Made from Golden Delicious and Gala apples, this is the true essence of fresh Michigan Apple Cider!
The distinct aromas of Golden Delicious and Gala apples leap from the glass. Crisp acidity and the perfect touch of sweetness make this hard cider perfect until the last drop! It has the perfect amount of crispness with a touch of sweetness that’s so good it’s sinful.
Winery: St. Julian Winery
Owner: David R. Braganini
Founded: 1921
Location: Paw Paw, MI
In 1921, Italian immigrant Mariano Meconi founded The Meconi Wine Company in Ontario, Canada. After Prohibition’s repeal, Mariano moved to Detroit with the business and renamed it the Italian Wine Company. In 1936 the name was changed again - this time to St. Julian Wine Co. - and was moved to our current location in Paw Paw, MI, which sits in Michigan’s premier grape-growing region; The Lake Michigan Shore Appellation.
St. Julian Wine Co. has been owned and operated by the same family for 4 generations. Our passion for local farms, real Michigan fruit, and the production of quality wine and juice have been upheld for nearly 100 years. This long-term commitment to quality fruit the Lake Michigan Shore has made us and most-awarded winery in Michigan.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
I just want to say thanks in advance for the FedEx guys that have to carry these cases to your house! How big and heavy will these be? I would think it’s 12/case, so either 2 or 4 cases? Or is it 24/case which would be pretty big?
Anyway here in Washington state and Oregon the cider craze has really hit. Wondering how this one compares to some of the Northwest ones? 4% RS seems high (I like pretty dry) but haven’t checked what some of the local ciders are for comparison. (homework?)
@CruelMelody Rev. Nat’s is awesome. I’ve been to the tasting room twice and it’s amazing. Super duper fresh stuff, plus things that never get bottled.
I picked up a bottle of the Tepache from Total Wine a few years back and it was pretty meh. When i had it at the cidery, it was SO much more lively with crisp pineapple instead of just this blah sweetness and cinnamon of the “old” bottle.
I could wax poetic about that place for days. Plus they have a weekly trivia night that we did pretty well in.
@CruelMelody@radiolysis 2nd vote for Rev Nats. A local store had 6-pack cans on clearance and I picked up a bunch of cherry plus some regular (not sure what, but I bought all they had.) Plus, you get lots of stuff to read just like that Dr. Bronners soap (well, maybe not quite as much 'cause the Bronners font is mighty tiny). The best (only) cherry cider I’ve liked with virtually no forward sweet at all.
@dgfait Ouch, yeah, I thought that 4% sounded way to high for my taste. So FedEx guy (or girl) gets a break this time no need to lug heavy cases of sweet sweet cider to me. Maybe next deal…
I love cider, but unfortunately most American ciders are too sweet for me (including these). I’ll cut them sometimes with sparkling water and it’s no biggie, but for a full case I’d like to 2nd a dry or semi-dry cider!
@LSeewoester also check out the Rev Nat’s mentioned in last post. Or other NorthWest ciders there are dozens of producers now and they tend towards dry but a big variety in any case.
We like cider here, and I bet St. Julian is a good version. But we sure won’t get through 24 bottles. If anybody in SoCal wants to send, say, 2 or 3 or each flavour our way just let us know.
Sorry for the late review but I just had a chance to taste it. Missed the FedEx van yesterday so I rerouted it to my local pickup. When I got it I tossed it into the fridge to chill down. Finally just had to pop it and taste it. Only got it down to 51F so please take this into account.
Taste for me was pretty sweet. TBH it reminded me of Treetop or Mott’s apple juice, no where as dry as some of the other cider’s I’ve had. There was a little initial acid which is then flooded by sweet apples. The finish is a bit lemony? (some type of acid its hard to pick up with the sweetness running rampant) and honey, also it seems to leave a viscosity in the mouth.
I’m not sure if it’d do better even more chilled. As it is I’m not sure this is for me as I think the sweetness is distracting. I think that for those that want a bbq drink that don’t like beer and like sweeter drinks this wouldn’t be a bad choice.
@rjquillin oops I ratted the original. I rushed the review because I was late on getting the bottle. Totally forgot that there were two flavors at play for this offer.
