Raspberry Anne

Description

Size: 375 ml
Alcohol: 17% alc./vol.
SKU:

+134786
Raspberry Anne is inspired by the imaginative, talkative, red-haired protagonist of the Canadian novel, Anne of Green Gables. Assertive notes of raspberry, apple and oak end with a luscious, velvety finish. A west coast libation inspired by an east coast lass, we raise a glass to the Maritimer who once said bright red drinks “taste twice as good as any other colour”.

The Story:

Raspberry Anne is part of our Fortified Series of ciders – oak aged ciders with a dosage of cider spirits that raise heat and are best for sipping and savouring. Raspberry Anne combines west coast raspberries and apples with east coast attitude to bring a classic Canadian tale to life. With raspberries growing in abundance on Vancouver Island, and the inspiration of a Canadian heroine, we felt Raspberry Anne was a fitting Canadian tribute from one coast to another.

This fortified cider is created by pressing then fermenting BC apples to create cider. We then work with a Vancouver Island craft distiller to turn this cider into a cider spirit – which is sometimes called a cider eau de vie, or even apple brandy. Essentially, it’s a very high ABV cider spirit that is created by evaporating the water and leaving only the alcohol behind. 

A small dosage of this cider eau de vie is then blended with BC grown raspberries and more cider before being transferred into 20 litre oak barrels to age. The result is an assertive oak-aged, fortified raspberry cider with a velvety, luscious finish.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Crimson
Aromas/Flavours: Raspberry, apple and oak
Acid/Sweetness: Balanced, intense concentration of sweetness and acidity
Mouthfeel: Still, sweet, viscous, rich, long warm finish

Suggested Food Pairings:

Best enjoyed with dessert or a cheese plate! Try with dark chocolate, soft cheeses or vanilla ice cream.