Knotty Cider Apple BlackCurrant$29.50Bottle - 750 mlVarietal:
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265871Apple + Black Currant Knotty Cider—hard, bold, and irresistibly knotty! Clean, crisp apple cider infused with locally grown black currant. Each sip delivers a refreshing burst of bold, fruity flavor with a delicious cheeky twist.
Awards Notes: 90 - Michael Godel Seems like the most obvious combination of the four 40 Knots ciders with blackberry being a natural player to blend with apples and the beauty in these cidery aromas confirms the thought. Sweetness, volatility and character are all elevated in this wild and wonderful iteration of Vancouver Island cider. The acidity and flavours bring vibrancy and a vivid element that works in this genre. Well done
92 Pts + GOLD MEDAL received on all 4 ciders: 2025 Seattle Wine AwardsTasting Notes: Introducing our Knotty Apple Black Currant Cider - it’s as bold and dark as your wildest daydreams. Just tart enough to keep things exciting. Finished with a natural mousse, it’s as juicy as it is satisfying—ready to seduce your taste buds.Farm Notes: 40 Knots Salish Sea, Glacier deposit, sandy gravelly marine over sandy gravelly morainal leading to Schist clay. Traditional sustainable farming methods, no herbicides, no pesticides, limited irrigation.Maker Notes: The Art of Knotty Cider We started by selecting apples at peak ripeness—because only the best would do. Then we hand-pressed them… Did I stutter? Nope. We actually did that, because if you want to capture every last drop of flavor, there’s no cutting corners. Next, we aged this beauty in a mix of stainless steel and Burgundy neutral oak barrels—because balance is key, and we like a little finesse with our funk. And when we decided it was finally time to tame the Knotty, we bottled it up for secondary fermentation, because a cider this good deserves the Normandy-style treatment. Sophistication was the goal, and let’s be honest—it was the only real option. And then we waited. And waited. And waited. Because great cider doesn’t rush, and neither do we. Finally, when the time was right, we riddled, disgorged, and dosed it with a concentrate we made from local Black Currants for that perfect finishing touch. The result? Delicious by Nature. Knotty by Design.Food Pairing Notes: 40 Knots Knotty Cider – Apple & Black Currant is bright, juicy, and refreshing with tart berry notes. Pairs beautifully with sharp cheeses, charcuterie, and pork dishes, as well as grilled sausages or roast chicken. Complements spicy foods, BBQ, and fried fare, while its vibrant acidity and fruitiness also shine with berry desserts or dark chocolate.Cases Produced: 154Appellation: Vancouver IslandFarm Designation: Comox CoastalResidual Sugar: 16Sweetness Scale: 1 Semi-DryAlcohol Percentage: 10.5Grower: Knotty Orchard