{"product_id":"homage-to-hogg-stoke-red-2021","title":"Homage to Hogg Stoke Red 2021","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis represents the most singular expression of what we create. A single apple variety, oak vinified and aged for 10 months, bottled on cork. A Traditional Method cider that shows a brilliance and precision that you will rarely find. This single variety is made in Homage to the great Robert Hogg. The Victorian pomologist who, single handedly, classified several thousands apple and fruit trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the moment it hit the press, we knew we had something special. I had never experienced this level of concentration, complexity and depth from an apple!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Note: R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eich and central nose full of blackcurrants and spice. Dark chocolate, layered notes of sea salt  spice, pine and leather. The oak and cork ageing show nicely but don't overpower. The palate hits with a gorgeous layer of black fruits and tropical notes then layers with oak, tanning and sweet red fruits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is elegant but also intense with notes of liquorice, blackcurrant and Christmas cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to seafood or cold cuts.  The structure will also allow this to tolerate much richer foods if you desire!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested serving temperature of 10C.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink 2026-2036\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 was a challenging vintage.  A year that saw a number of extremes.  The winter was mild and wet.  The growing season started unseasonably cold with frosts hitting as well as very unsettled and wet weather.  The summer started warm but became more and more unsettled with top temperatures sitting below the 10 year average.  Ripening occurred slowly which pushed back harvest by over 2 weeks.  August and September were wet months.  Harvest for the Stoke Red commenced on the 20th October with pressing occurring within 48 hours.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs usual, we vinified using a Champagne yeast. We chose a 3 year old Chassin barrel, previously from Bereche et Fils in Ludes. Tasting in barrel throughout early 2022 was a joy. The cider underwent full malolactic fermentation and was bottled in July 2022 under cork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorgement occurred in February 2026 and each bottle was given a light dosage of 5.1g\/ltr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles made:  235\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest dates:  20th-21st October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:  100% Stoke Red from our Oxfordshire orchard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgeing:  100% oak vinified and aged for 10 months in a 3 year old barrel previously used in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottling date:  27\/07\/2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorgement date:  26th February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage:  5.1g\/ltr (Cane sugar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 7.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples: 100% Stoke Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naughton Cider Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58374229262717,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9326\/1399\/files\/NCC_Hommage_2026.png?v=1787649389","url":"https:\/\/naughtoncider.com\/products\/homage-to-hogg-stoke-red-2021","provider":"Naughton Cider Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}