to freeze the berries solid. During pressing all the sugars, acids, and flavour components slowly drip out while leaving the water as ice in the press. A natural concentration results, with no altering of the delicate fruit flavours

Taste Profile:
Fragrant aromas of peach, pink grapefruit and honeyed green apple, with flavours of the same. A great sweetness
acidity balance.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with many desserts, but best as a dessert on its own.

Technical Info:
CSPC Nr. +504860
Size 375 mL
Alcohol 10.4%
Acidity 11.9 g/l

Gehringer Brothers, recognized for superior quality wines, is one of the earliest family-run estate wineries in the Okanagan. 1985 saw their first vintage, and 29 years of passionate winemaking are reflected in high levels of consistency. With a dedication to capturing the essence of the grape, the wines consistently earn VQA status and annually win numerous awards. The Gehringer style is a symbiosis of terroir, ripe fruit, and firm acidity.

Winemakers Walter and Gordon, are numbered in with a select few, who are B.C.-born yet have learned their craft in Europe. They compete amongst the world’s best year after year, and their hard work and dedication to perfection have not gone unnoticed!