About Ice Wine

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About Ice Wine

Of the many types of wine available, one of the most sought after is ice wine. Ice wine is rare, and can only be produced in certain regions, under certain weather conditions. Ice wine is produced in colder temperatures, such as British Columbia, where the weather conditions are right for the production of this type of wine.

Ice wine is produced in small quantities, making it rare and hard to find. Because of this, ice wine is generally much more expensive than other wines. There are some wines that are called ice wines that are affordable, but true ice wine does come with a hefty price tag.

Of the many types of wine available, one of the most sought after is ice wine. Ice wine is rare, and can only be produced in certain regions, under certain weather conditions. Ice wine is produced in colder temperatures, such as British Columbia, where the weather conditions are right for the production of this type of wine. Ice wines can also be found in the Pacific Northwest, and some other regions where the temperatures are right.

Ice wine is produced in small quantities, making it rare and hard to find. Because of this, ice wine is generally much more expensive than other wines. There are some wines that are called ice wines that are affordable, but true ice wine does come with a hefty price tag. The cheaper ones are also called icebox wines, and are produced differently than a true ice wine.

The weather conditions are critical for making a true ice wine. Ice wine is pressed from frozen grapes. The grapes are left on the vine to fully ripen, then when the weather reaches low enough temperatures, around -8 degrees C., the grapes freeze. Once frozen, the grapes are picked at night, when the temperatures are coldest, and taken to be pressed.

The pressing also takes place in cold temperatures, so that the water in the grapes remains frozen. The frozen grapes produce only a small amount of juice, since the water in the grape is frozen. Because the grapes have remained on the vine to fully ripen, and because the water is frozen, the juice and the sugars that remain are incredibly concentrated, producing a very flavorful juice. This juice is then fermented to produce ice wine. The resulting product is a very concentrated, sweet wine. The high sugar level also results in a slower fermentation process. So ice wine takes longer to produce than a normal table wine.

There are also wines produced that are called ice wine, but they are produced differently. The grapes are picked earlier, and then frozen before pressing them for their juice. As a result, the flavors of the grapes are not as fully developed as in ice wine. As stated above, these wines are also known as icebox wines.

All of these factors, the particular weather conditions, and the sparse amount of juice from each grape, are what makes ice wine so rare and expensive. Ice wine is usually sold in half bottles, as opposed to regular wine, which typically is sold in 750ml bottles. Most stores do not sell ice wine, and it is hard to find online. Even if you can find it, it may be a bit expensive. But if you can, it is well worth it. Ice wine, because of the sugar content is very sweet, but not cloyingly so. The acid helps to balance out the sweetness.

Once produced, ice wine will sell very quickly. If you find a wine maker with some ice wine, you should do your best to pick up a bottle or two. It will be expensive, but well worth it.

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Wine for a chicken and swiss cheese dish?
I'm not a fan of drinking wine, but I enjoy the flavor it adds to dishes when it is used in the cooking process. I'm planning on making a chicken dish with swiss cheese for dinner tonight and would like to substitute a dry white wine for the water my recipe calls for. Problem is, I have no idea what to look for. I know the general rule is not to cook with a wine you wouldn't drink. Whats a girl to do if she doesn't drink wine in the first place?

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18 Responses to “About Ice Wine”

  1. "Kh a a a a a n n" ! ! Says:

    Ice wine will keep well for many years, thanks to its high sugar content.

    If your ice wine comes from Canada, then I think you'll find that it is ready to drink now and you do not need to mature it, but if it is German Eiswein, then I find these have quite piercing acidity and keeping them a decade or more will see the acidity soften.

    Don't worry about having had it in the fridge, it won't have harmed it — wine is a lot more robust than many give it credit for.

    For long term storage, keep the bottle in a cool dark place on its side.

  2. jose40201 Says:

    good!!!!!!!

