If winter sparkling ever got dressed up for a night out, this would be the bottle. Peller Estates Ice Cuvée Rosé is vibrant, indulgent and unashamedly glamorous: a traditional-method rosé sparkling wine enriched with a touch of Vidal Icewine for an unmistakably Canadian flourish. Think brisk bubbles, wild berry fruit and a silky ribbon of Icewine richness running through it. Pure celebration.

Peller Estates Ice Cuvée Rose, Producer

Founded in 1969, Peller Estates is one of Canada’s most iconic family-run wineries, best known for elevating Icewine to world-class status. From their home in the Niagara Peninsula, the Peller family has spent over five decades perfecting both sparkling winemaking and the intricate craft of harvesting naturally frozen grapes.

Their vineyards lie between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment, a unique corridor that creates the perfect microclimate for cool-climate varieties and Icewine production. Peller’s philosophy champions sustainable viticulture, meticulous hand-harvesting and gentle cellar work aimed at preserving the purity and intensity of the fruit.

Ice Cuvée Rosé is one of their most celebrated innovations: blending French méthode traditionnelle craftsmanship with the unmistakable character of Canadian Icewine. It’s a wine that manages to feel both playful and sophisticated, festive yet grounded in serious winemaking pedigree.

Peller Estates Ice Cuvée Rose, Terroir & Winemaking

The rosé base wine is crafted from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay, grown in vineyards moderated by Lake Ontario’s cooling influence. These glacial and limestone-rich soils give the grapes freshness, minerality and aromatic lift.

Traditional-method sparkling winemaking begins with stainless-steel fermentation, followed by secondary fermentation in bottle and extended lees ageing. This develops the silky mousse, subtle pastry notes and creamy texture.

Upon disgorgement, the wine receives its signature addition: a precisely measured dose of Vidal Icewine, made from grapes harvested at –8°C or colder while frozen on the vine. This tiny addition infuses the wine with delicate sweetness, wild berry intensity and a lush, honeyed depth without losing the crisp, refreshing spine of fine sparkling wine.

Peller Estates Ice Cuvée Rose, Tasting Notes

A shimmering salmon-pink hue with fine, lively bubbles. On the nose, expect wild strawberry, raspberry, cranberry and pomegranate, with hints of rose petal, candied citrus and gentle brioche. The palate is vibrant yet silky, balancing red-berry brightness with soft honeyed accents from the Icewine. Flavours of ripe strawberry, cherry sorbet, apricot and pink grapefruit zest unfold over a creamy mousse. The finish is long, elegant and lightly sweet, lifted by refreshing acidity.

Food Pairing Suggestion: Strawberry & Balsamic Tart with Mascarpone. The wine’s berry sweetness and zesty acidity pair beautifully with ripe strawberries, while the mousse cuts through the richness of mascarpone. A dreamy match.

Did You Know?

Canada produces more Icewine than any other country in the world, but only a handful of wineries, including Peller, use it in sparkling wine dosage. The result is unlike anything else made globally.