SEA CIDER Perry (Heirloom Series)
A rare drink from a secret orchard. Vancouver Island perry pears have produced this exquisitely dry sparkler, combining classic English style with Vancouver Island’s pioneering roots. Sea Cider’s Perry is made with true perry pears – a type of pear grown only for crafting Perry – a drink found only in northern France and Britain. Perry pairs well with grilled salmon, shellfish, creamy pasta, Thai green curry, samosas, fried foods fresh salads and mild cheeses.
CSPC +234302
Case: 12x750ml
Region: Saanich, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Varietal: B.C. Perry Pears
Alc: 6.5%
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The Story
Several years ago a heritage perry orchard was discovered a few miles from Sea Cider. A few dozen fifty-foot pear trees stand majestically and are all that remain on what was once acres of farmland. Since then Sea Cider has picked these heritage pears every year to produce a small batch of perry in the traditional Herefordshire style. Fermented with champagne yeast, the hard tannins soften during fermentation to produce this delicately nuanced drink.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Clear, light straw in colour, gently effervescent, bright
Aromas, flavours: Pear drops, pear juice
Acid/sweetness: Dry but with a hint of perry’s natural unfermentable sugars to balance the acidity
Mouthfeel: Lightly tannic, sharp