Finnriver Farm and Cider's Perry Roussanne is a highly limited coferment of Perry Pears and Roussanne Wine Grapes. Finnriver use four varieties of traditional perry pears (Hendre Huffcap, Yellow Huffcap, Romanian, Barnett), co-fermented with Roussanne wine grapes from Lone Spring Ranch in Oregon.
AROMA & FLAVOR: Tangerine and apricots on the nose, tart acid with strong bubble fading into gentle grapefruit rind, green melons and white wine character, and the gripping pear tannins hold the finish into a juicy conclusion.
CIDERMAKER NOTES: This was our first grape based and pear based co-ferment. James Holloway at Marrowstone Vineyards was gracious enough to procure a few hundred gallons of Roussanne must, he then provided much fermentation council and support to our cause. The gripping tannins of perry melded into the soft light citrus notes of Roussanne just as we had hoped. The combination is gorgeous in both texture and flavor. We opted fort a full champagne style finish with in bottle fermentation and disgorgement.
