Canadian Late Harvest Vidal Icewine

Philippines wine supplier Manila wine shop discusses wine by the grape variety Vidal.

October 27, 2010
A lot of attention has been given in recent years to Canadian Icewine products, and its recognition is richly deserved. Canada and Germany are the only two countries in the world that make authentic Ice wine; or Icewine as it is known in Canada. It is a late harvest wine that produces a sweet flavor, yet with a high acidic content keeps it from being too cloying. Canadian Icewine is usually made from traditional late harvest Vidal or Riesling grapes, and there are very strict regulations put in place to ensure its quality. These regulations are set out by the VQA, or the Vintners Quality Alliance; a set of standards that have been developed for Canada. Icewine cannot be harvested until the grapes are frozen, and these grapes must be clean of the fungus which so often attacks the grapes that are left on the vine. This is the fungus that would normally make a late harvest wine taste sweet.
The grapes needed for Icewine have to remain on the vine until the temperature drops to -8 degrees Celsuis for at least 24 hours. This means that the harvesting is done at night, or before 10 am. If the temperature drops too low, then the frozen grapes will actually become too difficult to press. The combination of clean and frozen grapes will result in the production of a true Icewine.
A Wine that is Expensive to Produce
The production of authentic Icewine means that the grapes have to left on the vine to be naturally frozen. The harvest cannot occur until after mid-November. This is a strict requirement of the VQA. Also, a clean harvest will mean a smaller harvest than that of a regular late harvest wine. One kilogram of grapes may produce a bottle of wine, but it will only produce about 200 ml of Ice wine. Lastly, the fermentation process is much slower for Icewine. It takes months, instead of days or weeks, to produce it.
Wine and Food Pairing
Icewine tastes best served chilled in an ice bucket for 15 minutes, or kept in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before serving. The serving size should be about 1.5 ounces per person. It is recommended that it be served with a dessert that is not very sweet. It is also good with cheese, paté, or fresh fruit. Icewine can be served as an aperitif, or as a dessert wine. There are even recipes that incorporate Icewine.
Ice wine is Worth the Price
Canadian Icewine is competitively priced when all the factors are taken into account. The average price for a 200 ml bottle is about $30 Canadian; the same price as a good aperitif. It is worthy of any special occasion, as it is expensive to produce, and its unique flavor that does not disappoint.
Some Award Winning Wines and Wineries
There are over 70 wineries in Canada that produce Icewine: two examples of award winning wineries are the Inniskillin Okanagan Vineyards in Briitish Columbia, and the Chateau des Charmes Winery in Ontario. The 2006 Reisling from Inniskillin, and the 2006 Vidal from the Chateau des Charmes won gold at the Canadian Wine Awards in 2007.

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Although wines are widely available in most Asian countries, especially in Hong Kong which has eliminated import tariff on wines altogether, the availability of fine vintage wines is still very scarce. Most wine merchants offer big names, young vintages and cheaper wines for everyday consumption. Wine lovers and connoisseurs looking for something special often travel to Clark Pampanga Philippines to do their shopping at this Wine Shop in Manila.

At Yats Wine Cellars we believe that a little bit of knowledge in wine goes a long way to developing expectations in the wines we choose to buy or drink. Without expectation, it is difficult to really enjoy wine to its fullest. With this in mind, efforts are made by Yats Wine Cellars to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible for our clients to learn more about wine.

Birthday wine gifts is one of the most popular birthday gifts to give someone living in the Philippines. Fine Vintage wine from Yats Wine Cellars is a sure winner and it does not have to cost a great deal to send someone a bottle in Philippines

To avail of wine catering service of Yats Wine Cellars, just contact this wine supplier in Manila or Angeles Clark Philippines for a meeting to design a theme for the event. The venue for a wine event can be in the privacy of a home, the convenience of an office in Manila for example or in a clubhouse of a subdivision. Wine glasses and accessories necessary for wine service are included in the wine catering service. Moreover, interesting wine notes accompany the wine to help participants enjoy the event even more by learning a little bit about wine while enjoying the party. A wine steward will be present to serve the wine.

There is also an exciting collection of white wine from Burgundy at this wine shop in Clark Pampanga such as Meursault, Chablis, Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne and St. Aubin. Red wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhone are also available with a good depth of back vintages too. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

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Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

For inquires and reservations, contact us here

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.