Ice Wine / Eiswein

Discover Schlink Haus Eiswein Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

This wine is a gastronomic specialty made from hand-picked frozen grapes that were harvested in the early morning hours at 10F. These grapes produce only a small amount of highly concentrated juice. The resulting wine is similarly concentrated with intense flavors of apricot, pineapple and spicy pear. It's silky sweetness is balanced by bright acidity, which makes it perfect to pair with richer desserts.

With a wonderful honey and berry character, it is best served chilled as a dessert wine alongside a decadent Crème Brûlée.

Eiswein is very limited since it can only be picked in the northern cool climate zones. This wine is lean and racy with a laser-beam of candied citrus, dried apricot, and smoky mineral notes, with a crisp, tangy finish.

Our 2014 Icewine has intense aromas of ripe mango and pineapple with hints of quince and orange. On the palate, the wine is lusciously sweet yet perfectly offset by mouth-watering citrus orange acidity on a long and lingering finish. Serve well chilled with tarte tatin, crème brülée and thoroughly recommended with local blue cheeses.

The Quebecois call it ice cider. Sweet, golden, and full-bodied in the glass, Apfel Eis is made from a blend of local varietal apples – over 80 apples in each bottle. Inspired by techniques used to make ice wine, Apfel Eis is pressed without preservatives, and slowly fermented at very cold temperatures. This preserves the delicate aromas and flavors that would disappear if fermented more quickly at warmer temperatures. Unlike most wines and ciders made from apples, Apfel Eis has absolutely no sugar added – before or after fermentation. The result is a unique taste sensation – sweet, with a gentle bite, complex flavor and clean finish. Apfel Eis preserves the aromatic fragrance of freshly picked apples. A sip or two, and you may find yourself in an apple orchard on a crisp fall day…

Discover Esterhazy Sauvignon Blanc Eiswein Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

In ancient Hebrew, Tzafona means northward, and true to its name it captures the cold and pure essence of Canada's flagship appellation, the Niagra peninsula. Tzafona's Vidal Icewine has intense aromas of honey, apricot, and peaches with a perfect balance of acidity and texture on the palate.

Standing Stone 2013 Chardonnay Ice Winemaking Information: We wait to pick the grapes until the leaves are off the vines. After picking the grapes, we put them in COLD storage (less than 0 Fahrenheit) and wait until they are frozen very solid. We press the grapes while they are very frozen, and the initial brix (sugar measurement) of the juice coming off the press is between 40 and 50. We use special yeast that can withstand the very cold temperatures and the high osmotic pressure of the juice, and we monitor the fermentation carefully. By keeping a clean and steady fermentation, we maximize the rich fruit flavors and opulent mouth feel and structure. Tasting Notes: This elegant dessert wine is filled with melon overtones, followed by a mouth filling structure and an ever-lasting finish. The wine is a blend of Chardonnay, with small amounts of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, and Vidal. Although rich in sugar, the acidity provides a pleasing counterpoint, and highlights the banana and melon flavors. Enjoy this wine on its own after dinner, or pair it with our favorite, Crème Brulée, or with blue cheese, such as Danish, Roquefort or Stilton.

Inniskillin Icewine, recognized as one of the world’s great wines, is truly winter’s gift to wine lovers. Harvested at the pinnacle of Canada’s crisp winter, the grapes are naturally frozen on the vine and picked when the temperature drops to -10 degrees C. Only a few drops of luscious nectar can be squeezed from each bunch, which is then expertly guided through fermentation to achieve this rich and alluring specialty wine. This Okanagan Valley appellation wine opens with a mix of honey, beeswax, and dried apricot on the nose with a tantalizing essence of honey and dried apricot on the palate as well. A well rounded mouthfeel with acidity that balances out this naturally sweet dessert wine. Pairs well with sushi, pad thai, chicken liver pate, seared scallops and poached pears with mascarpone. Serve chilled.

Discover Gunther Schlink Desire Spatburgunder Eiswein Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Dornfelder

While Red Mountain is known for big, powerful red wine, it’s also an exceedingly good place to grow white varietals. The Kiona Estate vineyard has 4 acres of Chenin Blanc planted in a depression, ensuring a consistent freeze year-in, year-out. We don’t pick Ice Wine until the grapes are naturally frozen in the vineyard (at least 17 ̊F for 8 hours). Ice Wine is one of the world’s most elusive and delicious elixirs. We prefer to use Chenin Blanc, a varietal that allows for robust acidity and intense green and tropical fruit avors. Our philosophy with this wine is to emphasize acidity over outright sweetness, a tactic that ensures we produce a balanced, crisp wine that dances on the tongue.

Discover Phil Eck Graacher Himm Eiswein Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

A sumptuous wine pressed from frozen grapes. Light floral aromas are accompanied by fresh lingering flavors of ripe pears and citrus fruits.

Discover House Of Hafner Scheurebe Eiswein Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Pilliteri Vidal Ice Wine Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Inniskillin Icewine, recognized as one of the world’s great wines, is truly winter’s gift to wine lovers. Harvested at the pinnacle of Canada’s crisp winter, the grapes are naturally frozen on the vine and picked when the temperature drops to -10 degrees C. Only a few drops of luscious nectar can be squeezed from each bunch, which is then expertly guided through fermentation to achieve this rich and alluring specialty wine. This Niagara River appellation wine opens with characteristics of strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb dominate the nose while the palate shows a robust concentration of red fruits as well, all of which complemented by a well-balanced acidity. Pairs well with salted dark chocolate, chocolate mousse with fresh berries, strawberry rhubarb pie and porcini dusted rib eye. Serve chilled.

Crisp spring blossoms greet the nose, leading into silky notes of honey that are lifted by vivid bursts of juicy pineapple and apricot, culminating in a perfectly balanced and satisfying sweet and tart finish. Enjoy by itself, or try with your favorite creamy desserts, panna cotta, or a platter of fruits and cheeses.

This unique Canadian product was harvested at the height of Canada’s crisp winter. Naturally frozen on the vine and then picked when the temperature drops to a frigid -10ºC. Only a small amount of concentrated nectar can be squeezed from each bunch. The juice is then slowly fermented at an average temperature of 15ºC to achieve a rich, specialty wine know as Icewine. Aromatics of tropical fruit including mango and orange dominate, on the palate fruit flavours including peach, nectarine and lemon are balanced by crisp, lively acidity.