Review: Stone Fence Farm by South Hill Cider

Review Date: October 13, 2020

Sweetness: Dry

ABV: 8.40%

Cider Maker’s Description

Peter Hoover planted this 1/4 acre orchard of cider apples from 1995-2000 on a knoll of gravelly loam soil. This orchard is unsprayed and is holistically managed. The varieties were chosed to create a balanced orchard cider. The fruit was all harvested by hand and pressed and fermented one mile away in stainless steel. The varieties are: Golden Russet and Roxbury Russet, Redfield, Tremletts Bitter, Bramleys Seedling, Zabergau Reinette, Kingston Black, Major, Brownthorn, Michelin, Medaille d'Or, Chisel Jersey, Brown Snout, Esopus Spitzenburg, Sops of Wine, Herefordshire Redstreak, Granny Smith, Foxwhelp, Winter Banana, Calville Blanc, Sheepnose, Cox's Orange Pippin.

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Appearance:

• bright, crystal clear, very light amber/rich gold

Carbonation:

• still

Aromas:

• delicate nose, leather, wet autumn leaves

Taste:

• intense flavor, stone fruit, overripe red apple, slightly tart

Mouthfeel:

• medium tannins, astringency grows with each sip, low-medium acid

Finish:

• lasting overripe red apple flavor

Tasting Notes / General Impression

what a beautiful cider, one to savor

Reviewer Notes

Single orchard cider, 2017, 112 cases made, Batch # 1701

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Cidery Information

South Hill Cider
https://www.southhillcider.com/
Ithaca, NY