Description
4 of the best 100% apple, not-from-concentrate ciders – ciders made like wine – that will complement any meal, making it more of an occasion.
“WOW!” said Simon Mayo when tasting Brännland Claim Iscider, one of the 4 ciders in the pack.
Gospel Green Brut 2017, 75cl
A ground-breaking dry cider produced in Hampshire uses the same production technique as Champagne. Luxurious to savour, with just the right balance of sweetness. The pure and fresh flavour of apple with the double fermentation process adds to its complexity. Cider connoisseurs will adore it.
Cidentro Still 2018, 75cl
An exclusive dry, still vintage cider from the finest English cider apples using 100% freshly pressed juice, it’s matured for 6 months for flavours to fully develop, giving an elegance of style and depth of character which can be enjoyed in the same way as wine.
Once Upon A Tree Tidnor Wood Oak-Aged Still Cider 2018, 75cl
Made from a single vintage, this 100% fresh-pressed fruit, never-from-concentrate cider combines a field blend of bitter sweet apples grown at Tidnor Wood Orchard, part of the original National Collection of cider apples, with dessert apples from Once Upon A Tree’s Dragon Orchard.
Brännland Claim Iscider 2017, 37.5cl
Claim Iscider claims new territory for ice cider. An ice wine made from 100% Swedish apples, concentrated and elevated using the natural winter cold of northern Sweden. A true and original expression of the country, its apples and the family of ciders from which it was born.
White flowers on the nose and juicy, sweet, fresh acidity on the finish. Claim evokes lightness and light, spring and summer, in contrast to the flavours and scents of late autumn and winter apples associated with the company’s traditional ice cider.
Tasting Notes
Gospel Green Brut 2017, 75cl
Aromatics of elderflower, brioche and green apples. Crisp with a light acidity and a slight earthiness coming through on the palate. Smooth with a rounded finish and a long-lasting mousse.
Cidentro Still Cider 2018, 75cl
Yellow gold, vibrant and clear. Aromas of hay, flavours of apple and a winning combination of richness and crisp apple-tartness delivering a lasting finish.
Once Upon A Tree Tidnor Wood Oak-Aged Still Cider 2018, 75cl
Aged on its own lees and new French oak for 9 months, this partial wild ferment & unfiltered cider is golden brown with a slight haze. Spice aromas on the nose of clove and vanilla combined with orange peel, honey and lychee. A rich mouth-filling still cider with soft creamy vanilla tannins, and buttery spiced toffee-apple fruit. Bone dry, but ripe, soft and fruity leaving generous tannins to the finish.
Brännland Claim Iscider 2017, 37.5cl
Appearance: pale golden, straw.
Nose: fragrant and aromatic with notes of tea, honeysuckle, strawberry & white flowers.
Palate: golden kiwi and white grapes with pomegranate and rose petals on the long, pleasing juicy finish with sweet rosé or blush wine character.
Food Pairing
Gospel Green Brut 201Y, 75cl
Great on its own, or with nibbles. A great accompaniment to smoked salmon.
Also:
Poultry and white meat… Seafood and pasta… Cheeses and desserts.
Cidentro Still Cider 2018, 75cl
Great with the Christmas turkey.
Also:
Cheese: Baked Camembert, English Cheddar, Roquefort Blue
Savoury: Wild mushroom Stroganoff, Spanish paella, bacon cheese burger
Sweet: Apple tarte tatin, banana bread
Once Upon A Tree Tidnor Wood Oak-Aged Still Cider 2018, 75cl
Ideal for your Christmas Dinner first course and/or main course.
Aged on its own lees and new French oak for 9 months, this partial wild ferment & unfiltered cider is golden brown with a slight haze. Spice aromas on the nose of clove and vanilla combined with orange peel, honey and lychee. A rich mouth-filling still cider with soft creamy vanilla tannins, and buttery spiced toffee-apple fruit. Bone dry, but ripe, soft and fruity leaving generous tannins to the finish.
Brännland Claim Iscider 2017, 37.5cl
A marriage made in heaven with Christmas Pudding.
Claim not only claims new territory for ice-cider it also claims new food matching territory:
Classic – apple desserts, gooseberry fool and homemade shortbread, summer fruit puddings.
Cheese – lighter blue cheeses such as fresh Gorgonzola, soft-medium goats cheese.
Alternatives – salt, pepper & chilli chicken pieces, paneer tikka, Thai prawns with banana and cucumber salsa.
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