Vintner's Cellar Ottawa

Specialty Wines

Riesling Ice Wine

A sweet white wine made from a Riesling base. The wine has a hint of fruity flavours mixed with a rich sweetness. It is best served chilled with fruit salads, and light desserts such as sponge cakes or fruit cheesecakes.


​​Ice Wine with a  hint of Maple
A sweet white wine made from a Riesling base with 100% real maple syrup added to give just a hint of maple with a slightly sweeter flavour. The wine has a hint of fruity flavours mixed with a rich sweetness. It is best served chilled with fruit salads, and light desserts such as sponge cakes or fruit cheesecakes. Goat cheese is another fantastic pairing for this wine.


Red Ice Wine
A sweet red wine made from a cabernet sauvignon base. Its rich pink colour draws you into this unique and flavourful ice wine which has hints of strawberry and apricot when sipped. The acidity is well balanced with the sweetness, which gives the wine fullness on the palate. It is best enjoyed with chocolates, creamy desserts and blue cheeses.


Port
​The name derives from Porto, a northern town in Portugal. Port is a sweet, red wine which originated in the 18th century when the English took to the practice of adding brandy in order to stabilize wine for the long sea journey. This port-style wine is medium-bodied with bold flavours of figs, brandy macerated raisins and caramel.


Chocolate Cherry Port
​A complex multi dimensional flavor of ripe black cherries with hints of chocolate combined with the subtle sweetness of a quality port. It is best served as a dessert wine or with fresh cheese and fruits.


Fruit Wines

Soft, clear and memorable fruit wines made right. Not just an after dinner or dessert wine any longer. A fresh and invigorating choice for any occasion.

BLUEBERRY BERGAMAIS - Bergamais is a supple delicate fruity red wine. With added undertones of plump wild blueberries it becomes a refreshing, full flavored wine, best consumed young. A sour but sweet finish of blueberries lingers in the mouth leaving you wanting more.

Strawberry Zinfandel - A delightfully refreshing Rosé glowing with soft pink hues made from Zinfandel and fresh strawberries. This beautiful social wine is complex and medium-bodied leaving a long lasting strawberry finish on the palate. 

BLACK CHERRY PINOT NOIR - Subtle Pinot Noir blended with blackberries and cherries. A favourite grape type for its cherry, currant, raspberry and strawberry flavors. A silky mouth feel, medium-bodied explosion of deep blackberry fruit and rich cherries leaving a pleasant, lingering finish on the palate. Serve as a social wine or with desserts.

GREEN APPLE RIESLING - This refreshing energetic blend of Riesling and natural green apple makes this wine a crisp, dry smooth white wine just for enjoying on its own or for that perfect occasion.

PINK GRAPEFRUIT BLUSH - Delightful, tangy and a tasty combination of fresh citrus pink grapefruit flavor makes this blush wine perfect for a summer picnic. The subtle tartness leaves a light and refreshing sparkle on the palate.

BLACKBERRY MERLOT - Round-bodied Merlot, medium to dark red. Distinct lush velvety tannins with intense plum and blackberry fruit. A smooth mellow wine enjoyed by all.

 
TROPICAL FRUIT CHARDONNAY - This carefully blended tropical fruity delight makes this Chardonnay a dry, full-bodied wine. Crisp and clean, wonderfully pleasant and refreshing on the palate.  Perfect for sipping alone on a beautiful summer day.

RASPBERRY MERLOT - Rich, medium-bodied blend of Merlot bursting with luscious rich raspberry flavors and aromas. Deep, soft round ripe tannins do not get in the way of pure pleasure when drinking this wine which can be served on a cold winter night accompanied by a rich chocolate dish.

APRICOT RIESLING - A bouquet of lilies and orange flowers with apricot overtones make this a fresh, intense semi-dry Riesling with added apricot flavors.  Medium-bodied with a balanced finish. Serve as a social wine together with fine conversation.

PEAR RIESLING - Riesling is one of the most aromatic grape varieties in the world. This highly aromatic Pear Riesling wine is thoroughly refreshing with delicate floral undertones which pleasantly fill the mouth and refresh the palate on a warm summer day.

PINOT GRIGIO/POMEGRANATE - This crisp white wine balanced with rich earthy pomegranates leaps out of the glass. Firm acidity from the Pinot Grigio gives it mouthwatering juiciness and a refreshing finish.  A perfect aperitif/cocktail for priming the palate for food.

KIWI RIESLING - A classic firm Riesling grape varietal, this luscious semi-dry wine shows notes of kiwi with a very subtle and delicate nose. Light and refreshing, it’s a perfect way to relax at the end of the day.

BLACKBERRY MERLOT  - This dry, medium-bodied red wine combines Merlot’s soft, subtle nature with intense black currant and a burst of fruit flavours creating an easy drinking, anytime wine. This is a nice wine to enjoy with all types of food.

WILDBERRY SHIRAZ FRUIT - Shiraz is a powerful and deeply satisfying red grape variety with its smoky fruit flavors and firm tannins. Matched up with ripe, intense, concentrated wildberry and a blend of field berries, this exquisite balance of refreshing fruit and acidity will have you at the bottom of your glass before you know it.PEACH CHARDONNAY - Delicately flavored, very dry, medium bodied Chardonnay with subtle and delicate layers of pure mid-summer peach flavor, leaving a crisp, clean and refreshing light citrus finish on the palate. Makes a great dinner wine.


If you cannot find the mix that you want.. do not despair. We can mix and match wines very easily. Feel free to ask our wine consultant.