Reisetbauer Sparkling Apple Wine 7% 750ml From Austria; Apple Cuvee (special Order 1 Week)
| Description: | Calling this a cider is a bit of a misnomer. Hans refers to it as âapfelschaumwein,â or sparkling apple wine. This superb cider is made from meticulously farmed apples and is vinified like Champagne, aging it for 18 months on the lees (yeast). A dosage of apple juice is added to induce secondary fermentation. The result is a dry apple wine with very fine bubbles that reveals the complexity and nobility of the apple. In 1990, Hans Reisetbauer planted his first apple orchard. Soon after, Hans gained notoriety in 1995 by winning âSchnapps of the Yearâ at the Destillata Specialist Trade Fair. Reisetbauer has been named âMaster Distiller of the Yearâ by the Austrian gourmet guide A la Carte a number of times. Hans Reisetbauer's dedication to his orchards, obsessive attention to detail in fermentation and distillation, as well as constant quest for new innovations has led him to be considered one of the finest producers of Eau de Vie in the world. In order to control the quality of his products, Hans grows as much fruit and vegetables as possible on his own property, including the grains that go into his vodka, gins, and whiskies. He has also done careful comparisons to find the best water for use in his process, exclusively using spring water from Muhlviertel. As Hans explains, âTemperature, time and aeration during fermentation, as well as condition of raw material are important factors influencing the quality of the final |
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| Price: | $ 29.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on August 5, 2024.
