We tasted some good Spanish Riojas, but unfortunately got there too late for the vintage bottles bought at La Tour d'Argent auction last December :-(
The highlight was this Cryomalus Ice Cider from the Antolino Brongo Estate in Québec. A taste of golden apples, sweet but still very fresh. A true delight that should go well with an old Comté, some foie gras, or maybe even a curry.
As with the production of ice wine, ice cider is made from fruit that has been left out in the freezing winter temperatures. At Antolino Brongo, the ripe apples are picked from the trees, and then left outside on pallets to freeze until ready for pressing. After a 6 week fermentation period, and then a further 6 months ageing in stainless steel tanks and the bottles, the ice cider is ready to be enjoyed.
Bottles of the Cryomalus Ice Cider are available in France through Oh! Vino. We're not sure where else in Europe it's available, but the Antolino Brongo Estate should be able to let you know how to get hold of it.
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