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To start the posting off, I'd like to thank Joshua Schipp for introducing this to me, as he claims is an integral part of the fall season. Purchased from Hy-vee. This will be my first attempt to review a wine, as much of my palate is acquainted with beer.
Tasted room temperature and reviewed warmed.

Appearance: A light yellowed color with a subtle touch of amber. Clarity is exceptional as the liquid licks up the sides of the glass. Very still looking and pristine.
Aroma: Strong cider and honeyed aspect with a touch of medicinality and clove. An acidity is present that pierces the nostrils. Not very much of the pumpkin is present as the apple is a predominating factor. Spicings are reminiscent of cinnamon and coriander. Subtle citric acid undertone. Phenols are highly present.
Taste: Cidery and spiced.
 - Initial: Tartness from the apples.
 - Evolution: Warming sensations as the alcohol vapors over the tongue and heat the chest. Bittering tannins leave the palate dry. Some spicing, but relatively negligible and well balanced. Pumpkin non-existent.
Finish: Smooth, warm and enticingly pleasing.
Texture: Hardly any weight to it. Very fluid and soft.
Overall Impression: This really does warm the body up. Very complete and universal. In no way does it go from sweet to bitter and tannic. I do however wish there was more of a pumpkin. Apparently (to Josh) the apple really bite hard on this batch.

Note: Branding really had an issue. If the bottle were red, perhaps the tasting notes would change. But because it was orange and the bottle said Pumpkin, it seemed to be a missing component to a really exceptional fall festive product.


4.0/5.0
Price: $8.99