2017 Ashmead’s Kernel/Reinette Musquee
Ashmead’s Kernel and Reinette Musquee (also known as Margil) originated in England and France in the early 1700s. They are both classic reinette russet varieties cherished for fresh eating as well as cider. Chris Negronida, one of our cider makers, conjured up this varietal blend a few years ago, and we all loved it! This blend was cold fermented and then bottle conditioned in the traditional method champenoise.
Tasting Notes: Delicate tannins and bright acidity under notes of apricot, nutmeg and cloves.
Alcohol: 7.9% Residual Sugar: 0% (Dry) TA: 7.8 g/L Total Tannins: 504ppm
Ashmead’s Kernel – 50% Reinette Musquée (Margil) – 50%
2017 Porters Perfection/Golden Russet
Golden Russet and Porter’s Perfection are heritage cider apples originating from western New York and southwest England (respectively) in the late 1800s. Each of these varieties was fermented in a single barrel and then blended to make this varietal duet. Golden Russet lends its crisp acidity and ginger bite, while Porter’s Perfection provides tannic structure and depth of finish.
Tasting Notes: Soft lingering tannins, bright acidity and notes of ginger, citrus and mangoes.
Alcohol: 8.0% Residual Sugar: 0% (Dry) TA: 6.9 g/L Total Tannins: 817ppm
Porter’s Perfection – 50% Golden Russet – 50%
2017 Sommerset Jersey
The dominant variety in this cider is Harry Masters Jersey, sometimes called the “Port Wine” apple in Southwest England, and is a characteristic Somerset “Jersey” bittersweet apple with soft tannins and complex textures. We added a bit of Pink Pearl and Cox Orange Pippin to the blend, for the sake of diversity.
Tasting Notes: This cider is semi-dry, with notes of vanilla and passion fruit, light acidity and soft tannins that create its long astringent finish.
Alcohol: 7.7% Residual Sugar: 0.5% T.A: 4.0 pH: 3.4
Predominant Apples: Harry Masters Jersey, Pink Pearl, Cox Orange Pippen
2017 Geneva Tremletts
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The identity and origin of Geneva Tremlett’s Bitter is unknown. It was imported from England for the Geneva, NY apple collection in the 1960s, thought to be the English cider apple Tremlett’s Bitter. Whatever its true name may be, Geneva Tremletts has established itself as one of the few bittersharp cider apples that can stand on its own in the bottle. This single variety cider is cold fermented and then bottled conditioned using both wild and cultured yeasts.