Joshua Wesson of Best Cellars says Eiswein is wonderfully freaky stuff. One of the world's great dessert wines, this elixir is made from frozen grapes, harvested in the dark, and is quite spendy. Eiswein from Germany is hard to come by and very expensive, so Josh says look to Canadian varieties. His recommendations, all 1997 or 1998 vintages include:
Henry of Pellum Riesling: Expect to pay around $50 for a half bottle
Inniskillen Vidal Eiswein
Mission Hill Gewürztraminer
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