Types of Ice Wine

Ice wine is a dessert wine. The grapes used to produce ice wine have been frozen while still on the vine. The most expensive and notable ice wines come from Germany and Canada. They are also made in Australia, Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Slovenia, Sweden and the United States.

Vidal

Vidal ice wines contain the distinct flavors of honey, lemon, star fruit, quince and brown sugar. This wine is paired with soft cheeses and spicy cuisine.

Riesling

Riesling ice wines have the taste of honey pears and candied lemon peel. Riesling ice wine often accompanies pate, foie gras, cheeses and spicy cuisines.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc has an intense flavor of red berries, rhubarb and lime. This wine goes well with dark chocolate and red fruit-based desserts.

Oak Aged

Oak Aged ice wine graces the palate with the flavors of pineapple, apricot, floral honey, orange, cardamon, lemon and spicy oak. It goes very well with fruit desserts, caramel and soft cheeses.

North America Ice Wines

Domestic ice wines are notable and tasty. They include Inniskillin, Henry of Pelham, Hellebrand, Cave Spring, Mission Hill, Simac Ridge, Summerhill Pyramid, Hunt Country, Sheldrake, Heron Hill, Kiona Vineyards and Columbia Crest.

Fact

Canadian ice wine must adhere by the strict rules of the Vintners Quality Alliance for quality. The most stringent rule is that the wine must be naturally produced. No artificial freezing is permitted.

References

• Overview
• Vidal; Riesling; Cabernet Franc; Oak Aged
• North America

Resources

• Fact