Comments on: Canadian Ice Wine and Dessert Wine….OH CANADA! – Episode #90 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/ Wine news, tastings and reviews from the Wine Library Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:58:51 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: John J. http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-685963 John J. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:00:58 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-685963 Great episode Gary, couldn't agree with you more on Canada's ice wines. Where I work, we primarily focus on french wines so i get the opportunity to try alot of the top Sauternes, Barsac etc. I'll tell ya those Canadian ice wines definitely give them a run for their money. The last 2 I had both vidal's, from Inniskillin and Riverview respectively, had quality and finishes to then that were unreal. Then when you compare their prices to the other top dessert wines out there, like Sauternes, there's no reason not to scoop these ice wines up. qotd: probably ice wines right now actually, although I'm anxious to try a vin de paille from Jura or Rhone. My fav's change all the time, which brings me to my request for you Gary. I'd like to see you do an episode on the 2 things I'm currently thinking about, a vin jaune episode, and a tasing on different California charbono's. Great episode Gary, couldn’t agree with you more on Canada’s ice wines. Where I work, we primarily focus on french wines so i get the opportunity to try alot of the top Sauternes, Barsac etc. I’ll tell ya those Canadian ice wines definitely give them a run for their money. The last 2 I had both vidal’s, from Inniskillin and Riverview respectively, had quality and finishes to then that were unreal. Then when you compare their prices to the other top dessert wines out there, like Sauternes, there’s no reason not to scoop these ice wines up.
qotd: probably ice wines right now actually, although I’m anxious to try a vin de paille from Jura or Rhone.
My fav’s change all the time, which brings me to my request for you Gary. I’d like to see you do an episode on the 2 things I’m currently thinking about, a vin jaune episode, and a tasing on different California charbono’s.

]]> By: ForzaInter http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-584937 ForzaInter Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:14:11 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-584937 Great episode Gary! Since you are fan of sparklers and ice wines, I'm sad you didn't try the Inniskillin sparkling vidal, my favorite wine from Canada. I also enjoyed the cab franc from the same producer. Now that I've living near Piemonte, it's time to expand my wine knowledge with Dolcetto, Gattinara, Ghemme and Barbera! I have to also admit being let down on the beer choice. Moosehead, Alexander Keith's, Okanagan Springs, and Sleemans are good mainstream choices. Quebec's Unibroue is my favorite producer...they make a great white beer (Blanche de Chambly) and La Fin Du Monde is a surprisingly enjoyable ~10% beer. Great episode Gary! Since you are fan of sparklers and ice wines, I’m sad you didn’t try the Inniskillin sparkling vidal, my favorite wine from Canada. I also enjoyed the cab franc from the same producer.

Now that I’ve living near Piemonte, it’s time to expand my wine knowledge with Dolcetto, Gattinara, Ghemme and Barbera!

I have to also admit being let down on the beer choice. Moosehead, Alexander Keith’s, Okanagan Springs, and Sleemans are good mainstream choices. Quebec’s Unibroue is my favorite producer…they make a great white beer (Blanche de Chambly) and La Fin Du Monde is a surprisingly enjoyable ~10% beer.

]]> By: Alex http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-582062 Alex Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:51:46 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-582062 Gary, You should try the Chateau des Charmes Vidal Ice wine. It is literally liquid gold and a finish that lasts forever. There is also an Ice Gewurztraminer from Malvoire in the Beamsville Bench ... wow, absolutely tremendous. It won an award at a dessert wine competition in France. a force to be reckon with! Gary,

You should try the Chateau des Charmes Vidal Ice wine. It is literally liquid gold and a finish that lasts forever. There is also an Ice Gewurztraminer from Malvoire in the Beamsville Bench … wow, absolutely tremendous. It won an award at a dessert wine competition in France. a force to be reckon with!

]]> By: Alyssa http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-574485 Alyssa Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:02:43 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-574485 Hey! I'm from Niagara and we're all very proud of our wine, especially ice wine. Just a heads up Gary! Henry of Pelham is pronounced Henry of Pell-um. Pelham is a county in the Niagara region with a ton of vineyards and orchards. Hey!
I’m from Niagara and we’re all very proud of our wine, especially ice wine. Just a heads up Gary! Henry of Pelham is pronounced Henry of Pell-um. Pelham is a county in the Niagara region with a ton of vineyards and orchards.

