Fortified Pomona Still Cider

Inspired by the Roman goddess of apples, Pomona is a dessert cider made in the “ice cider” style, which was popularized in Québec and inspired by ice wines. Truly a cider fit for a deity!

How We Make This Cider

Pomona is crafted as an iced cider by first concentrating the natural sugars of late-harvest, certified organic Hyslop crabapples through freezing. A slow, cool fermentation using a Sauterne yeast is followed by barrel aging for up to one year to achieve a silky mouthfeel and soft fruit notes of apricot and peach. Both the acidity and alcohol are high to balance the confectionery flavours. Truly a cider fit for a deity!

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings 

• Appearance: Amber
• Aromas/Flavours: Confectionary notes with hints of orange, and apricots
• Acid/Sweetness: Balanced, intense concentration of sweetness and acidity
• Mouthfeel: Still, viscous, soft, long sweet finish

Food pairings: May be enjoyed with dessert or as an apéritif. Try with walnuts and pecans, salted chocolate, rich pâtés and aged cheeses.

Good to Know

• Made with organic apples
• 17.0% ABV
• 375 ml clear glass ice wine bottle + T-top closure with a capsule finish
  
• Produced on-site in Saanichton, BC, Canada

Awards

• 2023 SILVER — Northwest Cider Cup — Specialty Fortified
• 2015 SILVER — Sip Magazine / Best of the Northwest
• 2015 BRONZE — GLINTCAP
• 2014 HONOURABLE MENTION — Taste BC
• 2012 BRONZE — Northwest Wine Summit
  

Fortified Series

Our Fortified Series cider begins with farm-grown apples and is finished with apple spirit to enhance depth, balance, and complexity. The result is a smooth, richly flavoured apéritif-style cider  with lingering orchard notes, designed for sipping and savouring.

Products in the Fortified Series include: Pomona; Pommeau; Raspberry Anne; Black Applejack.