Here’s a different kind of sweetie that is rarely seen – a blend. Usually, icewine and/or late harvest wines are made up from one single varietal: Riesling, Vidal, Cabernet Franc, etc, but this one has three reds mixed up in it: Cabernet Franc (50%), Merlot (30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). The smells are sweet ripe and sugared red berries and cherries, while the taste delivers the sweet cherry, strawberry and hits of raspberry to the palate. The balance between sugar and acidity will have you craving more without the sickeningly sweet, cloying feeling and that’s impressive considering it’s a 15 on the sugar code. Price: $30.00 / 375ml – Rating: ****½