Icy Wine Of Canada

Patience is all you need if you want to produce the finest wines. Well, to use the word finest would mean outrageous boasting. However, it is a truism that the older a wine is kept, the finer it tastes. It is safe to say that wines even do not even give a care to world history. Time may freely pass, as long as the wines are kept safe in oak barrels, while awaiting for the day they will be taste-tested.

I admit, it never occurred to me that there are wineries in Canada. I mean, I have always referred to the beautiful Alsace region in France for wines. But, recently, I met wine cellar owner in Canada. He paid a visit in America to find other connoisseurs with whom he could discuss the
matter. Unfortunately, he met me, a gourmet traveler. But, he was humble enough not to brag about his business. Although I admit, he sure looks professional, I mean, seasoned.

It was through him that I learned of Icewines. They were specially fermented wines that are usually served as desserts. Unusual, right? I mean, the cold weather in Canada could have made it impossible for wineries to produce good wines. Specifically, the wineries are located in Niagara. A wide vineyard is situated near the river that divides New York and Ontario. This is the same place where my new friend came from. It was really an amazing discovery for me. According to him, the relatively warm weather there enabled them to store wines. Although, unlike French wines, their wines are icy instead of crispy.