Wild Arc 'Sweetheart' 2023 Hudson Valley, New York

Apples: A unique blend of Northern Spy Apples, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Gamay pomace.

Style: Refreshing cider wine hybrid. It bursts with tart red apple, wild strawberry, and a hint of wildflower honey, leading to a dry, effervescent finish.

Details: A true experiment from the cellar. The apple cider was pressed directly into tanks holding the spent wine skins (pomace). After four weeks, the liquid was pressed and aged in neutral French oak for four months. It was bottled with a touch of local wildflower honey to spark a natural re-fermentation, creating its light fizz. Unfined, unfiltered, and zero sulfur added.

Story: Wild Arc Farm is the passion project of Todd Cavallo and Crystal Cornish, who transitioned from homebrewing to becoming pioneering vignerons in New York's Hudson Valley. They are dedicated to low intervention winemaking, farming their own land biodynamically and forging deep relationships with other local growers.