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Wicked Grove

Wicked Grove
Brunch Variety Pack: Pearsecco - Paloma - Mimosa - Bellini

Pair this cider with:
Cheese Chicken Pork

Category: Fruit Cider

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 5%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$15.99

Wicked Grove
Brunch Variety Pack: Pearsecco - Paloma - Mimosa - Bellini

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Chicken Pork

Category: Fruit Cider

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 5%
Gold color. Pearsecco aromas: cider donuts, ginger, icing, and maple. Paloma aromas: maraschino cherry, cherry lifesaver, and white chocolate. Mimosa aromas: pear, lemon sorbet, and cara cara orange. Bellini aromas: peach, guava, and banana. Pearsecco flavors: baked apple and apple skin. Paloma flavors: lemon and grapefruit pith. Mimosa flavors: guava and mandarin. Bellini flavors: vanilla, caramel, and fruit cup. Pearsecco: Packed with old fashioned cider donut flavor and blue ribbon apple pie aromas, this cider has complexity and balance finishing just dry enough to enjoy over and over. Paloma: Loads of cherry with a crisp, bright and mouthwatering finish. Mimosa: Juicy orange, pear and mandarin flavors that make for a delicious mimosa experience. Bellini: Jazzy and delightful, this fruit cider balances terrific fruit flavor with excellent acidity.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity & Quaffable
Aroma Aroma: Pearsecco: cider donuts, ginger, icing, and maple. Paloma: maraschino cherry, cherry lifesaver, and white chocolate. Mimosa: pear, lemon sorbet, and cara cara orange. Bellini: peach, guava, and banana.
Taste Flavor: Pearsecco: baked apple and apple skin. Paloma: lemon and grapefruit pith. Mimosa: guava and mandarin. Bellini: vanilla, caramel, and fruit cup.
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: BBQ Pork, Warm Goat Cheese With Toasted Nuts, Chicken Caesar Salad
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Pearsecco: Packed with old fashioned cider donut flavor and blue ribbon apple pie aromas, this cider has complexity and balance, finishing just dry enough to enjoy over and over. Paloma: Loads of cherry with a crisp, bright and mouthwatering finish. Mimosa: Juicy orange, pear and mandarin flavors that make for a delicious mimosa experience. Bellini: Jazzy and delightful, this fruit cider balances terrific fruit flavor with excellent acidity.

The Retailer

Aldi Inc.

The Retailer
1200 North Kirk Road
Batavia, IL 60510
USA
1 630-425-7394

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