Description
A blend of 75% Dabinett (from 2019) which spent time in oak barrels and 25% culinary and dessert apples (from 2020). The result is full of smoky notes, chewy tannins and a brisk acidity. Inspired by our friends at Ross on Wye Cider & Perry, with thanks for their generosity of time and sharing of knowledge. Bottle conditioned with 10g/l of sugar, which has created a mouth filling frothy mousse. 7.5% abv & 750ml
How to serve: lightly chilled
The aroma: a combination of green apples, smoky barrels and lemon balm. Citrus vodka as it warms in the glass.
The taste: the lemon-like acidity of the culinary and dessert fruit jostles for domination alongside the spiced orange of the dabinett; the former just pipping it for us. Malolactic character has started to develop some vanilla creaminess, whilst the apples taste green and crisp. The finish is bone dry and the chewy tannins coat the sides of the mouth with astringency. There’s a savoury, salty character to it. 750ml. 7.5%
