LEAVING HERE FOR SOMEWHERE NEW 2023

Variety: Belle de Boskoop
Vintage: 2023
Alcohol: 5.8%
Volume: 750 ml

Belle de Boskoop apples from an old, small, forgotten orchard in Malling, just a short drive south of our cidery. All the trees are rooted on a slope, directing water away from the trees. This results in higher concentrations of nutrients and sugar in the apples, leading to an explosion of flavor and a strong foundation for fermentation.

We harvested the apples a bit early on the 18th of October 2023 and pressed them two days later to bring out some structure. The juice went into three Ermitage barrels, where it stayed until the 14th of August 2024, at which point we blended the three barrels and bottled it as a still wine.

This wine expresses the classic characteristics of Belle de Boskoop: a strong, fresh acidity backed by generous fruit and a peppery finish. All tied together by a pleasant tension. We get notes of ripe stone fruits, green apples, toasted bread, and white pepper.