  3. "Kh a a a a a n n" ! ! Says:

    Serving: In a dessert wine flute, or a smaller sauvingon blanc glass or fill 1/2 way up in a champagne flute.

    Temperature: It is served chilled, however it is nice whe it warms up a bit to bring out the flavors more.

    Timing Service. It's nice when it comes before the dessert. You will have a chance to enjoy it before the dessert arrives and it will accompany the dessert too.

  4. Jimmy Says:

    45º and 50º to store
    41º-46º F for serving
    Icewine with a cork closure should be stored on its side to prevent the cork from drying out. icine with a synthetic closure does not have to be stored on its side, but wine racks are just so handy. Wine likes dark, consistently cool storage areas. Exposure to intense light and heat can ruin a wine.

  5. edwin4759 Says:

    this is reggae not rap

  6. otracabeza1 Says:

    UB LO MAXIMO¡¡

  7. Robin R Says:

    no. dessert wine can be anything sweet. "ice wine" is a specificallly brewed wine. Ice Wine or Icewine or Eiswein was first developed in Germany, is a wine created by allowing grapes to freeze on the vine. The grapes are picked while frozen, and the resulting wine is fruity, complex, sweet and delicious.Grapes were left on the vines until the first deep frost, and the freeze/thaw cycles that occurred concentrated both the sugars and flavors of the grapes. The process was refined, and now icewines are highly prized drinks. it has to be pressed while the grapes are still frozen, so it takes ALOOOOT of them to make a bottle of the wine. that's why it's so expensive. I learned this from the thirsty traveler, although i copied alot of my above info from the chiptin website. enjoy, it sounds delicious!

  8. beddybeddy83 Says:

    Look for wines made with muscat grapes in the dessert wine section. The taste is similar and also quite sweet, but the viscosity will be that of regular wine and not syrupy like ice wine. Also look into other brands. There are some makers out there who sell bottles for between 15.00 and 20.00. Tomasello Vidal, for example, goes for 17.99 online and usually if you buy a case most wine dealers will give you 10 to 15% off.

    Also if you're lucky, sometimes a dealer will just be trying to get rid of it and give you a good price.

    Remember also that ice wine is not meant to be drunk in the same way as regular wines. Though ice wine glasses usually hold 9 ounces or so, traditionally, only the bottom of the bowl of the glass is filled to render a 2 or 3 ounce serving.

  9. Alteru U Says:

    Don't know, maybe in a specialty store. I'll bring you some if you send me a ticket. LOL

    I understand New Zealand makes some pretty good ice wines themselves though. I know you have some rockin' pinot noirs. Cheers.

  10. SECRET DESTROYER Says:

    I have to agree with Mighty…Inniskillen is the best. I visited the winery this summer because I have always loved their ice wine. If you ever get the chance it was one of the most beautiful wineries I have ever seen. Having said that Germany is the most famous for some great ice wines I think (?). I don't know how to spell these but I have tasted them. Auselase, and Spatlase. They are terrific.
    A little tip for the wine snobs in here. I am from Seattle, but you are mostly Canadians I think. If you live in BC in the spring they have the Vancouver Wine Festival it last 7 days, of the most amazing wine fests on the West Coast. There are 150 wineries tasting 3-5 wines each. It is amazing if you can make it, do. Lots of fun, wine and education. Also food. Good Luck

  11. 1Mortal99Kombat4 Says:

    THIS IS NOT UB40!!!!

  12. Rob Says:

    Ice Wine is the speciality of Canada and is a unique wine. Drink it as a dessert wine and it's owesome.

  13. Ringo1612 Says:

    good song!

  14. jose40201 Says:

    excelent!!!
    5/5

  15. trekkie08 Says:

    They call it toasting not rapping

  16. Ringo1612 Says:

    good!

  17. Ringo1612 Says:

    Der Song erinnert mich an einen Kenia Urlaub und ein Girl vor vielen vielen Jahren!

  18. Arctic Says:

    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.

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