Monday, August 5, 2013

Gravel Run By Carrick Wines



Colour:  Champagne/Pale Straw
6.3% alc.vol - 750 ml bottle

Pour:  The carbonation appeared really heavy on the pour but disappeared quickly.  There was just a hint of carbonation as you could see some bubbles on the side of the glass. This made no difference at all in the taste.
Taste:  To me it was slightly sweet but very close to being a dry cider.
Aroma:  A subtle hint of apples

Synopsis:  I served this cider right from my fridge (chilled for a couple of hours). As normal, I didn't drink it over ice as I prefer to experience the natural taste.  Gravel Run is really refreshing with a crisp finish.  I thought I had picked up a hint of citrus which gave it a sour undertone, which I noticed after a few sips; it was very subtle and not in your face.  It left my taste buds tingling...wanting more of this liquid gold.

 As mentioned earlier, I found it not to be overly dry but not sweet either.  Right on the cusp of being one or the other...it does have some wine qualities to it. 

History:  Gravel Run won the Gold Medal at the 2013 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Gravel Run is gluten free and it can be purchased from Carrick Wines via their website www.carrickwines.ca .  You can also follow them on twitter at @Carrick_Wines. I won't go into much detail about Carrick Wines as it is worth viewing their website.

Synopsis:  Not an overpowering  apple taste, this is a really refreshing cider.  I could drink it all day! After I had made my notes, I decided to look up Carrick Wines to see what they had to say about Gravel Run.  They call it an off-dry lightly carbonated sparkling beverage.  It says to serve over ice, but I found it to be refreshing chilled.  Gravel Run is made only from apples locally grown in Bruce and Grey Counties. 

Rating:  9.4 out of 10

I would like to thank @OntCraftCider - OCCA for providing me with this excellent cider.  Let's keep supporting our Ontario Craft Cider makers as they are making some amazing stuff.


Cheers!

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