A forest-like scent of pine needles bursts from the glass, joined by aromas of candied orange segments and a wisp of apricot. Bright acidity offers a sense of balance to the icewine’s caramel, maple, and quince jelly flavors. The texture is rich, but not thick, with each sip feeling like silk sheets draped across the palate.

Whoever first decided to make icewine with Cabernet Franc grapes should be given a medal. Inniskillin’s latest version is a holiday aroma extravaganza of spicy plum pudding and a bowl of earthy wild strawberries. The wine’s peach pie, sweet rhubarb tartlet, and rose water flavors feel right at home slipping and sliding all over its lubricious texture. Somehow, someday, I will find the perfect dark chocolate to pair with this crimson-colored treat.

Sweet Cabernet Franc may sound strange, but in Inniskillin’s hands it’s amazing. The green-herb notes common to the variety read as peppery spice; the fruit flavours bring to mind sweet red raspberries and tangy rhubarb pie. It’s sweet but not too, with vibrant acidity and that Cab Franc grape-skin spice. And this is one of the rare wines that really does complement chocolate desserts, from birthday cake to mousse.

This aromatic dessert white boasts white truffle–, dried pineapple– and apricot-infused aromas and flavors of caramel, caraway and apple pie. Though sweet, this is backed by vivid acidity that drives the long finish. Drink now through 2035.

This is intense and sweet, featuring dried apricot, salted caramel, honey and grapefruit aromas and flavors. Refined and alluring, with a clean, refreshing finish. Drink now through 2038.