Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider now available at the LCBO

I just came across this press release about a new release of ice cider from Domaine Pinnacle here in Ontario. I haven't tried this particular cider but I've wanted to try more ice ciders from Quebec and this one might do the trick.

Has anyone tried this one? Any other recommendations?

Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider now available at the LCBO
Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider now in 140 LCBO locations across Ontario

    FRELIGHSBURG, QC, Nov. 4 /CNW Telbec/ - Domaine Pinnacle, the world's leading producer of ice cider, today announced that Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider
is now available as a regularly listed product at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).

    Represented in Ontario by Pelee Island Winery, Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider is currently available at 140 LCBO locations across Ontario, including: the
Bay & Bloor, Gerrard & Pape and Yonge & Wellesley locations in Toronto, the Albert & Metcalfe location in Ottawa and the Upper Gage & Fennell location in Hamilton.

    Domaine Pinnacle is the market-leading maker of ice cider - a product category first developed in Québec that has grown exponentially in recent years. Each 375 ml bottle of Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider is made from a blend of six varieties of apples. Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider is a rich, golden, full-bodied nectar that is enjoyed as an aperitif, with foie gras, fine cheeses, a variety of desserts or simply on its own to end a perfect meal.

    "We are very pleased to announce the availability of Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider at the LCBO," said Charles Crawford, Founder and President, Domaine Pinnacle. "With widespread availability in Canada's most populous province - and largest urban centre - we now have truly national distribution. Working closely with our Ontario partner, Pelee Island Winery, we sincerely believe that Ontarians will discover and enjoy our uniquely Canadian product," Mr. Crawford concluded.

    Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider retails for $29.95 (LCBO #: 94094). 

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    Taste Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider:
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       - The Ottawa Wine and Food Show, November 7-9, Lansdowne Park, Booth #1108. 

         For more information: www.playerexpo.com.
       - Gourmet Food and Wine Expo, November 20-23, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 

         Booth #610. For more information:
         www.foodandwineexpo.ca.
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    About Domaine Pinnacle

    Domaine Pinnacle is a family-owned orchard located on the southern slopes of Pinnacle Mountain in Québec's picturesque Eastern Townships. Founded in 2000, it has rapidly become the world's leading producer of ice cider-the apple equivalent of grape-based icewine. Born of the unique combination of sunny summer growing conditions and frigid Québec winters, this rich amber coloured elixir has won the hearts and palates of connoisseurs worldwide. For more information, please visit www.domainepinnacle.com.

Comments

[Chris McCart]

Hi Ken. I was given a bottle of this from a Quebecois couple which are friends 2 or 3 winters ago. It was quite interesting, very intense & sweet and while not my favourite dessert wine, it did match well with some cheeses. I recall at the time Pinnacle is the largest (or one of) Ice Cider makers in Quebec. Not sure if that reflects the quality or not.

[David Wolochuk]

I tried Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider and it is truly quite amazing. Complex, rich and balanced. Really a must try.