Ten66 NY Pommeau
Apple
NY - Hudson River Region
$52.99 / 750 mL Bottle
- Alcohol 20%
The first of its kind to be made in the USA, Orchard Hill Ten66 is inspired by the typical French Norman aperitif. It is named for the Year of the Norman invasion of England (1066). This still, balanced aperitif is made with apple brandy that is aged in french oak wine barrels, then blended with fresh sweet apple juice from our own sustainably grown apples. We age this pioneering pommeau for a minimum of 3 years in barrels.
Description: following the Norman tradition, we use brandy distilled from our cider and aged in used french oak barrique to blend with our estate juice for extended aging
Appearance: golden color, medium clarity, unfiltered
Flavor Profile: sweet but balanced, baked apple, vanilla, caramel notes from extended oak aging
Apple Varieties: Macintosh for brandy. For blending juice, varieties include: Empire, Northern Spy, Gold Rush, Cortland, Esopus Spitzenburg, Jonamac, Crispin, Jonagold, Ida Red, Macintosh, Golden Delicious
PAIRING
Brings out the best in rich foods, like chocolate, artisanal cheese and baked fruit desserts.
TIPS
This intense and rich pommeau deserves a slow sip. Try it as an aperitif or an after dinner digestif. It also mixes beautifully in cocktails. And don't be afraid to shoot it alongside your favorite cider.