Last year Après Dessert Wine & Icewine transitioned to once-a-year seasonal offerings. That meant Winexpert stopped producing Dessert Wine and Riesling Icewine year-round and moved to offering a small seasonal selection of dessert and specialty wines in September each year. This shift in product availability mirrors the seasonal surge in demand for dessert style wines, and ensures Winexpert is always offering the best quality and freshest product.
In case you haven’t checked your calendar recently, September is almost here and Just Fine Wine is excited to announce this year’s Après lineup:
Riesling (White) Icewine Style
Dessert Wine
Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Wine
Vanilla Bourbon Dessert Wine
Our most loved Icewine style is back! There has been a lot of inquiries so Riesling Icewine’s return is great news for all those who were asking about it. Same goes for the delicious Après Dessert Wine. This one was in such hot demand that a run of product was produced early and we have it in store now. Always a crowd-pleaser, Après Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Wine comes back almost every year…and for good reason. Finally, another returning favourite, Après Vanilla Bourbon Dessert Wine is sure to tempt anyone who made it the last time it came around. Be sure to indulge your taste buds with these amazing specialty wines but don’t delay, these decadent delights are only available while quantities last.
All four styles will be available at Just Fine Wine beginning in September; perfect timing to have these delicious treats ready for the Holidays. Bottled in either 375ml or 750ml bottles, these limited offerings are perfect giveaways for friends, family, neighbours, and party hosts. They make for a classy gift to give to clients and customers. If you don’t want to give any full bottles away – and we completely understand that – these specialty wines are excellent for sharing with friends, family, co-workers; and guests. Sip after dinner or informally around the fire or Christmas tree. Sweet, soothing, indulgent comfort for those cold Fall and Winter evenings at home. Serve with dark chocolate for a special treat or pour over vanilla ice cream with shavings of chocolate for a dessert to live for. There’s always room for specialty wines – fill that space with delicious Après Dessert Wine, Riesling Icwewine Style, Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Wine, and Vanilla Bourbon Dessert Wine. Available for a limited time only at Just Fine Wine – Contact Us to secure yours today.
Riesling Icewine Style
Notes of peach, honey, sweet citrus, and marmalade. Our most-loved Icewine style is back! Serve chilled and enjoy on its own, or serve alongside creamy cheesecake, a cheese plate featuring toasted nuts and honey drizzle, or mix with vodka and garnish with frozen grapes for an Icewine Martini.
Sweetness: Sweet Body: Medium-Full Oak: None Alcohol by Volume: 13%
Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Wine
Bursting with rich, intense flavours and aromas. The traditional dessert wine character of warm, rounded cherries and plums is supported by a racy zing of bright raspberry. Perfumed and gently tart, with a luscious liquid chocolate rush in the middle of the palate it finishes with beguiling dark, bittersweet aromas of coffee, vanilla, and toast, all the way to a long, rich finish. Excellent on its own or with any dessert, or serve with toasted nuts or shortbread. This fan favourite is dessert in a glass – take it to the next level by making affogato. Place 2 small scoops of vanilla ice cream or gelato into a coffee cup, then pour in a shot of espresso and a shot of Chocolate Raspberry dessert wine. Top with shaved dark chocolate and a couple fresh raspberries. Superb within a few months, this wine will age gorgeously.
Sweetness: Sweet Body: Full Oak: Medium Alcohol by Volume: 17%
Dessert Wine
Made in the style of traditional Ruby Port which is rich and warm due to its higher strength. This bold and distinctive wine finishes with hints of cherry, fig, chocolate and plum, balanced with subtle oak. A decadent after-dinner treat, and a wonderful sipper any time! Après Dessert Wine is now only be available as a limited release, while quantities last.
Sweetness: Sweet Body: Full Oak: Medium Alcohol by Volume: 17%
Vanilla Bourbon Dessert Wine
Presenting fig, plum, warm vanilla, and smooth bourbon notes. Delicious dessert wine is elevated with sweet bourbon and vanilla aromas and flavours. A glass of this is the perfect after-dinner indulgence, or serve alongside a selection of dark chocolate truffles for a truly decadent treat. Serving a group? Incorporate into homemade tiramisu for added depth and flavour.
Sweetness: Sweet Body: Full Oak: Medium Alcohol by Volume: 17%
Après Riesling Icewine Style, Après Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Wine, Après Dessert Wine, and Après Vanilla Bourbon Dessert Wine all take 8 weeks to produce 11.5L (approximately thirty 375ml bottles or fifteen 750ml bottles) of finished product. Riesling Icewine, Chocolate Raspberry Dessert WIne and Vanilla Bourbon Dessert Wine are priced at $170.75 On-Premise ($298.75 for a double batch) or $116 Kit-Only. The plain Dessert Wine is priced at $160.75 On-Premise ($278.75 for a double batch) or $106 Kit-Only.
Available now for a limited time only so start yours today at Just Fine Wine.
