8

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

750mL bottle, undated, drunk 9/1/24. Clear, well-carbonated. Bright, brassy-russet golden. Nose is gently tart (minimal malic, no real lactic presence). No oak, and it doesn't mention barrel aging. Light, dainty apple sugars, with nutty nuances, a bit of earth and mineral. Clean. In the mouth there's a pop of acidity before apple sugars rush in and brighten the palate with balance. Light nutty sweetness, gentle, mild tartness, not malo-lactic fermented, it seems? Not oak-aged. And yet, still wonderfully clean, refreshing, authentic and crisp.