STYLE : Perry Pear Co-ferment, Grape Pear Hybrid.

AROMA & FLAVOR: Tangerine and apricots on the nose, sharp acid with strong bubble fading into muted grapefruit rind, green melons and white wine heat, and the gripping pear tannins hold the finish into a juicy conclusion.

FRUIT VARIETIES: Four varieties of Finnriver Perry Pears (Hendre Huffcap, Yellow Huffcap, Romanian, Barnett) and Roussanne grapes from Lone Spring Ranch, OR.

CIDERMAKER NOTES: This was our first grape based and pear based co-ferment. James Holloway at Marrowstone Vineyards was gracious enough to procure a few hundred gallons of Roussanne must and then provided much fermentation council and support to our cause. The gripping tannins of perry melded into the soft light citrus notes of Roussanne just as we had hoped. The combination is gorgeous in both texture and flavor. We opted for a full champagne style finish with bottle fermentation and disgorgement. 

SWEETNESS: S.G. 1.008 semi sweet

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 10.1% abv 

BOTTLE VOLUME: 750 ml.

ARTWORK: Fruition Design

VINTAGE: 2021