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Toot Your Own Horn (Brutes) 2021 [Toot Your Own Horn] (Sweden / Dry Natural Cider / Single Orchard, Salty)
Toot Your Own Horn (Brutes) 2021 [Toot Your Own Horn] (Sweden / Dry Natural Cider / Single Orchard, Salty)
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A naturally crafted, single-orchard Swedish cider defined by ancient apple trees and astonishing coastal salinity.
Produced by the innovative team behind "Brutus" just an hour outside Stockholm, this zero-intervention dry cider celebrates the raw beauty of ancient trees. Made with wild fruits and no additives, it is an uncompromising and authentic expression of Swedish terroir.
Tasting Notes
■ Appearance: Hazy, deep golden color.
■ Aroma: Ripe orchard fruits with a hint of earthiness. The wild apples add a refreshing, sea-spray like quality that enhances the aroma.
■ Taste: Medium-bodied with an engaging texture from skin contact. An impressive and appetizing salinity emerges in the finish, beautifully balanced with the vibrant, pure taste of apple core.
Pour into a glass and savor the wild salinity brought by Sweden's ancient seabed. Don't hesitate to toot your own horn when sharing this rare bottle with friends!
The Story
90-year-old ancient trees and wild vitality
Based on traditional Wealthy and Cox Pomona apples harvested from 80-90 year old ancient trees. An additional 5% of wild apples adds complexity and wildness to the blend, serving as the perfect accent.
This cider is made with the utmost minimal intervention. Crushed apples undergo 5 days of skin contact to draw out structure and aromatic depth. No fining, no filtration, and no added sulfites (SO2). The breath of life from the orchard is sealed directly into the crown cap.
Food Pairing
With its striking salinity and skin-contact texture, this cider makes a wonderful companion to umami-rich dishes. Recommended pairings:
- ■ Oysters and raw seafood: The cider's natural seabed salinity and refreshing acidity act like a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt.
- ■ Roasted pork belly: The medium-bodied structure and gentle tannins from the apple skins elegantly cut through the rich, fatty layers of pork.
- ■ Aged cheddar and hard cheeses: An elevated take on a classic pairing. The complex, earthy apple flavors perfectly meld with the sharp, nutty profiles of aged cheeses.
Serving Temperature: 8℃～10℃ (Enjoy at this temperature range to fully appreciate its richness)
Vineyard & Terroir
Stockholm, Sweden: Terroir nurtured by an ancient seabed
The single orchard where these ancient trees grow is located on what was once a seabed. This unique geological history imparts an astonishing and undeniable salinity to the fruit. Combined with the deep roots of 90-year-old trees, this terroir yields incredible flavor concentration and a true coastal character.
"This cider is a masterclass in texture and terroir. The five days of skin maceration provide a wonderful grip, but it's that undeniable sea-salt finish that keeps you coming back for the next sip. It is pure, unadulterated Swedish nature, expressed in a glass.
— Dejan (Owner of Wine Shop Piti)"
【Note】
※Underage drinking is prohibited by law. Drinking during pregnancy or lactation may adversely affect fetal and infant development. As this is a natural, unfiltered product with no added sulfites (SO2), harmless sediment (lees) and slight individual differences between bottles may occur, but this does not affect quality. Please chill well before opening. Vintages and label designs may change.
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