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September 2019 - World Cider Championships

September 2019 - World Cider Championships
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Loïc Raison Rubis Cider
93 points
Loïc Raison
Rubis Cider
Dark copper color. Aromas and flavors of cranberry tart, orange zest, strawberry preserve, blackberry, clove, and straw with a lightly tannic, crisp, effervescent, fruity light-to-medium body and a warming, compelling, medium-long finish. Rustic berry flavors, palate-pleasing texture and a stylish vibe make this a conversation-worthy cider for the table.
93 points
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Louis Raison Rouge Délice Cider
92 points
Louis Raison
Rouge Délice Cider
Deep amber color. Aromas of baked apple pie, geranium, and sorghum with a satiny, crisp, spritzy, fruity light body and a tingling, refreshing, medium-length caramel, golden raisin, roasted walnuts, and roasted banana finish. A sweet, nutty treat that could be a cider stand-in for port.
92 points
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Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Organic Perry
91 points
Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery
Organic Perry
Golden yellow color. Fruity, sweet aromas of cinnamon cream, baked citrus, and sweet pea blossom with a round, bright, petillant, fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, charming, medium-length milk toast, baked pear, pie crusts, and mint finish. A delicious, toasty-sweet perry that warms the soul.
91 points
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Louis Raison Low Alcohol Cider
90 points
Louis Raison
Low Alcohol Cider
Bright copper color. Aromas of pure fresh apples with a silky, vibrant, petillant, sweet medium body and a smooth, brisk hint of orange finish. A ripe, focused cider with pure apple flavor and food-friendly tannins; wildly accessible, completely sessionable.
90 points
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Brewery Ommegang Project Cider Dry
88 points
Brewery Ommegang
Project Cider Dry
Light gold color. Aromas and flavors of farm-fresh apples, oat cakes, candied banana, caramel creme, and carnation with a satiny, racy, spritzy, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a seamless, intriguing, medium-length finish that shows suggestions of underripe apricot finish. A lightly tannic, dry cider with a great pop of acidity; a good cider to pair with the meal.
88 points
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Brewery Ommegang Project Cider Rosé
88 points
Brewery Ommegang
Project Cider Rosé
Salmon amber color. Attractive aromas and flavors of lavender, cassis, lemon balm, and melon rind with a satiny, lively, spritzy, dry-yet-fruity light body and a tingling, charming, breezy finish with impressions of underripe strawberry, rooibos tea, and white pepper finish. A tart and juicy cider with light tannins and stylish aromas; a sophisticated choice for quaffing or pairing.
88 points
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Louis Raison Original Crisp Cider
88 points
Louis Raison
Original Crisp Cider
Yellow straw color. Aromas of banana and brown sugar cookie with a velvety, crisp, spritzy, moderately sweet light-to-medium body and an even, breezy nuts in toffee, honey-nut cheerios, and caramel cream finish. A nutty, table-friendly cider that will pair quite well with hazelnut crusted meats.
88 points
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Ecusson BIO Cider
85 points
Ecusson
BIO Cider
Minutely hazy gold color. Aromas of pineapple leaves, cracked pepper, button mushrooms, green apple, butterscotch, and horseradish/kraut with a lightly tannic, bright, spritzy, off-dry medium body and a tingling, brisk nut skins and turmeric powder finish. A liberated and wild cider for the adventurous.
85 points
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Loïc Raison Dégustation Cider
85 points
Loïc Raison
Dégustation Cider
Brilliant gold color. Aromas of water chestnuts, greens, graphite, apples with hard cheeses, and eucalyptus with a lightly tannic, spritzy, dryish light-to-medium body and a tingling, captivating, medium-length bee pollen and chamomile finish. A vinous, somewhat austere cider with a structure to elevate the meal.
85 points
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