]]> By: Juan http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-539066 Juan Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:06:47 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-539066 How can I see this video about ice wines from Canada? Well, Its Possible to send the response to my email? Thahks Juan (Santiago de Chile) How can I see this video about ice wines from Canada? Well, Its Possible to send the response to my email?
Thahks
Juan (Santiago de Chile)

]]> By: Ray Barnes http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-538524 Ray Barnes Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:59:31 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-538524 QOTD..In my case it is a tie between the 1976er Langwerth von Simmern Erbach Marcobrunner Riesling Auslese, which was very expensive and had an absolutely sublime bouquet; and, of a much lesser pedigree but still very enjoyable (and I bought a case of it on clearance Thank God), the 1996 Winzergenossenschaft Monchhof Trockenbeerenauslese (Central cooperative of Monchhof, Austria), made from Welschriesling (Gray Riesling), and still improving two days after uncorking. This was a most enjoyable episode as well. QOTD..In my case it is a tie between the 1976er Langwerth von Simmern Erbach Marcobrunner Riesling Auslese, which was very expensive and had an absolutely sublime bouquet; and, of a much lesser pedigree but still very enjoyable (and I bought a case of it on clearance Thank God), the 1996 Winzergenossenschaft Monchhof Trockenbeerenauslese (Central cooperative of Monchhof, Austria), made from Welschriesling (Gray Riesling), and still improving two days after uncorking. This was a most enjoyable episode as well.

]]> By: Earl Dunbar http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-410408 Earl Dunbar Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:24:04 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-410408 If only you had had a chance at Hillebrand Trius '97 Vidal Icewine, oak aged. And Harbour Estates '99 Riesling. The first was had a nearly unbelievable muscular maturity. The latter was lacy and refined, yet not insubstantial at all. Then there's Pillitteri... I'm not as much a fan of Inniskillen as others; I respect their heritage and tradition though. I haven't tried the Royal di Maria, whose prices are stratospheric. If only you had had a chance at Hillebrand Trius ‘97 Vidal Icewine, oak aged. And Harbour Estates ‘99 Riesling. The first was had a nearly unbelievable muscular maturity. The latter was lacy and refined, yet not insubstantial at all. Then there’s Pillitteri…

I’m not as much a fan of Inniskillen as others; I respect their heritage and tradition though. I haven’t tried the Royal di Maria, whose prices are stratospheric.

]]> By: Kristen http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-318753 Kristen Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:59:02 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-318753 QOTD: I've had some pretty good ones from a local vineyard in Little Compton, RI Sakonnet Vineyards. They have a great Vidal late harvest. QOTD: I’ve had some pretty good ones from a local vineyard in Little Compton, RI Sakonnet Vineyards. They have a great Vidal late harvest.

]]> By: Deeve http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-252017 Deeve Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:32:18 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-252017 Whoops. That was supposed to be a 1995 Henry of Pelham late harvest vidal, not 1996. Whoops. That was supposed to be a 1995 Henry of Pelham late harvest vidal, not 1996.

]]> By: Deeve http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/comment-page-3/#comment-251964 Deeve Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:30:24 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/09/14/canadian-ice-wine-and-dessert-wineoh-canada-episode-90/#comment-251964 Great Episode. Big fan of icewines. I live in the Niagara area and drive past the vineyards regularly. Visit many of the wineries too. Fave dessert wine would have to be the 1996 Henry of Pelham late harvest vidal. Reason being it was the first dessert wine I ever had and it got me hooked. A few years ago my wife and I went to the winery and bought the last case of the 1996 LHV. (at least they told us it was the last case). I think I have one of the few remaining bottles in existence sitting in my cellar waiting for that special day. We split that case with friends, they went throught their share faster than I did. Had a bottle of it as recently as 6 months ago and it was still holding strong if not getting better. I also have a couple of bottles of Stonechurch vineyards 1995 and 1996 Icewine. These are extremely good as well and seem to be getting better with age. Any thoughts on ageing icewine? Great Episode. Big fan of icewines.

I live in the Niagara area and drive past the vineyards regularly. Visit many of the wineries too.

Fave dessert wine would have to be the 1996 Henry of Pelham late harvest vidal.

Reason being it was the first dessert wine I ever had and it got me hooked. A few years ago my wife and I went to the winery and bought the last case of the 1996 LHV. (at least they told us it was the last case). I think I have one of the few remaining bottles in existence sitting in my cellar waiting for that special day. We split that case with friends, they went throught their share faster than I did. Had a bottle of it as recently as 6 months ago and it was still holding strong if not getting better.

I also have a couple of bottles of Stonechurch vineyards 1995 and 1996 Icewine. These are extremely good as well and seem to be getting better with age.

Any thoughts on ageing icewine?

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