Reif Estate Winery’s reputation as one of the world’s top producers of premium Icewine was further solidified today with the announcement that its 2023 Grand Reserve Vidal Icewine received a PLATINUM medal and an outstanding score of 97 at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London, England.
The winery is also proud to share that its Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve earned a SILVER medal with a score of 91, while both the 2020 Meritage and 2020 Merlot Reserve were awarded BRONZE.
“Decanter is the global benchmark for wine quality, so it is always exciting to hear when any of our wines are recognized in a competition of this caliber,” said Klaus W. Reif. “But to receive a PLATINUM for our Icewine is truly an honour. That said, hearing that all three of our red wines entered were also awarded medals confirms what I’ve always believed: that our vineyards, located in the Niagara River sub-appellation of Niagara-on-the-Lake, are ideally suited for producing premium vinifera reds, like Cabernet and Merlot, that rival the best in the world.”
Decanter is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition, renowned for its rigorous judging process. Wines are evaluated by top experts from around the globe, and the results are trusted internationally by both trade professionals and consumers. Now in its 22nd year, the Decanter World Wine Awards continues to offer unparalleled global reach and recognition.