I didn't think icewine/eiswein was affected by botrytis, thus it's
distinct difference as a dessert wine from those so affected? Tassie
has their Wellington Iced Riesling, though I think technically it is
not an icewine as the grapes go through their freezing off the vine.
It's still quite a nice drop though. It's not a patch on the Canada's
"real" Inniskillin though.
A German friend was recently talking about the currently freezing
weather he wasn't enjoying, but noted that the vinegrowers in the next
valley over were very happy. The "oechsle"(?) - sugar content
effectively - was already good and getting gooder. The impression was
that this was going to be a good year for their eiswein.
Incidentally, I've a half bottle of '86 and a half bottle of '88 Noble
One in the fridge (actually, the former is still bears the "sauterne"
label). The '86 looks almost golden syrup coloured.
Cheers,
Marc
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Andrew Fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Usually a Semillion - extreme version of late pick affected by 'noble
> rot' - Botrytis - which intensifies the sugar. Result is a strong
> dessert wine - often with a honey and nuts flavour. They make really
> nice Ice wine in New Zealand though I prefer a nice Sauterne or
> Cadillac.
> (FYI - Cadillac is across the river from Sauterne, much cheaper and
> good. I got through a fair amount of Chateau Fayaux on my recent trip).
> But don't take my word for anything - I have a poor palate and just
> drink whatever tastes good. :-)
> Andrew Fildes
> afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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