Sorry everyone. I received an email on Tuesday that I would be ratting. However, I was out of town basking in the sun and did not get back until yesterday. Picked up the cherry cider from Kinkos after work then headed to neighbors for a swim and taste. Did not get home until 8 and had to make dinner. Long story short I did not post on time. I truly apologize for failing to perform my duty!
St. Julian Forbidden Fruit Hard Cider, 22oz.
Tasting Notes
Made from Golden Delicious and Gala apples, this is the true essence of fresh Michigan Apple Cider!
The distinct aromas of Golden Delicious and Gala apples leap from the glass. Crisp acidity and the perfect touch of sweetness make this hard cider perfect until the last drop! It has the perfect amount of crispness with a touch of sweetness that’s so good it’s sinful.
Pairings: Asian, Indian, Mexican flair, cheese, shellfish
Specifications
St. Julian Forbidden Fruit Cherry Hard Cider, 22oz.
Tasting Notes
Captures the true essence of fresh Michigan apples and cherries!
Delicious Montemorency cherries leap from the glass, followed by hints of almond on the palate. This truly is Michigan Cherry Apple Cider!
Pairings: Asian, Indian, Mexican flair, cheese, shellfish
Specifications
Included In The Box
Price Comparison
$402.39/48-bottles for Forbidden Fruit Hard Cider at St. Julian Winery (including shipping)
$402.39/48-bottles for Forbidden Fruit Cherry Hard Cider at St. Julian Winery (including shipping)
About The Winery
Winery: St. Julian Winery
Owner: David R. Braganini
Founded: 1921
Location: Paw Paw, MI
In 1921, Italian immigrant Mariano Meconi founded The Meconi Wine Company in Ontario, Canada. After Prohibition’s repeal, Mariano moved to Detroit with the business and renamed it the Italian Wine Company. In 1936 the name was changed again - this time to St. Julian Wine Co. - and was moved to our current location in Paw Paw, MI, which sits in Michigan’s premier grape-growing region; The Lake Michigan Shore Appellation.
St. Julian Wine Co. has been owned and operated by the same family for 4 generations. Our passion for local farms, real Michigan fruit, and the production of quality wine and juice have been upheld for nearly 100 years. This long-term commitment to quality fruit the Lake Michigan Shore has made us and most-awarded winery in Michigan.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, August 15th - Monday, August 19th
St. Julian Hard Cider
24 - $99.99
48 - $194.99
Forbidden Fruit Hard Cider, 22 oz.
Forbidden Fruit Cherry Hard Cider, 22 oz.
What?
We can’t choose one or the other?
Only mixed…
How is this the same/different than the St Julian from a few years ago?
I see a new label, but I did like the Apple and Cherry from that box. The cinnamon wasn’t great, so I’m glad that’s not included.
Ahhh, memories of 2010.
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chancellor, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and the '08 Reserve Meritage.
Rats??
Hopefully the dil will like these!
/giphy sad-ocular-bird
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
St. Julian Hard Cider - $5 = 2.5%
@chipgreen Practically throwing money away if you don’t go for the 48.
Of course I bought some
/image guided-obsolete-bee
Thankies
I just want to say thanks in advance for the FedEx guys that have to carry these cases to your house! How big and heavy will these be? I would think it’s 12/case, so either 2 or 4 cases? Or is it 24/case which would be pretty big?
Anyway here in Washington state and Oregon the cider craze has really hit. Wondering how this one compares to some of the Northwest ones? 4% RS seems high (I like pretty dry) but haven’t checked what some of the local ciders are for comparison. (homework?)
@pmarin considering buying some to compare. I feel like there are more tart apple varieties in the Midwest. But two towns and rev Nat are hard to beat
@CruelMelody Rev. Nat’s is awesome. I’ve been to the tasting room twice and it’s amazing. Super duper fresh stuff, plus things that never get bottled.
I picked up a bottle of the Tepache from Total Wine a few years back and it was pretty meh. When i had it at the cidery, it was SO much more lively with crisp pineapple instead of just this blah sweetness and cinnamon of the “old” bottle.
