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Orleans Herbal Aperitif Cider by Eden Specialty Ciders

Variety: Anise Hyssop, Apple, Basil
Style: Still Cider, Wine
Price: $32.00
Size: 750ml (full-sized bottle)
Residual sugar: 0.5%, Dry
Alcohol: 15.5%
Fruit used: Eleven varieties of apples infused with organic basil and (native wildflower) anise hyssop. Apples and herbs are 100% Vermont-grown.
Awards: Winner: 2017 GLINTCAP First in Class + Gold
Made with Organic Herbs

Perfect over ice on its own, or split 50/50 with your favorite sparkling white wine and a squeeze of lime, this bright and perfumed aperitif is defined by the apples and herbs that make it. Basil is a classic culinary herb from the family Lamiceae (mint) and is originally from tropical regions of central Africa to Southeast Asia. Sometimes, the leaves, so pungent with essential oils, are reminiscent of the sweet smell of anise.

This elegant artisanal wine was developed in collaboration with maître liquoriste Deirdre Heekin. Using our Northern winter cold to concentrate fresh-pressed cider from Vermont apples, we fermented the concentrate to make a pure dry wine infused with a special blend of organic Vermont-grown herbs. A refreshing, aromatic wine, Orleans has a delicate apple flavor and white floral, honey, and anise notes. Serve chilled as-is, over ice with a twist of lime, or use it in cocktails.

Available in: Massachusetts, New York, Vermont