Hi,
Does anyone know if ice wine is sold in Munich?
Where?
Is it available duty-free at the airport too?
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Ice wine / Eiswein
Tips on where to buy it
I don't know about the airport, but I would guess that Ice Wine (Eiswein) available there.
You can also definitely buy it at the Galeria Kaufhof on Marienplatz, ground floor, in the wine/liquor section of the Feinschmeckerparadies.
You can also definitely buy it at the Galeria Kaufhof on Marienplatz, ground floor, in the wine/liquor section of the Feinschmeckerparadies.
In the Canadian shop in Jahnstr.
excellent - thanks for that - do you know any decent middle-of-the-price-range brands?
I don't, but the staff at the Galeria Kaufhof can certainly provide a recommendation if you ask for one. I recently asked for advice on a Grappa purchase, and they were very helpful.
The World of Wine shop nearish Candidplatz and Lucullus (sorry, too lazy to look it up) has a decent selection but I only went to this shop once as the owner was a dick, pushing hard sell on some stuff (not eiswein) that was crap. Don't necessarily trust his suggestions...
If you're really enthusiastic then go to the producers for a day/weekend trip out, and you may even get to taste it before buying. Great stuff it can be too but it's never cheap...
If you're really enthusiastic then go to the producers for a day/weekend trip out, and you may even get to taste it before buying. Great stuff it can be too but it's never cheap...
No, Eiswein is pretty expensive. My understanding is that you have to pay upwards of €20 for a decent bottle, although I'm not an expert on the subject.
Incidentally, in case anyone is wondering what ice wine is, here's the Wikipedia explanation:
Ice Wine
Incidentally, in case anyone is wondering what ice wine is, here's the Wikipedia explanation:
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Ice wine (or Icewine or Eiswein in German) is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, so the result is a concentrated, often very sweet wine.
Even though it is normal for the sugar content in ice wine to run from 180 g/L up to as high as 320 g/L (with a mean in the 220 g/L range), ice wine is very refreshing (as opposed to cloying) due to high acidity. (The titratable acidity in ice wine is almost always above 10 g/L.) Ice wine usually has a medium to full body, with a long lingering finish. The nose is usually reminiscent of peach, pear, dried apricot, honey, citrus, figs, caramel, green apple, etc., depending on the varietal. The aroma of tropical and exotic fruits such as pineapple, mango, or lychee is quite common, especially on white varietals.
Ice wine usually has a slightly lower alcohol content than regular table wine. Some Riesling ice wines from Germany have an alcohol content as low as 6%.
Even though it is normal for the sugar content in ice wine to run from 180 g/L up to as high as 320 g/L (with a mean in the 220 g/L range), ice wine is very refreshing (as opposed to cloying) due to high acidity. (The titratable acidity in ice wine is almost always above 10 g/L.) Ice wine usually has a medium to full body, with a long lingering finish. The nose is usually reminiscent of peach, pear, dried apricot, honey, citrus, figs, caramel, green apple, etc., depending on the varietal. The aroma of tropical and exotic fruits such as pineapple, mango, or lychee is quite common, especially on white varietals.
Ice wine usually has a slightly lower alcohol content than regular table wine. Some Riesling ice wines from Germany have an alcohol content as low as 6%.
Ice Wine
Can you take a selaed bottle of ice-wine on the plane with you?
HH you're talking about World Of Wine WOW on the Hans-Mielich-Platz 1 in Giesing, it's a chain store they have several in München.
Thanks Poulain, that's the one. As for plane travel it's best to check it in, you can only take a few 100ml of liquid in the cabin, and even in Eiswein terms that's not much.
So how does it work if you buy a duty-free bottle at the airport? You can't check those in can you because your luggage is already checked-in?
Yes, but you've already passed through security, as has the wine, so you can buy what you want over on the other side (depending on the import restrictions of your destination country; unlimited within the EU). However, I'd be surprised if you can buy Eiswein at the duty-free, or if so then there won't be much to choose from. And don't fall into the trap of thinking that "duty free" is any cheaper than the High Street. Buy it in Munich from a specialist wine store, wrap it up well and put it in the hold luggage.
Eiswein can only be made when the weather conditions are right ie every few years.
Probably not 2006!
Its not that we drink/sink a lot of wine - we buy occasionally from "Dr. Deinhard" in Deidesheim (Pfalz).
I just looked at their end-2006 price list (not on the web). They have just one Eiswein and
its from 2002 and is priced at Eur 37,-
I have only ever once drunk (tasted is better word) Eiswen and that must have been 35 years
ago when my father bought a bottle...
