POMQUETTE
The French winemaking traditon of "Piquette", which is basically a thin wine that is created by infusing the pomace with water and using the pomace a second time. The resulting light, watery wine was given to the helpers as a refreshment in the vineyard for motivational purposes. We use this method for apple pomace.
Cause we use apples (French: pomme), we simply call this process “pomquette” to keep the French language origin.
There are also other ingredients, techniques and methods to give the watery fruitwine a more interesting profile.
VINTAGE 2021
2021
MARY JANE
Hopped pomquette
IPiquette made of apples pomace infused with hops (Arianne & Cascade).
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We bottled a bit too late, so it’s just slightly fizzy. With fresh citric hop aroma, as well like Passion-fruitiness and Grapefruit.
2021
ELDERONORA
Pomquette infusion
Hybrid of pomquette & mead.
We used a Elderflower tea to rehydrate the pulp and pour in some honey to increase the sugar level. Adding elderberries to get this lovely color and flavor.
Bubbly fresh with floral and light notes of cherries, elderberries and wild berries.
VINTAGE 2020
2020
MARY JANE
Hopped pomquette
Combination of "Pomquette", Canadian "Cidre de feu" tradition and hops from the brewery.
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Bubbly & fresh with citric heavy hop aroma.
2020
HOLI JULIA
Pomquette infusion
Hybrid of Pomquette & Met.
Here an aromatic tea was used instead of water to pour on the marc. We use the blossom and berries of elder and add honey.
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Bubbly fresh with notes of red berries, elderberries, earthy and floral.
2020
ROSALINDE
Pomquette infusion
Hybrid of Pomquette & Met.
Here an aromatic tea was used instead of water to pour on the marc. We use the blossom and the fruit of roses and add honey.
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Lots of exotic and funky honey aroma. Light texture with honeys tartness and a hint of bitterness.
2020
PRUNEHILDE
Pomquette plus
Pomquette plus fruits.
The pomace gives the less juicy fruits a base.
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Slightly fizzy with aromas of mirabelle plums and almonds.