I’ve only tasted Domaine Dupont’s cider in NYC. I am beyond happy to find it here in Portland; hopefully I can find their Calvados next.

The color is 24-carat yellow gold with a smidge of cloudiness and a pristine ultra-fine mousse. The bouquet is intense and complex: ginger, apple butter, quince paste, honey, baked pear, gardenia, brett, clove, and light vanilla. The demi-sec palate displays all the complexity of the nose adding lemon custard, grilled and caramelized peaches, and roasted pineapple. The abv is 6.9%.

One of the greatest ciders you’ll taste, served in a chalice at Bushwhacker Cider; $20 for the 750ml bottle. Split one with a friend; you’ll be glad you did. 

Anthony Garcia
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