Ice Wine

The Icewine harvest, done entirely by hand, commences once the temperature drops below 10-13- degrees and the grapes have naturally frozen on the vines. As the frozen grapes are pressed, the natural water and juices remain within the grape skins in the form of ice crystals, and a tiny ration of high concentrated juice is expressed.

Genuine Ice wine must be naturally produced. No artificial freezing is allowed.

Essence of Niagara and Niagara Vinegar continue this natural process making Ice wine Vinegar as well and our new line of Ice Wine Jelly. You will be presently surprised by the quality and amazing flavour of these products.

Grilled Pound Cake with Icewine Vinegar

Ingredients: (serves 4)

1 pound cake cut in 1″ slices
8 tsp. icewine vinegar plus 2 tbsp icewine vinegar set aside
1 quart fresh strawberries
Whip cream
Fresh mint (optional)
Spray cooking oil

Method: Wash, hull and slice strawberries.  Pour 2 tbsp icewine vinegar over strawberries and set aside to marinate.  Drizzle 1 tsp. icewine vinegar over each side of pound cake.  Pre-heat non-stick pan or BBQ.  Spray pan or grill with cooking oil.  Grill pound cake on high heat till lightly browned, about 2 minutes each side.  Plate pound cake, top with strawberries and whip cream and finish with fresh mint leaves.

Take your favourite custand, add whipped cream, 2 tsp of icewine vinegar and top with fresh fruit.