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2007 A Capella Riesling Ice Wine
Considered one of the rarest wines of the world, true ice wines are made from perfect grapes left on the vine long after traditional harvest.
The weather has to cooperate, too, with a slowly cooling late fall. A three to four-day hard freeze with temperatures in the teens prepares the grapes for harvest. These grapes were picked in December by twelve hearty souls.
The grapes were then crushed by a hydraulic press outdoors - they cannot be allowed thaw for true ice wine. This process can take days of pressure, extracting about one drop of concentrated juice from each grape. Fermentation is a long, slow proceedure, too. The wine was finally bottled in May of 2008.
| Technical Data: | | Harvest | | 100% Riesling | | | Brix | 38 | | Harvest Date | December 6, 2007 | | | Bottling | | Total Cases | 80 | | Alcohol | 10% | | Release Date | July 11, 2008 | Special Holiday Gift Price $79.50
Flavor and Aroma:
This "eis wein" concentrates the rich flavors of ripe apricots, peaches, pineapple, exotic flowers, and subtle spices.
Aging Potential:
Ice wines can typically be held for many years.
Thoughts for Food:
A small glass alone or with any dessert is a fabulous way to end a special evening.
Medals:
Silver: 2009 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition
Gold: 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver: 2009 Great Lakes Great Wine Competition
Bronze: 2009 Finger Lakes Int'l Wine Competition
Bronze: 2008 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition
Great Wine: 2008 Jefferson Cup Invitational
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