WTN: Wolffer Estate Big Apple Wine
For whatever reason, there are a lot of wine lovers (snobs?) who turn their noses up at fruit wines. Maybe it’s because I live in a state where quite a few are made, but I’ve found some great fruit wines-including this one.
No, I’m not saying that this is some earth-shattering wine that will change your life, age for ten-plus years or anything like that. It’s made with 20% Ida Red, 18% Golden Delicious, 18% Fuji, 17%
Jona Gold, 10% Empire, 8.5% Gold Rush, 8.5% Breaburn apples, all grown by the
Halseys of White Cap Farm in Bridgehampton.
But, at just over 7% ABV, with clean, sweet apple flavor and gentle but playful acidity, it’s seems like a great foil for cured meats, olives and cheese. And of course there are also the culinary uses in the kitchen-apple vinaigrette, pan sauces….yum.
So, don’t be a snob. Taste everything and anything once for yourself, including this one.
For more info or to order, visit the Wolffer website.
Well, if the adage that “wine is made in the vineyard” translates to “the apple wine is made in the orchard” this wine should be delicious. The Halsey orchards are meticulosly maintained and managed. The dwarf trees are trellissed; and trained to increase sunlight exposure, just like high quality vineyards. Why they are even high density plantings!
Plus, it’s a ton of fun to go and “pick your own” in the fall!
sounds delicious… i might try it…