Drink a bottle of Ottawa Ice-wine
π Where to Find Them: Ottawa and the surrounding regions of Ontario, particularly the Niagara Peninsula, are renowned for their ice-wine production. π§ What is Ice-wine? Ice-wine is made from grapes that are left on the vine until they freeze naturally, then harvested and pressed while still frozen. This process concentrates the sugars and flavors, resulting in a sweet, rich wine with a unique taste profile. π‘οΈ Best Time to Visit: The ice-wine harvest typically occurs when temperatures drop to around minus eight degrees Celsius, often in late fall or early winter. π° Top Wineries to Visit: Inniskillin: Pioneers in the ice-wine industry, known for their Vidal, Riesling, and Cabernet Franc icewines. They offer a unique Icewine Harvest Dinner experience . Reif Estates Winery: One of Niagara's founding family wineries, producing internationally acclaimed icewines since the 1980s. Pillitteri Estates: Known for its wide selection of dessert wines, including icewine, and has accumulated hundreds of awards. Peller Estates: Offers a signature icewine series and a unique 10Below Icewine Lounge, an igloo-like experience. #Ottawa Ice-wine #Ottawa #canada #Wine #Drinks #Tourism #Recommendation
