Fresh, tart, apple-y with the fragrance of spring apple blossoms. Think of Gowan’s Macintosh applewine cider as a sparkling, refreshing ‘apple champagne’ wish a crisp dry finish. Harvested at the peak of flavor, the Macintosh (or McIntosh) apple is known and loved for it's recognizable and distinctive apple-y flavor that develops a beautifully aromatic floral cider, with a bright acidity and added notes of pineapple and lemon. Serve chilled in a white wine or tulip shaped glass. Pair with rich savory foods, BBQ, sausage, cheddar or brie cheese, pork, lamb prime rib, ginger orange chicken, almond, marzipan dark chocolate, sweet desserts.
Awards
2020
97 Point, DOUBLE GOLD San Francisco International Wine Competition 2020
BEST CIDER San Francisco International Wine Competition 2020
Good Food Award 2020
BEST of CLASS Package San Francisco Chronicle Wine Comp.
2019
FIRST PLACE Great Lakes International Cider Competition.
BEST of CLASS Great Lakes International Cider Competition
GOLD Women's International Wine Competition
GOLD California Cider Competition
2018
95 Points North Coast Wine Challenge
GOLD North Coast Wine Challenge
BEST of CLASS Great Lakes International Cider Competition
GOLD Great Lakes International Cider Competition
BEST of CLASS California Cider Competition
GOLD California Cider Competition
GOLD International Women's Wine Competition
GOLD Nor Cal Brew Competition