![]() ![]() In France, cider must be made solely from apples. In UK law, it must contain at least 35% apple juice (fresh or from concentrate), although CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) says that "real cider" must be at least 90% fresh apple juice. Cider alcohol content varies from 1.2% to 8.5% ABV or more in traditional English ciders, and 3.5% to 12% in continental ciders. The addition of sugar or extra fruit before a second fermentation increases the ethanol content of the resulting beverage. The juice of most varieties of apple, including crab apples, can be used to make cider, but cider apples are best. In Canada, cider cannot contain less than 2.5% or over 13% absolute alcohol by volume. and Canada, varieties of alcoholic cider are often called hard cider to distinguish it from non-alcoholic apple cider or "sweet cider", also made from apples. Germany also has its own types of cider with Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse producing a particularly tart version known as Apfelwein. As well as the UK and its former colonies, cider is popular in Portugal (mainly in Minho and Madeira), France (particularly Normandy and Brittany), Friuli, and northern Spain (specifically Asturias and Basque Country). Cider is also popular in many Commonwealth countries, such as India, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Ciders from the South West of England are generally higher in alcoholic content. The UK has the world's highest per capita consumption, as well as the largest cider-producing companies. Cider is widely available in the United Kingdom (particularly in the West Country) and the Republic of Ireland. Somerset, EnglandĬider ( / ˈ s aɪ d ər/ SY-dər) is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. JSTOR ( March 2015) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ĭider, in the traditional Hessian "ribbed" glass Cider jugs.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. As with any NZ sauv blanc, it is wonderfully aromatic.This article needs additional citations for verification. ![]() Plenty sweet enough, but with crisp, freshly chopped grapefruit, this bright citrus-led New Zealander scored highly with apple crumble and ice cream. Waihopi River, Marlborough, New Zealand (10.5%, Majestic, £14.99 or £11.99 as part of a mixed six) Finish it up with some salty blue cheese. It still tastes fresh and lively though – a partner worthy of your best apple pie. This 10-year-old Sauternes is a delight, having acquired a weighty texture and mellow honeyed tone with age. L’Or du Ciron Sauternes 2010īordeaux, France (13%, M&S and Ocado, £12.50 for a half-bottle) Good with raw apple and a bite of cheddar, too. Just the wine for stewed or baked apples, and its racy acidity will cut through cream nicely. There’s a light, tangy, citrus-peel note here in a youthful dessert wine with a peachy hint. Taste the Difference Sauternes 2017īordeaux, France (13%, Sainsbury’s, £12 for a half-bottle) Half-bottles beckon – here are three to aim at apples. The price of decent sweet wines seems steep, but bear in mind that its flavours will be intense, so a little goes a long way. Instead, turn to the New World for alternatives to sauternes – the New Zealand gem below bliss with cooked apples, while for a caramelised tarte Tatin, try a ripe, botrytis sémillon from Australia the apricotty Hermits Hill 2014, Riverina (11%, M&S and Ocado, £8 for a half-bottle) is a fine example. Sweet rieslings and chenin blancs also pair up nicely, but don’t go for a southern French muscat de Beaumes de Venise or muscat de Rivesaltes – they taste too powerfully floral and jasmine-laced alongside orchard fruit. Older versions, mellow and rich with age, work their magic with apple pies and tarts. A young sauternes, fresh and with crisp acidity to balance the sugar, is best with simple stewed apples, lighter apple crumbles and even the raw fruit. Top of the list (or is that top of the pips?) is the classic bordeaux dessert wine, sauternes. Some styles are better than others, though. We don’t make enough use of sweet wines in the UK glinting golden and tasting luscious with flavours of marmalade, honey and peach, pudding wine is simply delectable with apple dishes. Now I just need a cool dessert wine to drink with my pies, crumbles and tartes Tatin. ![]() Our own old tree has bestowed a huge bounty of red eaters this year (no idea what variety but they taste great) and a neighbour has dropped off a ton of plump, green, sour Bramleys to cook with. ![]()
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