Probably not 2006!
Its not that we drink/sink a lot of wine - we buy occasionally from "Dr. Deinhard" in Deidesheim (Pfalz).
I just looked at their end-2006 price list (not on the web). They have just one Eiswein and
its from 2002 and is priced at Eur 37,-
I have only ever once drunk (tasted is better word) Eiswen and that must have been 35 years
ago when my father bought a bottle...
You can also (about once or twice a year) find it at Penny or Aldi. This year, it may be different, since the weather hasn't co-operated. I try to buy it by the box when I see it.
I doubt it's even midrange quality, but at 7 Euro a bottle, it still makes a great, unusual gift to take to home to the non-connoisseur.
I doubt it's even midrange quality, but at 7 Euro a bottle, it still makes a great, unusual gift to take to home to the non-connoisseur.
QUOTE (Tara @ Feb 16 2007, 12:42 pm) 
In the Canadian shop in Jahnstr.
Melody at the Canadian Shop has a large selection of Canadian Icewines. Stop by and she can aslo advise you.
Have yourself a week end away and take a trip to Bingan in the Rhinland. You can buy direct from the wine farmer its still expensive but you will find the best quality as it is here they first developed it. They have an NH hotel to stay at and the tourist office will give you info on the growers. They also produce some fantastic red wine from the Dornfelder grape thet is well worth trying. If you dont like your red wine to dry go for the harb trocken. Look out for the Sekt as well. Hell why do I want to leave Germany.
You can always get some in the Wein Cantina, on the corner of Elsässer Str. and Breisacher Str. right by Ostbahnhof
There is actually (special thanks to Carmen and Tara) exclusive and excellent Canadian Icewine at Mélody's Canada.
It's on Jahnstraße 11 (U1/U2 Fraunhoferstraße).
The icewine was made in Niagara-on-the-Lake and has won many international awards.
I also organise regularly wine tasting sessions (the next one will be on March 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.).
For any interests call me (55 26 20 94) or stop by.
The opening hours are weekdays (except Mondays) 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
It's on Jahnstraße 11 (U1/U2 Fraunhoferstraße).
The icewine was made in Niagara-on-the-Lake and has won many international awards.
I also organise regularly wine tasting sessions (the next one will be on March 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.).
For any interests call me (55 26 20 94) or stop by.
The opening hours are weekdays (except Mondays) 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
... I forgot the Email adress...
melodyscanada@muenchen-mail.de
melodyscanada@muenchen-mail.de
I love sweet wines, and although ice-wine is good - this part of the world has a lot more to offer!
Try something called a trockenbeerenauslese if you want a real taste experience, much more intense than an ice-wine, with a higher sugar content. Also something special is called an Ausbruch, very rare - grapes are dried on straw mats - and boy does it taste good!
If it has to be ice-wine, look for the Austrian producers, no matter what any Canadian will tell you (no offence) - the Austrian's are the best at making Ice-Wine. Have a look for wines made my a guy called Kracher - he is a real specialist based in Burgenland in Austria - wow - he makes the lot - even had a red ice-wine! Much cheaper than Canadian.
I am in Austria most weekends if you are having trouble picking up such wines, but it should not be a problem in Munich.
If you need any more advice, let me know there are a million sweet wines out there, enjoy!
Al.
Try something called a trockenbeerenauslese if you want a real taste experience, much more intense than an ice-wine, with a higher sugar content. Also something special is called an Ausbruch, very rare - grapes are dried on straw mats - and boy does it taste good!
If it has to be ice-wine, look for the Austrian producers, no matter what any Canadian will tell you (no offence) - the Austrian's are the best at making Ice-Wine. Have a look for wines made my a guy called Kracher - he is a real specialist based in Burgenland in Austria - wow - he makes the lot - even had a red ice-wine! Much cheaper than Canadian.
I am in Austria most weekends if you are having trouble picking up such wines, but it should not be a problem in Munich.
If you need any more advice, let me know there are a million sweet wines out there, enjoy!
Al.
I dont agree with any of the previos post.
I have never had any problem finding Eiswein in good wine shops, however, the two that I like best come from distributers. Both will deliver.
M.Mayer Neideraichbach
Elfenhof Austria
M.Mayer Neideraichbach
Elfenhof Austria
You can get Eiswein in just about any supermarket with a half decent wine section eg. Hit, Tengelman. Price wise you can get something for under EUR 12.
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