The Icon Red is a red produced by Trius in Niagara Peninsula, Niagara Peninsula, Canada. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Niagara Peninsula
Region: Niagara Peninsula
Country: Canada
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
This is a rich, full-bodied Bordeaux-style red blend showing dark fruit like black currant and plum alongside notes of cedar, vanilla and spice from oak aging. The tannins are firm but rounded, giving it enough structure to pair with hearty meat dishes. It's a polished, food-friendly red meant for savoring with a good meal.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Niagara Peninsula, Canada
Niagara Peninsula is Canada's most important wine region, set in Ontario on the strip of land between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie near Niagara Falls.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Cabernet - Merlot — Tawse, Niagara Peninsula
- Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Meritage — Lola, VQA Ontario
- Estate Series Cabernet-Merlot — No. 99 Wayne Gretzky Estates, Niagara Peninsula
- Lakeshore Red — Palatine Hills Estate Winery, VQA Ontario
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Icon Red from?
The Icon Red is produced by Trius in Niagara Peninsula, Niagara Peninsula, Canada.
What grapes are in The Icon Red?
The Icon Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.