Ice Wine, or Eiswine (German), is wine made from frozen, late-harvest grapes. The grapes are generally left on the vine longer to ensure a higher sugar concentration. Brix levels are typically in the 30+ range for Ice Wine grapes. In certain cold-weather areas, the grapes must be frozen by a natural frost. In other areas, artifical freezing of the grapes is acceptable.
Pinot Gris grapes can make an outstanding Ice Wine, sometimes called Vin Glace. The wine is usually sold in 375 ml bottles, and should be available at many fine wine outlets.
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