Icewine

[winoweenie]

The name gives you the method of production of this gorgeous elixer. The grapes (normally riesling) are left on the vine until the first hard freeze. They are then picked brfore sun-up, pressed and maybe you'll get a drop a berry as the water is frozen. I.E, the concentrated juice has elevated sugar levels with all of the components heightened. Have heard many great things about the Canadian version. Have in my cellar some 1983 German Ice-Wines that are nothing short of stupendous. Because of their elevated sugar levels, like sauternes, they age their patooties off. WW