sparkling cider from a very cool bitter sharp apple, Stoke Red
Stoke Red, for its sheer joyful vibrancy, may be our favourite bitter-sharp cider apple variety.
We felt that the rural method, an old technique allowing us to retain natural sugars in the final cider, would be the best way of showcasing the beauty of the fruit, and bottling it as a pét nat, helped to capture all the freshness of the vintage.
What’s come out of this, is a cider that pours a slightly hazy gold, releasing lovely aromas of tarte Tatin, roses and baking spice. In the mouth it has noticeable sweetness, but it’s the sheer juiciness and energy of the liquid that grabs your attention before flavours of warm apple pie, ripe
cherries and vanilla begin to unfurl. Joined by a lovely sweet florality and fabulously soft tannins, it’s as complete as it is delicious.
This cider loves spicy cuisine, so it’s worth popping a 6 pack in the hold on trips to Mumbai!
Serve well chilled. Gluten free. Vegan friendly. No added sulphites.
5.2% abv