The Apres Series are our specialty dessert and ice wines. They are phenomenal for finishing off an evening and are very compatible with fortifying (adding brandy or cognac) which can be done on-premises prior to bottling. Each kit takes 6 weeks from starting until bottling and gives you approximately 30 ice wine bottles (375ml ea, total of 11.5 Liters) of wine. You will get more bottles if you fortify it, depending on the amount of the additional liqueur.
Customizations: None of these wines are “watered” and therefore provide a very dense, flavourful batch of wine. You can add a variety of oak types if you prefer different aromas and flavours. We can sweeten any wine to fit your taste. A wide variety of shrink caps and labels are also available to put a professional finish on your wine, or ask us about custom labels.
$180 incl. tax / batch (30x 375ml bottles)
$90 incl. tax / half batch (15x 375ml bottles)
Reds
Cabernet Franc Icewine Style
Beautiful notes of honey, strawberry, cranberry, and rose petal. With the strong flavour of this ice wine, you need a strong cheese (like blue cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano or a very aged Sharp Cheddar), spicy foods or salty dishes. To polish off dinner, pair this wine with a berry-centered dessert. (Alc: 13% – Body: Medium-Full)
Dessert Wine
As any delightfully rich dessert, this wine has hints of figs, plums and chocolate. Pair this tasty masterpiece with rich foods like foie gras, pate, or a meat such as duck. (Alc: 13% – Body: Medium-Full)
Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Wine
A favourite in our community, the Chocolate Raspberry dessert wine keeps selling out. The wine shows juicy cherry and plum undertones, with a smooth body, while the chocolate and raspberry bring it to a delectable dessert quality you are sure to enjoy. Fortify it with Brandy for the extra spice and warmth this winter. (Alc: 17% – Body: Medium-Full)
Vanilla Bourbon Dessert Wine
Expect the unexpected with this unique blend of Vanilla, bourbon and red dessert wine. Inside there is a medley of fig, plum, warm vanilla and smooth bourbon flavours just bursting to be unleashed! This one also shines with a touch of brandy or bourbon added in, for that deep, smooth aftertaste. (Alc: 17% – Body: Medium-Full)
Whites
Riesling Icewine Style
A beautiful marriage of honey, peach, sweet citrus and marmalade. Splendidly partnered with toasted salty nuts, antipasto plate or a black olive tapenade. Also try it with any kind of citrus, pineapple, honeydew, or kiwi dessert. (Alc: 13% – Body: Medium-Full)