JOANNIE’S APPLE

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Mid Season Sharp Cider Apple

 

Origin and distribution

 

Found as a single tree in a pony paddock behind Garden House on the west side of Cattistock. This area looks as though it was all probably an orchard at one time.

 

General description

 

A large irregular cylindrical pale yellow apple with thin red stripes. A distinctive irregular furrowed and crowned nose. The stem a short stub.

 

Season

 

Maturing early to late October

 

Typical Juice

 

Sharp with slight hint of tannin. SG 1.051, acidity 0.8%, tannin 6.7 g/l

 

Cider

 

Our 2007 sample. Pale amber, fresh, slightly citric. Well balanced acidity and astringency. Good slightly sweetened or blended.