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ice wine

American  

noun

  1. any white dessert wine produced from grapes that are kept on the vine until the first deep frost and typically pressed while still frozen.


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Each winery will offer you a selection of wine samples, including the Niagara region's famous ice wine, fruit wines and of course, white and red wine.

From Salon Oct. 23, 2022

It was said the Romans first produced ice wine in Italy, but the German vintner found it hard to believe Italy ever got cold enough to freeze the grapes.

From Seattle Times Jan. 26, 2022

A true ice wine is made from grapes harvested while frozen on the vine — if you’re south of Canada, forget about it.

From Washington Post Dec. 9, 2021

Finally, we try ice wine, made from frozen grapes harvested in the harsh Moldovan winter.

From Slate Nov. 28, 2016

They will, however, receive a free bottle of ice wine with their names listed among the workers on the 2010 vintage label.

From New York Times Feb. 26, 2010

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