What is strewn icewine?

A lovely, rich and luxurious Niagara Icewine made from the Vidal grape. Notes of apricot and peach jam. Vidal Icewine food pairings: almond tarte, fresh fruit flan, apricot and peach crumble, blue cheese. Divine Dessert Wine. This Strewn Vidal Icewine 2013 was reviewed on May 26, 2018 by Natalie MacLean.

How much does icewine cost?

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.

Why is icewine expensive?

Because of the lower yield of grape musts and the difficulty of processing, ice wines are significantly more expensive than table wines. They are often sold in half-bottle volume (375 ml) or the even smaller 200ml bottle.

Why is icewine so sweet?

As we mentioned above, Ice Wine is a very sweet wine. Since the water freezes in the grapes, but the sugars and other dissolved solids do not, it creates a wine that is even sweeter than most sugar filled sodas.

Can Icewine be frozen?

Do not put the icewine in the freezer! you really do not have to even refridgerate it before serving although many do prefer it on the cool side, any wine if served too cold will lose much of its perfume and complexity of flavours, it will just taste very sweet!

How do you serve icewine?

Serving Icewine Icewine is traditionally served in a small chilled glass, either a champagne flute or a white wine glass on the smaller side, as you would use for Sauvignon Blanc. That being said, it’s ideal to serve icewine in a glass big enough to still allow you to swirl it around.

How long does icewine last?

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.

What does icewine taste like?

Ice wine is a sweet wine with high sugar levels. It contains strong notes of citrus, honey, stone fruit (such as peach and dried apricot), and tropical fruit. White ice wine retains the freshness of its base grape. Whereas red ice wine has fruit flavors like strawberry and some light spice.

How do you serve Vidal Icewine?

Serve chilled, ideally at 8-11°Centigrade. Glass makes a difference: Ice wine is best enjoyed in a chilled tulip-shaped ice wine glass, which can show its amber/gold color in the bowl of the glass. Fill the glass half, ensuring the wine is exposed to the air and the aroma is released.

How long can icewine last unopened?

“Some ice wines can last for 20 to 30 years.” Also impact the survival prospects of your wine is its quality, the vintage and the grapes used. The better the wine, the longer it will last. Ice wines, like most dessert wines, tend to store well because of their residual sugars and lively acidity, Kaiser-Smit says.

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