$10
France : Normandy : Lower Normandy : NV
Pear
OFF-DRY, MEDIUM-BODIED, ORCHARD FRUIT, MINERAL, HERBS
Stony, chalky expressions on the nose with notes of fresh herbs, mint, pear, quince, and pineapple. Complex pear flavors on the palate. Fine mousse.
ECOLOGY: Biodynamic
FOOD PAIRING: Shellfish & Aperitif
$4
SPAIN : BASQUE COUNTRY
Apples
DRY, SPARKLING, UNFILTERED, TANGY, BOLD, FUNKY
A traditional Basque cider from one of Spain's oldest family siderias, 'The Basque Apple' is shipped in bulk to the US (to reduce its carbon footprint), then carbonated and canned in New York by Lindner's. Tart & refreshing!
$11
FRANCE : NORMANDY
Apples
DRY, MEDIUM-BODY, FRESH, FRUITY, NO OAK
Easy-peasy lemon squeezy. From the official “cider”-man of Normandy. This is is standard brut sparkling cider, in a new and fun half bottle format.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Aperitif & Salads
$21
SWEDEN : STOCKHOLM : EKERO
Swedish Apples, Pears, and Plums
LIGHT-BODIED, SPARKLING, DRY, REFRESHING, GENTLE ACID, JUICY, SOUR PLUM, CINNAMON, CLOVE, SUBTLY NUTTY, NO OAK
FARMING : Sustainable, Organic
WINEMAKING : Natural / Low-intervention: 1-3 day whole-pulp maceration, followed by spontaneous fermentation and one round of racking; plums undergo semi-carbonic maceration in steel tanks, then get blended with the cider before bottling; no fining or filtration.
PAIRING : Baked Goat Cheese with Fig Jam
Caution! Due to over foaming in some bottles, best to open this one outside or over the sink!