This is something they have at one local winery here. I here it is very good.
2006-11-22 05:44:54 · 13 answers · asked by smoothsoullady 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Like the others have said, ice wine is made from grapes that were frozen on the vine.
It is very sweet, and is a dessert wine; one that you do not drink with meals.
Ice wine is a little more expensive than other, regular types of wine. However, some New York wineries have ice wine for $12.99 per bottle. If you have heard of the Finger Lakes in western New York, you may want to consider taking a wine tour (it's awesome!). A lot of the wineries in that area have ice wine, and it is not that expensive, though it is in a 375 mL bottle as opposed to the regular 750 mL bottle. My favorite is the Borealis from Lakewood Vineyards in Watkins Glen, NY.
Depending on the state that you live in, you can have the ice wine shipped to you. Happy tasting!!!
2006-11-22 06:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by anezat83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice wine is a sweet desert wine. It is not something you would want to drink with a meal or all evening, but rather on its own as a desert following a meal.
Ice wine is produced from grapes that have been frozen. The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, so the result is a concentrated, often very sweet wine. The effect is comparable to the freeze distillation that was traditionally used to make applejack and similar beverages, but in the case of ice wines, the freezing happens before the fermentation, not afterwards. Unlike other dessert wines (such as Sauternes, Beerenauslese, or Trockenbeerenauslese), grapes for ice wine tend not to be affected by Botrytis cinerea or Noble Rot. This gives ice wine its characteristic of refreshing sweetness balanced by high acidity. When the grapes are free of Botrytis, they are said to come in "clean."
2006-11-22 05:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by mart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As most answers indicate Ice Wein or IceWine is made from grapes picked at a temperature of minus 10 degrees celsuis and pressed while still frozen so the water does not melt and only the flavour concentrates remain- Flavour is like a citrus based honey Originally created in Germany when permission to harvest from the Bishop of Trier was delayed by either the courier being delayed by a- robbery, b- drink,- and the harvest froze before the permission was received- the monks made wine anyway and the result was outstanding- Originally made from Riesling grapes- the best, and more recently Vidal (in Canada-not as good- flabby). now it is made from many grapes- all worth trying but Riesling is by far the best. Slightly less expensive from Germany and usually better
2006-11-24 03:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by Hugh S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is spelled "ice wine" on the label, I'll bet it's from Canada.
While the Germans originated this method of making wines from super concentrated botrytis infected frozen grapes, the Canadians are becoming renowned for their own ice wines.
They are sweet yet citrousy, often with aroma of honey and spice.
And they don't just go well with desserts. They are also great with creamy dishes. From pate foi gras, lobster thermador to chicken a la king and pasta with cream sauces.
The only draw back is that they are usually quite expensive compared to regular table wines. After all, from the same area of vineyard, you will get 10 times more yield if you make just red or white wines instead.
2006-11-22 22:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by minijumbofly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's made from grapes that have been left on the vine and frozen. It concentrates the sugars, but has to be picked right away and processed or the grapes spoil. That's why it's a little more expensive. Canada is making good ice wine.
2006-11-22 05:49:13 · answer #5 · answered by ironbrew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has anyone ever had, or heard of ice wine? i just saw a thing on tv about it. apparently, it is made from grapes that are harvested only after being frozen on the vine, at a very specific temperature range, around -7 degrees celsius, or 17 degrees farenheit. they only squeeze out about 1/10th of the volume of juice from normally hravested grapes. since the juice is somewhat concetrated, they make a sweet or dessert wine from it. it is supposed to be fairly expensive; around 60 bucks a bottle.
2006-11-22 05:47:51 · answer #6 · answered by Lady_Lavinia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice wine generally tastes sweet and fruity and usually drunk as a dessert wine, chilled. It's not my favorite type of wine but it's not awful.
2006-11-22 05:50:00 · answer #7 · answered by J-Markie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sweet dessert wine that's made from grapes that have been frozen. I quite like it.
The best are German, but other countries produce them as well.
2006-11-22 05:46:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes honey, its when you put your wine bottle in the freezer, and when its frozen, take it out and stick it up your HOLE and you wont half WHINE!
Trust me, dont not use the narrow end first, it will do fcuk all to a ***** of your standard.
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2006-11-26 08:51:29 · answer #9 · answered by martinscud 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is unbelivably good if you like a crisp sweet wine..
2006-11-22 05:52:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