Ice Wines

Wine is as diverse as the people who drink it and the foods they eat. As such, it can serve many purposes. Some wines are good on their own, but most need a food pairing to bring out their best qualities. A real connoisseur will serve a different wine with each course of a meal, but this usually isn't practical for most folks.... more »

Ice wines, made from grapes frozen on the vine in the first frosts of winter, are a particularly fine dessert wine. Originally an accident of nature, ice wines or Eiswein comes in the original Riesling or other types of grapes. A select collection of ice wines bespeaks a truly eclectic wine collection. more »

Ice wines, made from grapes left on the vines to freeze, combine sweetness and acidity to make a distinctive beverage. Stored properly, they increase in both complexity and value. Most experts recommend choosing Riesling ice wines for aging. more »

Dessert wines are served after dinner, with or without dessert. For many, the wine is dessert enough. But if you're pairing the wine with an after-dinner treat, foods that aren't terribly sweet are best. Try fruity desserts or baked goods, because sweet desserts can make the dessert wine taste sour. more »

Icebox wines, commonly referred to as ice wine, are made with grapes that freeze on the vine. These frozen grapes result in a sweet, concentrated dessert wine. Except for wine connoisseurs, most people aren't familiar with icebox wines, so consider the following tips when you want to choose or collect ice wines. more »