An homage to the late, great John Anthony Clary Umberger on his 35th birthday. Special Edition No. XXXV is a magnum of sparkling cider made from apples harvested at high elevation in the Bluegrass Valley of Highland County, Virginia. 100% Ashmead’s Kernel - a rare, 300-year-old varietal from Gloucestershire, England - this English apple thrives in the American south with a distinctly old-world character that is perfectly symbolic of John.
Precise and elegant, with focused notes of chalky, lemon custard. Upon first pouring, the cider presents itself almost champagne like. Once opened up, it begins to show its true cider profile as the body broadens. Acid is prominent but not abrasive, rather integrated and quenching. Energetic.
Generously sized and exploding with character, enjoy this bottle as John would: in good company! Proceeds benefit the JACU Foundation to inspire other to live boldly and make a difference as John did. To learn more visit http://JACUfoundation.org.
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$150 per magnum
All proceeds go to the JACU Foundation.
Alc. 9.4% | 1.5 L | Batch 2022
145 bottles produced
Single barrel. No added sulfites.
Store in cellar conditions. Serve chilled.
Painting by Elizabeth Bloom.
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- The magnum will ship in a wooden wine box.
- Orders are limited to 1 pack (magnum and wooden box) per person.
- All proceeds go to the JACU Foundation.
- Shipments are available in select states.
- Alcohol law requires that someone 21 years of age or older is able to sigin for delivery.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions!
TRODDENVALE PRODUCES TRANSPARENCY-DRIVEN CIDER OF ORIGIN WITH LIMITED TO NO ALTERATIONS. WE BELIEVE COMPLEX CIDER WITH AROMATICS AND BODY CAN BE ACHIEVED BY SHOWCASING THE LAND AND FRUIT FROM VIRGINIA, OUR HOME.
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