{"id":1013,"date":"2020-08-04T14:26:56","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T14:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elishalemoire.wordpress.com\/?page_id=1013"},"modified":"2020-08-17T18:57:56","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T18:57:56","slug":"is-there-anything-sweeter-than-ice-wine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/is-there-anything-sweeter-than-ice-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there anything sweeter than Ice Wine?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>January, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cantilever-distillery-xb-ms5raaz8-unsplash-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2081\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cantilever-distillery-xb-ms5raaz8-unsplash.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cantilever-distillery-xb-ms5raaz8-unsplash-300x240.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cantilever-distillery-xb-ms5raaz8-unsplash-768x614.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cantilever-distillery-xb-ms5raaz8-unsplash-665x532.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cantilever-distillery-xb-ms5raaz8-unsplash-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every January, the Niagara region turns into a winter wonderland highlighting one of the best festivals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Typically, over three weeks you can sample this sweet dessert wine made from grapes that are left to freeze on the vine.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are one of the largest producers of ice wine due to our climate.&nbsp;&nbsp;Niagara turns into an icewine village in January where upwards of 30 wineries will participate in festivities, but I will highlight my top three here!&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are looking to combine the festival with a weekend \u2013 check out the Vintage Inn specials and my blog on <a href=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/weekend-getaways-2\/\">Weekend Getaways<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillitteri.com\/\">Pillitteri Estates Winery<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A true family business, Gary Pillitteri from Sicily, envisioned owning his own winery with the opening of this family estate winery in 1993 was his dream come true!&nbsp;&nbsp;You will need to be careful with ice wine \u2013 stronger than regular wine in the region so you will get a little happier sooner than normal!&nbsp;&nbsp;Here I recommend the Icewine and Chocolate Tasting as nothing goes better with dessert wine than dessert!&nbsp;&nbsp;Known for flavours of peach, apricot and mangos you will enjoy this unique wine that\u2019s incomparable to anything else.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"592\" height=\"802\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.33.35-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3180\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/is-there-anything-sweeter-than-ice-wine\/screen-shot-2020-08-04-at-10-33-35-am\/\" class=\"wp-image-3180\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.33.35-AM.jpg 592w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.33.35-AM-221x300.jpg 221w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.33.35-AM-192x260.jpg 192w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.33.35-AM-443x600.jpg 443w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateaudescharmes.com\/\">Chateau des Charmes<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Found in 1978 with more than 40 vintages in their vineyards, the Bosc family remains committed to owning and operating Chateau des Charmes and producing 100% estate-grown wines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here you will want to sample the Cabernet Icewine and the Vidal Icewine.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Cab is a rich ruby-crimson color with cranberry and strawberry notes with a hint of cassis and dark chocolate \u2013 so when you are thinking of pairing think about the most velvety chocolate fudge cake with a strawberry compote reduction.&nbsp;&nbsp;Share the cake and savour the combination of the icewine and chocolate together.&nbsp;&nbsp;Next up, the Vidal which is the most popular grape used to make ice wine.&nbsp;&nbsp;With this wine, you will have a mouthful of fruit and flower gardens in full bloom with hints of honey.&nbsp;&nbsp;For pairing you will want to ensure the dessert is as sweet as the wine.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e is the perfect choice \u2013 the creaminess beneath the caramelized sugar top makes it magical with this wine.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"485\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.28.50-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3181\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.28.50-AM.jpg 960w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.28.50-AM-300x152.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.28.50-AM-768x388.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.28.50-AM-665x336.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.28.50-AM-515x260.jpg 515w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.28.50-AM-600x303.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.konzelmann.ca\/\">Konzelmann Estate Winery<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 The only lakefront winery in Niagara and wine is at the heart of everything they do.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since it\u2019s most ideal to visit during the icewine festival, you will want to book the icewine tour &amp; tasting.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bundle up, it\u2019s January in Canada after all, to stroll through the vineyards to learn about the history of icewine.&nbsp;&nbsp;The tour finishes off with a tasting of the Vidal Icewine compared to the Late Harvest paired with charcuterie.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Vidal will go down smooth with flavours of peach, orange zest and candied pear delighting your palette pairing well with a strong blue cheese.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Late Harvest is not quite as dense or sugary as icewine, but still offers a sweet taste and impeccably flatters the more robust cheeses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"949\" height=\"848\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.37.38-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3182\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.37.38-AM.jpg 949w, 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