Lyme Bay Winery’s Jack Ratt Scrumpy offers a refined take on the traditional English Cider, trading rustic cloudiness for a polished, filtered clarity. The sensory profile is dominated by the concentrated essence of bittersweet West Country apples, yielding aromas of ripe orchard fruit and subtle earthy spice. On the palate, a medium sweetness provides a lush, succulent entry that is quickly structured by firm apple tannins and a bright, refreshing acidity. Despite being still, the medium-full body carries a notable presence, finishing with a pleasant, lingering astringency and a clean, fruity aftertaste that highlights the quality of the harvest.
Appearance.Deep gold to pale amber; brilliant clarity (filtered); still with no head or carbonation.
Aroma.Moderate to high intensity of ripe, bittersweet apples; notes of baked apple, light spice, and a faint earthy quality; clean fermentation with no sulfur or acetic notes.
Taste.Initial impression of succulent, medium-sweet apple juice; evolves into complex bittersweet apple flavors with noticeable tannin; balanced acidity provides structure; finish is medium-dry with a lingering tannic astringency and clean fruit character.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body; still with no carbonation; light alcohol warmth; moderate astringency from apple tannins provides a structured, puckering texture.