How long does Vidal ice wine keep?
5-7 years
Vidal is good for 5-7 years, although Inniskillin Ontario has Vidal Icewines from the 1980’s that are reportedly superb. For long-term aging, Riesling offers the best chance.
How much is ice wine worth?
In other words, you can freeze grapes other than naturally on the vine but you can’t call the wine Ice Wine. 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.
Does ice wine go bad with age?
Icewine, Canada’s specialty dessert wine, generally does not improve with age. At least that’s my opinion. That said, there’s no need to fret much about a forgotten bottle in your cellar. Ten or 12 years won’t do much harm, if any.
What is the most expensive ice wine?
The 10ha winery in Vineland, Ontario has produced the world’s first Meritage Icewine. Meritage, a term coined in California, is a New World wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. A 37.5cl bottle costs CAN$395 (€246).
How should ice wine be stored?
Keep icewine with your regular wine bottles in your cellar or wine fridge. Be sure to keep them lower than room temperature and not in the freezer. Once you open a bottle of icewine, I recommend keeping it in the fridge to preserve its longevity. Icewine can last upwards of a month or more when kept in the fridge.
What is a Vidal wine?
Vidal blanc (or simply Vidal) is a white hybrid grape variety produced from the Vitis vinifera variety Ugni blanc (also known as Trebbiano Toscano) and another hybrid variety, Rayon d’Or (Seibel 4986). The wine produced from Vidal blanc tends to be very fruity, with aroma notes of grapefruit and pineapple.
What can I do with old Icewine?
Cooking with Icewine
- Bitter Greens with Riesling Icewine Salad Dressing. Homemade salad dressings need to be comprised of three components to make the balance right: oil for body, vinegar for acidity, and something sweet for flavour.
- Sautéed Salmon Glazed with Cabernet Franc Icewine.
- Fresh Berries Soaked in Vidal Icewine.
Should Icewine be refrigerated?
Icewines are ideally enjoyed chilled between 10-12°C, so if you are taking out of the cellar it may need some time in the fridge. And not just any fridge mind you. You need a fridge that is capable of getting as low as 10-12 C. Due to how sweet and rich an Icewine is, about two ounces per glass should suffice.
How do you know if wine is expired?
Your Bottle of Wine Might Be Bad If:
- The smell is off.
- The red wine tastes sweet.
- The cork is pushed out slightly from the bottle.
- The wine is a brownish color.
- You detect astringent or chemically flavors.
- It tastes fizzy, but it’s not a sparkling wine.
What kind of wine is produced at Pillitteri?
Half of the wine produced at Pillitteri is Icewine. Typical aromas of Icewine include apricot, honey and citrus for whites and cherry, strawberry, and chocolate for reds. Icewine makes an excellent dessert wine and pairs with many savory foods. Pillitteri Estates Winery is the world’s largest estate Icewine producer.
Where did Gary and Lena Pillitteri grow wine?
Like all Pillitteri wines, the Market Collection is grown in the heart of Canada’s fruitland and the home to our family’s farm market. On December 15, 1965 Gary and Lena Pillitteri settled in Niagara-on-the-Lake to raise their family. They purchased a fruit farm on Niagara Stone Road.
What do you need to know about icewine wine?
The extreme weather for harvest, the brutal force required for juice extraction and the rigors of fermentation are in complete contrast to the soft, luscious, intense, soothing feel the wine evokes on you once on the palate. The long, extensive finish of Icewine is simply heavenly.
When did Gary and Lena Pillitteri move to Niagara on the lake?
On December 15, 1965 Gary and Lena Pillitteri settled in Niagara-on-the-Lake to raise their family. They purchased a fruit farm on Niagara Stone Road. In 1973 they opened Gary’s Fruit Market.