Pommeaux

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Charles McGonegal

Apple aperitif wine.

Inspired by French classic made on orchards in Normandy.
Minimally fermented Reserve ‘sweet’ cider plus cider brandy from our own distillery.
Strong bouquet. Sweet and smooth with cognac notes.
‘Ultimate apple beverage’. Try with dark chocolate or caramel.

Body: Smooth, Heavy
Sweetness: 10
Tartness: 5
Alcohol: 18

Sweet, rich fall apples, touch of anise & oak
Apples: Gold Del, Jonathan, Russets, Snow
Pairings: Very Very Dark Chocolate

Bottle: 375ml Cobalt icewine

Bunting Berry Cider

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Charles McGonegal

Semi-sweet, fruit forward, with some tartness, too. Like freezer jam.

Body: Medium
Sweetness: 5
Tartness: 6
Alcohol: 6
Apples: Red Delicous, Cortland, McIntosh, Greenings, flavored with strawberry and raspberry juice.
Pairings:
Available: 750mL, 5.16 gallon keg