date:Jan 24, 2013
so long means that they could be ravaged by wildlife or mold or rot.
Even in the best years, yields are relatively small, making the juice at least four to five times more expensive than that used for table wines.
The price also adds another layer of risk for the winery, especially in a tough economy.
Ice wine is an expensive luxury item. When the economy goes south, those sorts of items aren't a priority for people to buy, Mottiar said.
Ice wine is big business for Ontario representing 4 pe