Ice Perry 2023
Ice wine has long been highly prized in the world of grape wines, yielding intensely aromatic, unctuous and sweet wines, with great cellaring potential.
A similar process can be applied to perry pears: freezing and then carefully thawing the juice, catching only the most concentrated initial 25%. The sugar level is so high that a lot of residual sugar is left after fermentation. Luckily the fruity flavors and acidity are similarly magnified, providing a perfect counterpoint to the rich sweetness.
Perry itself is an uncommon product, due to the sparsity of mature perry pear trees and the challenges of crafting it. Ice perry is truly the unicorn of the cider and perry world – exceedingly rare, but unforgettable once experienced.
Cider Review provided this description:
On the nose: Delicate when cold, rises with a few degrees more. Candied orange peel, touch of marmalade, a touch of cinnamon spice, light Christmas pudding and glacé cherries. Warming.
In the mouth: I expected sweet, as the nose has lots of candied notes. And it is, all stone fruits, raisins, dates soaked in cherry schnapps and ripe, juicy pear flesh. But there’s a sharp thread of lemon curd and lime zest cutting neatly through it all, preventing it from becoming cloying, and keeping everything super fresh. A light tannic grippiness comes in on the finish, but the overall impression is of luscious, moist Christmas pudding with strawberry and cherry liqueur.
In a nutshell: Rich, juicy, well-structured and dangerously moreish. A wonderful post-dinner, feet up and sink into the sofa drink.
| Product | Ice perry |
| Process | Cryo-concentrated, partially fermented |
| ABV | 9,5 % |
| Residual Sugar | 114 g/L |
| Bottle | 0,35L wine bottle |
| Tasting Notes | Ripe pears, caramel, honey, with a sparkle of bright acidity |
| Serving suggestion | Chilled 6-8C Pairs well with dessert or cheese. How about a honey / walnut / goat-cheese icecream with ice perry? |
| Production | 140 bottles / 11 cases |