CIDER cont.
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay or Riesling. But cider can be the pairing star too. The apple or other fruit qualities in cider can highlight the flavours of the season, and the lightness and slight carbonation can be refreshing when paired with the richness of holiday dishes. Try a classic cider like Next Friend’s Affinity Cider, produced locally in Winnipeg by sommelier Jesse Oberman. This is a naturally fermented, unfiltered, bottle- conditioned cider that is aged in
used American and French barrels, which gives it just enough richness to stand up to your turkey dinners while still being refreshing. It comes in a glass 750 ml bottle as well, so you don’t have to sacrifice elegance at your holiday table. Many other holiday dishes — such as apple-based salads with cider vinegar dressing, roasted squash with cider, or bacon and cider brussels sprouts — are simple options to reflect the apple. This common Canadian fruit celebrates
autumn and winter. Try some fun pairing options with these dishes. Next Friend Cider’s Press On Cider cans are perfect for individual servings. Dead Horse Cider, produced out of Winkler, has its classic Look On the Bright Cider but also some fun fruited options such as cherry and raspberry infused ciders. Whatever your plans for the holiday season, there’s no doubt you’ll see cider begin to emerge on the table.
Manitoba has many great ciders to choose from.
DEAD HORSE CIDER COMPANY BRIGHT CIDER Their first signature cider is crisp and easy drinking. Look On the Bright Cider brings to light a forgotten Manitoba treasure — prairie apples.
NEXTFRIEND AFFINITY CIDER Naturally fermented,
NEXTFRIEND PRESS ON CIDER
Dry and fresh tasting with some cloudiness. A blend of dozens of apple varieties. Aged in oak and in tanks.
unfiltered, bottle-conditioned cider aged in used American and French wine barrels.
Manitoba Alc 5%
Manitoba Alc 7.5%
Manitoba Alc 6.5%
50 SAVOUR MANITOBA | WINTER 24
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