2022 Part of a Balance
This is like wild and full throttle Alsace Riesling, but it is made with apples from Anne Hatch’s amazing orchard in Occidental
This is like wild and full throttle Alsace Riesling, but it is made with apples from Anne Hatch’s amazing orchard in Occidental
This is like wild and full throttle Alsace Riesling, but it is made with apples from Anne Hatch’s amazing orchard in Occidental
From Ann Hatch’s ancient orchard out near Occidental on the West Sonoma Coast. A magical place as most of these ancient orchards are. Indescribable until you slow down and spend time among these centenarian trees. Ann has cultivated a truly zen respite from the world here replete with a treehouse nestled amongst an old redwood grove, pulsating with a mystical Sonoma Coast energy.
Managed by Aaron Brown of Bardos. This is a mix of Jonathans, Russets, and other mid-season apples. I was drawn to this fruit because Aaron’s ‘Hatch’ cider(the one with the orange label) is my favorite of his bottlings and it comes from these old dry farmed trees. That bottling is always rich with fleshy fruit, generous acid, and a constant feijoa/pineapple guava character that I love.
Pressed, settled, and sent to barrel to ferment and age on full lees for a year with very minimal topping. Essentially made the same way I would make an acid driven white wine.The feijoa character is there along with lush oxidative character, mouthwatering acidity, over ripe citrus. The power and vibrancy here conjure images of tall bottles of opulent Alsace Riesling and/or intense Jura Savagnins. I love this cider. Don’t rush it. Like the trees it comes from, it has things to say, if we slow down enough to hear it.
nothing added or removed. no sulfur. not contract or custom crush.
Combined orders of 3, 6, or 12 bottles only please :D Flat-rate $30 for shipping
Orders will begin shipping December 3rd. Combined orders of 3, 6, and 12 bottles only please(unless picking up at the winery on February 18). Must be 21 or older to order. Adult signature required for delivery. Shipping unavailable for ND, NH, UT, MS, AL, VT, KY, SD.