AtomicDucks

Badges Earned (9)

Cidre Fermier from Domaine Pacory 750ml green glass; pours a golden medium straw, generous carbonation, delicate beading, white mousse; on the nose cooked fruit and jammy apple character, hints of cinnamon, wet orchard floor, baked apple pie and hints of clean funk - old leather; on the palate fresh and juicy, reminding of apple jam, baked apple skins, grippy tannins balanced well with just the right amount of residual sugar, astringent bitterness give this a hefty texture; full bodied, delicate yet bold carbonation, medium finish, lingering tannic aftertaste Reviewed on 24 Feb 2023 3 likes

Stoke Red #2 2020 from Wilding Cider 2020 vintage; 750ml green glass; pours a clear, gentle hazy medium amber, fine white mousse, gentle effervescence; on the nose medium funk recalling leather and sweat, juicy red apples mingle with lemony acidity, wet leaves, earthy orchard character with a just-rained-freshness; on the palate savoury and rich, yet light and juicy, some gentle mouth drying tannins are layered with juicy red apples, high lemony acidity runs through full mouthfeel creating a zippy freshness, some red berry notes in the background, reminding of strawberries, some rose water notes; medium bodied, medium finish, long lingering aftertaste with mouth watering acidity and soft yet grippy astringency, soft bitterness and juicy apples created the perfect balance of just the right tannins, acidity residual sugar (bitterness is key; high lemony acidity; red apple sweetness) Reviewed on 21 Feb 2023 3 likes

Winnals Longdon Perry from Butford Organics 2021 season; 750ml green glass, crown cap; pours a slightly hazy light to medium straw, gentle medium to high effervescence; on the nose complex, fresh and fruity, soft funk, oodles of ripe pear, notes of fresh red apple skins, lemon and orange blossom, some red berry character; on the palate soft and juicy, fruit notes of strawberry and apple, lemon and orange blossom, pear and lime, some funky leather and earth, high zippy acidity mingles with low tannins, low astringency balances juiciness, gorgeous gentle carbonation; medium to full bodied, short finish and short aftertaste, lingering zippy pear and lemon Reviewed on 11 Feb 2023 3 likes

Tamoshanta from Pilton 2020 season; pours a clear deep auburn, amber blonde, gentle carbonation; on the nose intense baked apple, gentle lemony acidity, wet orchard floor, cooked apple sauce; on the palate gentle baked apple, residual sweetness which lingers briefly before giving way to dry astringency, dry, bitter yet alive and juicy - perfect to enjoy this season! - very gentle carbonation cradling juicy bitter apple flavours: medium bodied, oodles of apples and unmistakably Pilton - damn it is good! Reviewed on 21 Jan 2023 3 likes

Templar's Choice Dry from Bland's Cider Pours a clear dark straw to bright golden, gentle carbonation, small frequent bubbles; on the nose funky, complex and bold, stewed apples, wet orchard floor and Bretty notes of leather and horseblanket; on the palate dry and astringent, oodles of cooked apples with a kiss of residual sweetness, gentle acidity balances medium, bitter dryness, lemon zest and citrus notes in the background, raspy carbonation clears palate and lifts Bretty notes; medium-bodied with light green apple acidity, bold and grippy tannins and juicy sweetness - overall best described as fanatic French cidre Reviewed on 20 Jan 2023 3 likes

Dabinett from Hawkes Cidery Draft; pours a clear golden, ever so gentle sparkle; on the nose funky, yet clean, bittersweet aromas showcase the apple fully, funky wild tannic horses running in the background, fruity and dry; hints of appropriate acetic notes which disappear very quickly; in the mouth refreshingly fruity apples, rich, dry and juicy; short finish; but lingering drying aftertaste; overall a great cider, easy to drink and refreshing Reviewed on 27 Nov 2022 3 likes

Chaplin & Cork's Somerset Vintage Cider from The Shepton Mallet Cider Mill 500ml clear glass; pours a bright crystal clear gold, ever so soft effervescence; on the nose clean with notes of ripe apple skins in the sunshine, with hints of wet orchard floor, soft lemon notes; on the palate beautifully balanced tannins, citrus acidity and satisfying sweetness; medium bodied, medium finish with a lingering bittersweet aftertaste Reviewed on 03 Jun 2023 2 likes

Panting Partridge Perry from Newton Court 330ml clear glass; pours a light pale straw, very soft carbonation; on the nose floral and fruit-forward- notes of pear, elderflower and lychee, with a kiss of lemony acidity, ghosts of farmyard funk and soft leather; on the palate smooth and rounded, gentle effervescence carries notes of pear sweetness, lemon and lime acidity, velvety elderflower in the background; light bodied, medium finish with short lingering pear and lychee aftertaste Reviewed on 28 Feb 2023 2 likes

Stoke Red #1 2020 from Wilding Cider 2020 vintage; 750ml green glass; pours a clear, gently hazy deep amber, fine white mousse, gentle effervescence; on the nose soft funk with oodles of ripe red apples, gentle lemon zest, rich earthy orchard floor, wet pebbles, light strawberry notes, some cheese rind and a kiss of leather; on the palate dry and astringent, juicy red apples mingle with a textured bitterness, which is underlined by juicy strawberry and some residual sugar, creating an almost creamy texture all enveloping texture, very high acids complement mouth-filling astringency; medium bodied, medium finish, long lingering aftertaste recalling strawberries and cream - overall gorgeous mouth drying tannins on the gum line, beautifully mouthwatering acidity and swift gentle residual sugar (astringency is key; high lemony acidity; red apple & strawberry sweetness) Reviewed on 21 Feb 2023 2 likes

Cabernet Co. from Once Upon A Tree 2018; Pours a medium crystal clear salmon, very fine beading, gentle carbonation; on the nose clean funk, spicy and herbal, aromas of apple, leather and horse-blanket, notes of black cherry and dry blackcurrant; on the palate blackberry, blackcurrant and herbaceous notes of a forest, dry and morish, savoury spiciness, hinting at fresh pepper corns , yet very juicy, herbal and somewhat soapy, reminding of coriander in a good way; medium-bodied, amazing carbonation, dry, juicy and spicy - damn gurl, this is beautiful!!! Reviewed on 21 Jan 2023 2 likes