Inadvertently frozen wine
Poll: Inadvertently frozen wine
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Now as the party was better then I thought I ended up with some bloming expensive (20 quide per bottle) icewine in my freezer - I just was not in a position to take it out in time
It was some lovely Riesling and interetingly the bottles are not broken and the cork is still in however the wine is completely frozen
Now what to do????
It was some lovely Riesling and interetingly the bottles are not broken and the cork is still in however the wine is completely frozen
Now what to do????
Lefty Two Drams said:
Lager, for sure, tastes appalling once it has been frozen.
Vodka on the other hand is just fine. Is it to do with the alcohol content? I wonder if wine has a high enough ABV to keep it safe.
OP, give it a go - no harm in trying! Let us know how you get on
Vodka (at least the decent stuff) should be frozen...Vodka on the other hand is just fine. Is it to do with the alcohol content? I wonder if wine has a high enough ABV to keep it safe.
OP, give it a go - no harm in trying! Let us know how you get on
cramorra said:
Now as the party was better then I thought I ended up with some bloming expensive (20 quide per bottle) icewine in my freezer - I just was not in a position to take it out in time
It was some lovely Riesling and interetingly the bottles are not broken and the cork is still in however the wine is completely frozen
Now what to do????
How did the icewine get in the freezer? Did someone put it there ? the term icewine comes because it's made from frozen grapes which have their sugars concentrated to make a very good dessert wine. It doesn't mean you stick it in the freezer...I'm sure you knew that It was some lovely Riesling and interetingly the bottles are not broken and the cork is still in however the wine is completely frozen
Now what to do????
condor said:
cramorra said:
Now as the party was better then I thought I ended up with some bloming expensive (20 quide per bottle) icewine in my freezer - I just was not in a position to take it out in time
It was some lovely Riesling and interestingly the bottles are not broken and the cork is still in however the wine is completely frozen
Now what to do????
How did the icewine get in the freezer? Did someone put it there ? the term icewine comes because it's made from frozen grapes which have their sugars concentrated to make a very good dessert wine. It doesn't mean you stick it in the freezer...I'm sure you knew that It was some lovely Riesling and interestingly the bottles are not broken and the cork is still in however the wine is completely frozen
Now what to do????
It was actually good quality Riesling which was popped there because it needed rapid cooling to be enjoyed - however the host went- er- somewhat out of order and hence it was left in the fridge - wondered when I woke up this morning why the timer is still beeping...
It is currently slowly thawing in the fridge and then will be tasted b4 it's fate is going to be sealed....
pokethepope said:
Lefty Two Drams said:
Lager, for sure, tastes appalling once it has been frozen.
Vodka on the other hand is just fine. Is it to do with the alcohol content? I wonder if wine has a high enough ABV to keep it safe.
OP, give it a go - no harm in trying! Let us know how you get on
Vodka (at least the decent stuff) should be frozen...Vodka on the other hand is just fine. Is it to do with the alcohol content? I wonder if wine has a high enough ABV to keep it safe.
OP, give it a go - no harm in trying! Let us know how you get on
Cotty said:
pokethepope said:
Lefty Two Drams said:
Lager, for sure, tastes appalling once it has been frozen.
Vodka on the other hand is just fine. Is it to do with the alcohol content? I wonder if wine has a high enough ABV to keep it safe.
OP, give it a go - no harm in trying! Let us know how you get on
Vodka (at least the decent stuff) should be frozen...Vodka on the other hand is just fine. Is it to do with the alcohol content? I wonder if wine has a high enough ABV to keep it safe.
OP, give it a go - no harm in trying! Let us know how you get on
Being frozen will not have done it any good but maybe not as much harm as to make it useless!
It may still be drinkable once thawed. At least cook with it rather than throw it away!
Champagne has the neck frozen during "Methode Champinoise" IIRC to allow the removal of yeast...so if the French do it deliberately maybe you'll get away with it!
It may still be drinkable once thawed. At least cook with it rather than throw it away!
Champagne has the neck frozen during "Methode Champinoise" IIRC to allow the removal of yeast...so if the French do it deliberately maybe you'll get away with it!
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