Sweetness: Dry
ABV: 4.50%
Cider Maker’s Description
Oriole Perry is our proud ‘estate’ perry. It’s grown at Brightonwoods, within sight of the Winery. It’s more subtle and complex than the Sparkling Perry- being fermented from 100% bitter perry pears. We ferment it with a Sangiovese yeast that we think really brings out the tannin characters of the perry-specific cultivars. These pears are exceedingly rare in the US, and not easy to grow. When we get the question ‘Then why use them?’, we pour a glass of Oriole. These are not mellow, easy-going French ‘butter pears’. Perry pears think they are Cabernet – and have the tannins to back it up.
Appearance:
- very clear, very bright, light water golden color
Carbonation:
- just barely, bordering on still
Aromas:
- pineapple, tropical fruit, floral
Taste:
- fresh pineapple, hints of elderflower, clover honey
Mouthfeel:
- very balanced with even amounts of light acidity and light astringency
Finish:
- cool clean finish, lingering pineapple
Tasting Notes / General Impression
great flavor and very easy drinker, similar profile to a Pinot Grigio
Reviewer Notes
None
Review Date
October 10, 2018
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Cidery Information
AEppelTreow
http://aeppeltreow.com/
Burlington, WI