Solstice Saffron

AWARDS: 2017 Glintcap (Gold), 2014 & 2015 Glintcap (Bronze)

STYLE: Botanical Craft Cider

CLARITY & COLOR: Warm sunshine

AROMA & FLAVOR: Featuring saffron grown by Golden Tradition Saffron in North Plains, OR this cider leads with a gentle earthiness that's balanced with the rounded flavors of anise and fennel. It finishes with a light lingering licorice note.

APPLE VARIETIES: Fermented on the farm with a select blend of Certified Organic Washington apples, such as Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Braeburn and Gala.

CIDERMAKER NOTES: We crafted this cider around the time of the Winter Solstice with certified organic apples, saffron, organic anise pods, and delicately steeped toasted fennel. Solstice Saffron features saffron grown by Golden Tradition Saffron in North Plains, Oregon. To parallel the preciousness of what is considered to be a rare and coveted spice, this cider highlights saffron grown in the Pacific Northwest - a rarity in itself!

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve chilled in a white wine glass or as you wish. Pair this cider with minty rice, sushi, summer salads with edible flowers or lightly braised vegetables, or with a range of Indian or Mediterranean foods. Make a Solstice Saffron granita!

SWEETNESS: Semi-sweet

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 6.5%

PACKAGE VOLUME: 500 mL Bottle, 20L Keg

ARTWORK: Anna Daeuble