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 36 ice wine bottles (325ml 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 therefure 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.
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)
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)