I could wax poetic about that place for days. Plus they have a weekly trivia night that we did pretty well in.
MEALS! DEALS! EELS! AWESOME!
@CruelMelody @radiolysis 2nd vote for Rev Nats. A local store had 6-pack cans on clearance and I picked up a bunch of cherry plus some regular (not sure what, but I bought all they had.) Plus, you get lots of stuff to read just like that Dr. Bronners soap (well, maybe not quite as much 'cause the Bronners font is mighty tiny). The best (only) cherry cider I’ve liked with virtually no forward sweet at all.
These sound like they are in the “Sweet” category. I’m going to have to pass. Would love to go in on a dry or semi-dry cider.
https://ciderassociation.org/what-is-dry/
@dgfait Ouch, yeah, I thought that 4% sounded way to high for my taste. So FedEx guy (or girl) gets a break this time no need to lug heavy cases of sweet sweet cider to me. Maybe next deal…
I love cider, but unfortunately most American ciders are too sweet for me (including these). I’ll cut them sometimes with sparkling water and it’s no biggie, but for a full case I’d like to 2nd a dry or semi-dry cider!
@LSeewoester If you get the chance, try some ciders from Starcut Ciders (owned by Shorts) in MI. Lots of varieties, most not sweet. Good stuff.
@LSeewoester also check out the Rev Nat’s mentioned in last post. Or other NorthWest ciders there are dozens of producers now and they tend towards dry but a big variety in any case.
We like cider here, and I bet St. Julian is a good version. But we sure won’t get through 24 bottles. If anybody in SoCal wants to send, say, 2 or 3 or each flavour our way just let us know.
@klezman I am not a cider fan but my daughter is, so I would also take 2 or 3 of each if there is someone willing to split.
@klezman I’ll grab a few. I’m near Burbank/noho/glendale
Very tempted… These wouldn’t need space in my wine cellar (or rather, next to it on the floor, since it is already full).
Jesus Tapdancing Christ they are proud of this! $4/bottle at volume?!? You gotta be shitting me. You can get Scrumpy for that (per 12oz)
@CraigDanger yeah there is a really good local craft cider that is cheaper for a 4 pack. No thanks
Sorry for the late review but I just had a chance to taste it. Missed the FedEx van yesterday so I rerouted it to my local pickup. When I got it I tossed it into the fridge to chill down. Finally just had to pop it and taste it. Only got it down to 51F so please take this into account.
Taste for me was pretty sweet. TBH it reminded me of Treetop or Mott’s apple juice, no where as dry as some of the other cider’s I’ve had. There was a little initial acid which is then flooded by sweet apples. The finish is a bit lemony? (some type of acid its hard to pick up with the sweetness running rampant) and honey, also it seems to leave a viscosity in the mouth.
I’m not sure if it’d do better even more chilled. As it is I’m not sure this is for me as I think the sweetness is distracting. I think that for those that want a bbq drink that don’t like beer and like sweeter drinks this wouldn’t be a bad choice.
@sdfreedive Geeze, which did you Rat?
I’m assuming Original, and not the Cherry.
@rjquillin oops I ratted the original. I rushed the review because I was late on getting the bottle. Totally forgot that there were two flavors at play for this offer.
so… I’m curious about the w/ice vs standard shipping thing.
I get that cooking wines and beers and (I presume) ciders is a bad thing, but…?
I’m in the Northeast (NYC) and it is likely that what I buy will NOT sit on a truck over the weekend (tho, obviously, anything is possible).
Any comments?
(I’m going to order w/o ice, because I’m a cheap bastard and tend to believe things like shipping on ice are mostly a gimmick, but for the future…)
@baqui63 so…
Is it not a thing to do
/giphy short-trustworthy-centipede
here?
@baqui63 there ya go… much better than the first three…
Sorry everyone. I received an email on Tuesday that I would be ratting. However, I was out of town basking in the sun and did not get back until yesterday. Picked up the cherry cider from Kinkos after work then headed to neighbors for a swim and taste. Did not get home until 8 and had to make dinner. Long story short I did not post on time. I truly apologize for failing to perform my duty!