{"product_id":"pilton-cider-pomme-pomme-2022-somerset","title":"Pilton Cider, 'Pomme Pomme', 2022, Somerset","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomerset keeved cider meets fragrant quince – naturally fruity, gently sweet and sharpened by a deliciously tart edge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGolden amber in the glass, with ripe orchard apple aromas joined by the distinctive floral perfume of quince. The palate is naturally rounded and gently sweet, with juicy bittersweet apple fruit balanced by the quince’s bright acidity and mouth-watering astringency. Soft tannins bring a little grip and structure, preventing the fruit from ever feeling cloying. There is a lovely interplay between mellow apple richness and the fresher, almost citrus-like lift of the quince. Medium-sweet, refreshing and wonderfully individual, with a clean, gently tart finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomerset\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePilton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApples\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e4.8%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan, Vegetarian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePomme Pomme takes Pilton’s traditional Somerset keeved cider and introduces a rather unusual relative of the apple – quince. The 2022 combines 70% bittersweet cider apples with 30% Serbian Gold quince grown in Somerset orchards beside the River Brue. Pilton’s cider fruit comes from traditional orchards, many planted in the 1960s and 70s, where low-yielding bittersweet varieties develop concentrated flavour and tannin. Keeving allows some of the apples’ natural sugar to remain by slowing fermentation without artificial sweetening, and here that soft fruitiness provides the perfect counterpoint to quince’s naturally tart, aromatic and slightly astringent character. The result is unmistakably cider, but with an extra dimension of perfume and freshness that makes Pomme Pomme particularly good with food.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/somerset-pork-chops-with-cider-mustard-and-caramelised-apples\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Somerset pork chops with cider, mustard and caramelised apples\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomerset pork chops with cider, mustard and caramelised apples\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/roast-squash-blue-cheese-and-caramelised-onion-galette\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast squash, blue cheese and caramelised onion galette\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast squash, blue cheese and caramelised onion galette\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/roast-squash-sage-and-hazelnut-galette-with-spiced-apple-chutney\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast squash, sage and hazelnut galette with spiced apple chutney\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast squash, sage and hazelnut galette with spiced apple chutney\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57568488096117,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/pilton-cider-pomme-pomme-2022-somerset","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}