Is there a such thing as ice wine?

Ice Wine is designed to be a very fruity tasting wine to go along with the high sugar and high acidity. It varies in alcohol content, but usually hovers around 10% alcohol, which is typically a little less than traditional table wine, although some sweeter wines can come in at alcohol levels around 6%.

Is there a wine called ice wine?

Icewine – or 'Eiswein' – is a type of sweet wine, originally made in Germany and Austria, but also more recently in Canada and China. The grapes are left on the vine into the winter, and eventually the water in the grapes will freeze.

Can you get ice wine in the US?

The grapes used to make ice wine are harvested frozen on the vine, so it is not allowed to be labeled ice wine if the grapes are commercially frozen in Canada, Germany, Austria, and the United States.

What does ice wine taste like?

In fact, it's one of the sweetest wines you can find, but the intense sweetness is balanced by plenty of bright acidity. With strong flavors of honey, citrus, stone fruit like peach and dried apricot, and juicy tropical fruits like mango, ice wine made from white grapes still retains a freshness on the palate.

How expensive is ice wine?

Unfortunately, producers found ways to label the wine to confuse consumers. Such wines will not (or should not) cost near as much as a true Ice Wine, which can cost from $50 to $150 for 375 ml.

All About Ice Wines

Does ice wine get you drunk?

You should, because despite the misleading title, true ice wines are truly not meant to be “drunk”. They are meant to be smelled like perfume and tasted as concentrated fruit flavor. Ice wine is one of the hardest wines to produce, the pinnacle of late harvest wines.

Does ice wine have alcohol?

Ice Wine is designed to be a very fruity tasting wine to go along with the high sugar and high acidity. It varies in alcohol content, but usually hovers around 10% alcohol, which is typically a little less than traditional table wine, although some sweeter wines can come in at alcohol levels around 6%.

Is ice wine good for your health?

Highlights. Ice wine usually has slightly lower alcohol content than regular table wine. Some Riesling ice wines from Germany have alcohol content as low as 6%. Drinking ice wine can lower blood pressure, have a protective effect on the cardiovascular system, reduce the risk of myocardial infarction.

Is ice wine any good?

Ice wine is the perfect special occasion glass. Thanks to its syrupy full-bodied consistency and rich liquid-gold hue, the dessert wine is thought of as being deeply indulgent, despite being lower in alcohol than most wines, at around 10% ABV.

How should you drink ice wine?

Serve it cool: Ice wine is best served cool, but not cold (about 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit), to reap the most from the flavors. Small flutes or wine glasses are perfect; since the bottles are usually small and pricey, it also avoids anyone bogarting the whole bottle.

How much is a bottle of German ice wine?

Primary Eiswein flavors

Like Champagne or fine Bordeaux, ice wine is a luxury drink that starts at $35 or $50 for a 375ml bottle.

Is Riesling an ice wine?

Riesling is a classic vinifera grape variety suitable for Icewine. It's tropical and citrus aromas and flavours offer an elegance that are defined by its natural high acidity.

Why is ice wine so sweet?

Icewine is a unique sweet wine made from grapes that have been left to freeze naturally on the vine. Pressed while still frozen, the grapes yield a sweet concentrated juice that is highly flavourful.

What is different about ice wine?

Ice wine is traditionally made using grapes that are frozen while they're still on the vine. When the grape freezes, the water in the grape freezes as well. Since the sugars and other dissolved solids don't freeze, when the frozen grapes are pressed you're left with a much more concentrated, sweeter wine.

What kind of wine is ice wine?

Ice wine (or icewine; German: Eiswein) is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, allowing for a more concentrated grape juice to develop.

When should I drink ice wine?

Best Enjoyed: On its own after a meal (think of it as dessert in a glass). The rule is to serve this rich, sweet wine with a dessert that is a bit lighter and less sweet, or with something savoury and full-flavoured for balance. Serving it with a too-rich or too-sweet dessert doesn't allow you to enjoy its merits.

What is the difference between ice wine and regular wine?

Ice wine is a type of late-harvest wine that's made from grapes that are left on the vine so far past the typical growing season, they actually froze before they were picked. Because the water inside the grapes freezes—while sugar and other solids do not—the result is an even more highly concentrated and sweet wine.

Does ice wine need to be refrigerated?

Keep icewine with your regular wine bottles in your cellar or wine fridge. Be sure to keep them lower than room temperature and not in the freezer. Once you open a bottle of icewine, I recommend keeping it in the fridge to preserve its longevity. Icewine can last upwards of a month or more when kept in the fridge.

What can you do with ice wine?

5 Things to do with Icewine – other than drink it!

• Shake up a cocktail! The rich, complex flavour of Icewine makes it a perfect addition to many cocktails. ...
• Icewine Jelly. A great addition to an all-Ontario charcuterie board! ...
• Pates, Parfaits and Everything in Between. ...
• Make an elevated Dressing. ...
• Whip up some frosting.

How long does ice wine keep?

How long will an open bottle of Icewine last? Due to the high sugar content, an open bottle of icewine will last 3-5 days after opening if re-corked and stored in the fridge.

Do you put ice in ice wine?

Ice is responsible for diluting wine and watering down the taste unless you drink it quickly. Some people can enjoy a glass of wine quickly and prefer to have it ice cold. Ice in white, rosé, and red wines will dilute the taste if the cubes are allowed to melt.

Can you drink 20 year old ice wine?

"Under perfect conditions, ice wine can last for years,'' says Magdalena Kaiser-Smit, public relations director for the Wine Council of Ontario, a non-profit trade organization representing the province's wineries. "Some ice wines can last for 20 to 30 years."

Is ice wine white or red?

While the majority of ice wines are white wines, there are some lovely reds on the market too. Cabernet Franc, which is a red ice wine, has a slightly different tasting profile due to the red grape skins left on during fermentation.

What do you eat with ice wine?

Ice wines pair well alongside fruit-driven desserts, cheesecake, ice cream and with soft cheeses like Brie and pungent cheeses such as Stilton.

How many grapes are in ice wine?

The grapes must be pressed immediately while they are still frozen. Yields are small. It takes about 3.5 kilograms of Riesling grapes or three kilograms of Vidal grapes to produce one 375-millilitre bottle of Icewine.