How long will Ice Wine keep?

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Also, what's the best way to store it?

Answer 1

The age-ability of the wine depends on how well it is made and how well balanced its elements are, just like with dry wines. For dessert wines, ACIDITY is the key, not alcohol or sugar.

In red wines, the tannins and acidity allow the wine to age for a long time, but only if they are in balance and there is ample fruit to last all that time.

In white wine, aging potential depends more on acidity rather than tannin. That is why the most age worthy white wines are those with ample acidity like German Rieslings, white Burgundy, and Sauternes.

A lot of the ice wines out there are lacking in acidity. It depends on what grape was used to make the ice wine. Ice wines are made from a number of different grapes (red and white) such as Vidal, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. I'd have more confidence in the ability of a Riesling ice wine to age well.

The sugar itself will not allow the wine to age for decades. They will keep for a few years, but are not expected to improve and will not go the distance for, say, a 25th anniversary.

A good, well balanced Sauternes, however, due to its higher acidity level, can last 20-30 years.

In summary, while ice wine is really good, the majority of them are not meant for long term aging. Enjoy them now.

Cheers!

Answer 2

Ice wine has a lot of residual sugars, which allow it to last for longer if stored in proper conditions. Sauternes and some other dessert wines also have the ability to age well for many years. They should last safey for 4-5 years, in general. Some will last for decades and may continue to improve with aging, while others are best young. Guides and wine consultants can guide you if you know the wine's name and year.

Never store a wine in a normal refrigerator, which is too cold, dry and inconsistent for wine storage. It should be stored on its side so the wine makes contact with the cork, in a dark place with few temperature fluctuations and ideally, a temperature in the 11 to 14 celsius range, according to most wine storage experts. For shorter periods, a cooler room temperature is adequate but avoid sudden temperature changes and vibration or movement. The area should be moderately humid to keep the cork hydrated. Temperatures of 30 celsuis or more can hurt a wine very quickly and rapid temperature fluctuations are also harmful, as strong odours may also be.

How long a wine will last without deteriorating depends also on the year and the success of the harvest and winemaking techniques used. Some wines can survive less favourable conditions better than others. Higher alchohol content and higher levels of sugar help many wines to last longer and possibly improve for a long time. Some wines are at their best after many years or decades.

An ice wine will last longer than many other types of wine. Full-bodied reds are probably the best-known wines for longevity. It is said that tannins may help a wine age longer - these are only present in red wine.

Answer 3

How To Store Ice Wine

Answer 4

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Ice wine is named so because the grapes aren't picked until after the first frost. Therefore the wine will keep as long as any other wine.

Answer 6

Ice Wine will keep for a long time in your fridge.....or if it's never been refrigerated before, in your basement. Some sugars in the wine may naturally crystallize but the wine will still be good. If this happens, just be careful when you pour or run the wine through a kitchen screen before you drink it. If you like ice wine, also try Moscato d'Asti...a really great, slightly effervescent wine - really floral and fruity...cheers

Answer 7

Is it opened? If not, it may be able to keep indefinately. Some lesser types may start to break down after 10 years, but others can keep for a long long time. Of course, this is stored correctly.

If it's been opened, store in your fridge for up to a few weeks. I can't imagine it lasting longer than that in my household. But, if your household is different, because of the high sugar and alcohol content, it may keep even longer than a few weeks once opened.

To store it, only store it horizontally in a cool place out of direct sunlight. DO NOT store in your fridge. Only put it in the fridge the day that you plan to consume it.

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