I can see this working well in a blend, but on its own it is lacking that je nais se quoi. It’s probably a little too dry for me too (not by much) and it’s certainly missing some acidity to make it more exciting, in my opinion. The tannins are fairly ballsy in the middle of this drink, but it just doesn’t really do enough for me overall. My only problem with this one is it tastes too weak/thin and doesn’t have enough about it. The aftertaste is certainly drying and the tannins come in to their own more, with a very small oak hint to it. I take in my first sip and you get a smooth, very soft apple taste, mild tannins and very little acidity to begin with. This poured a golden/amber colour, has a rich apple aroma with minor hints of oak and is absolutely still. I can wait no longer, so now it’s cider drinking time! It sounds mighty fine from the description so far! Lastly, it comes in at SG 1003, which technically should make it a dry cider.
According to the label I should expect soft tannins and a smooth, rich, full-bodied flavour. I’ve heard of the Foxwhelp (and enjoyed it previously), though the Medaille d’Or is a new one on me. It says it’s a cross between a Medaille d’Or and Foxwhelp apple. Up today is the Balls Bittersweet, which is another bittersweet apple variety. That’s not to say they don’t do some ciders/perries I am not into, but the odds generally are I’ll like it. If you’re a regular reader of my reviews, then you will know I love a cider from Ross-On-Wye, as they always seem to make a high quality cider/perry. Up steps a cider from Ross-On-Wye, which happens to be their single variety (SV) Balls Bittersweet cider. After the indifferent experience of the Tutts Clump Traditional Farmhouse Perry, I wanted to bring my evening up to a high note and thought there was no better way than to try a cider from a consistently good producer.
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