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Haykin’s Scarlet Surprise is a gorgeous red-hued amber color with a nose that is not quite as fruity as the previous year’s vintage, but it has a delicate aroma of raspberries and melon and is very inviting. Quite good! It is bright on the tongue, but the mouthfeel is dryer with more of a minerality experience than previously. The most prominent note is an acidic tartness that darts across your tongue but then lingers into a really long and lovely finish that is mellow, creamy, tannic and soft. However, there is just enough tartness remaining at the end to have you gently sucking your tongue. A lovely experience.

Product Description:

A small red-fleshed apple discovered in an abandoned Willamette Valley, Oregon. Scarlet Surprise showcase the character of raspberry tartness against a bold tannic depth. A vanilla Character follows in the evolution of flavors. 100% Scarlet Surprise apples from Masonville Orchards, Colorado.

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