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Floral Terranes, Restoration Farm Still Cider, 2023

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Floral Terranes' Restoration Farm Still Cider expands their terroir exploration using multiple apple varieties from the same unsprayed Bethpage vineyard. Operating from a Roslyn garage, founders Erik Longabardi and Benford Lepley work with fully ripened fruit harvested as 'drops' throughout the season, captured in barrel during mid-fermentation for extended aging. The resulting blend showcases the complexity possible when working with whole orchards rather than single varieties—layered aromatics, balanced acidity, and structure that evolves as the cider ages in bottle. At 2023 vintage maturity, this still cider reflects Long Island's agricultural heritage and natural winemaking philosophy applied to the cider category. The absence of carbonation allows the fruit and fermentation complexity to dominate, creating a contemplative drinking experience. Serve well-chilled as an aperitif or alongside light meals where its acidity and fruit character can shine brilliantly. The producer's commitment to quality and traditional production methods shapes this expression, ensuring authenticity and character in every bottle.

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Wine Details

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Crisp , Fruity , Juicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Bowler Wine has to say about this wine:

A blend of three varieties from Restoration Farm in Bethpage, NY - Roxbury Russet, Black Gilliflower, and Newtown Pippin apples. This orchard supplies fruit from trees with 30+ year-old rootstock, and are totally unsprayed. The cider was made of fully ripened "drops" as opposed to fruit picked or shaken from the tree by hand.The fruit was harvested in late September, fermented in tank, and racked into barrel towards the end of primary fermentation in mid November. Aged for 10 months in barrel before bottling. 6.8% abv.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted vegetables; Aged cheeses; Grilled chicken; Apple-based desserts

Tasting Profile

Complex apple blend with balanced acidity and subtle sweetness. Still profile allows fruit complexity to shine. Dry, food-forward finish.