Haykin Family Cider - Methode Ancestrale Harrison Cider
Haykin Family Cider - Methode Ancestrale Harrison Cider
This Méthode Ancestrale Harrison cider is a limited release from Haykin Family Cider in Colorado. Made from 100% Harrison apples grown by CiderView Orchards in Washington State, this single-varietal cider is a beautiful expression of one of America's oldest cider apples. The Harrison apple was thought to be extinct but a tree was found in 1976 in New Jersey and was brought back from extinction. Harrison apples are rich in body boasting soft tannins, flavors of orange peel, coriander, tangerine, and subtle earthy and minerality notes.
Methode Ancestrale (a.k.a. Pét-nat or Pet Nat) is the world's oldest method for making sparkling ciders and wines. The process involves bottling prior to fermentation, at just the right time with enough unfermented sugars still remaining in the juice. Once bottled, this cider was allowed to age for 18 months sur lie (meaning on the yeast that remains in the bottle after it's done fermenting) before disgorging (releasing the yeast from the bottle). The final fermentation happening in bottle allows for a lively sparkling cider, and the time spent aging on the yeast adds complexity to the body and flavor of the cider.
Opens with aromas of twig, orchard floor, and candied orange peel. Complex on the palate with notes of baked apple, dried stone fruits, cinnamon, clove, Jolly Rancher, honey, and white flower.
Haykin Family Cider is an award-winning small batch cidery located in Aurora, Colorado. With tiny bubbles, they produce a sparkling wine-like cider in a variety of sweetness levels. Elevating the apple like wineries treat grapes, Haykin Family Cider highlights the flavor and complexity of interesting and unique apples. Shop our entire collection of ciders from Haykin here.
- Dry-to-Sweet Scale: Semi-Dry
- Tannins: Medium-Minus
- Acidity: Medium Plus
- 🍎🍐 Varieties: Harrison
- Features:
- ABV: %
- Format: 750 mL Bottle
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