****1/2 drink or cellar
Henry of Pelham Riesling Icewine 2009
VQA Short Hills Bench $49.95 (430561) 10.5% alcohol
It’s $44.95 a limited time offer. Superbly crafted with a clean yellow-gold hue, this delicious icewine offers enticing aromas—tangy apricot preserve, hints of dried fruit, honey, dried citrus peel, lime and more. Beautifully balanced on the palate with notes of mandarin orange, apricot, honey and biscuit embraced by a fine spine of lively acidity, it assures an exquisite and lasting taste experience. Sip on its own or savour with Glengarry Celtic Blue cheese. You can also cellar long term. A Vintages Essentials product, always available in select stores. (Susan Desjardins)