I have a few bottles of Ice Wine from Austria. At what temperature should we be drinking these wines?B
Answer From Expert Roger Bohmrich MW
Determining the ideal temperature for ice wine - or any wine for that matter - depends upon numerous considerations, among them your own personal preferences. As with so many aspects of wine, there are many variables, so saying that this style should be drunk at, for example, 48 F is just too simplistic. I would chill the bottle for an hour or so in the refrigerator before pulling the cork and pouring a taste. If the wine is too cold, the beautiful aroma will be masked or muted, the sweetness will be suppressed, and the high acidity will be emphasized. The good news is that an overly chilled wine will warm rapidly if left in the glass, and the bottle as well can be kept at room temperature for a short period. If the wine is too warm, the aroma might be exaggerated and the sweetness very obvious. Just put the bottle back into the refrigerator for another half hour. Trust your own judgment to decide how this particular ice wine shows at its best. After all, that's part of the fun and individuality of wine!
