BEST IN CLASS, GOLD - 2019 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition

A sparkling 100% pear beverage, hand crafted with care. Using fruit harvested in 2017, this perry was bottled for secondary fermentation in June 2019. The perry was then disgorged in February 2020. Delicate and refined, Sparkling Perry is perfect for a celebration.

Composition: Foraged seedling pears from Vashon Island, Hendre Huffcap pears, Butt pears, Gin pears, Bosc pears, Bartlett pears, and Taylor’s Gold pears

Fruit origin: Vashon, WA and Mt. Vernon, WA

Yeast: BM 4x4, AWRI-350, 71B for primary; QA23 for secondary

Pale straw, opalescent, characteristic bubbles of méthode champenoise

Aroma: Yeasty, grass, pear skin, and floral

Taste: Citrus/grapefruit, mild confectionary, and subtle notes of green apple

Mouthfeel: Effervescent, clean, slightly astringent finish