Farnum Hill Semi-Dry Still:
Golden, clear, no fizz. Richly fruity, subtly sweet, luxuriously aromatic, a well-made cider that offers an entertaining trip round the palate with no bubbles to distract attention from flavor. Alcohol content 7.4% by volume. 750 ml. bottle. full cork closure (corkscrew needed.)

In 21st-century America, where fine ciders are already exotic enough, still ciders raise more eyebrows than the bubbly cousins. But they continue deservedly to flourish back in 21st-century Europe and Britain. Delicate flavors and sensations are discernably more intense and available in still ciders. Moreover, certain people don't like bubbles. So to get closer to the talents of cider apples, try Farnum Hill Semi-Dry Still where a dry white wine or a keen, tannic red might ordinarily be found, or see below.


Seafood (lobster or crab!), cheeses, ham, poultry, sausage, rabbit, pork, omelettes or quiches, herbed saucy dishes such as non-red pasta sauces, risottos, etc. For your own pairings, consider that Semi-Dry Still offers a long, clean, aromatic finish with appetizing astringency that highlights the flavors and textures of companion foods. Its tannic structure stands up to meaty stews or soups. Look elsewhere for the soft, buttery, malolactic effect of some white wines, or for a drop-dead, "operatic" red-wine experience.