Duchee De Lonlle Cider N/A

Duchee De Lonlle Cider N/A is a non-alcoholic cider sold in the wine category. The listing gives no apple varieties, sweetness level, carbonation or vintage, so what follows is what to expect from this style, not a measured profile. Alcohol-free ciders usually show crisp apple fruit, often green apple and ripe orchard fruit. They have a light to medium body and a clean, fairly short finish. With no alcohol, the body comes from fruit sugars and any fine bubbles. Non-alcoholic ciders also have no tannin structure to speak of and see no oak. Bright acidity does the work that tannin would do in a wine, and it keeps the drink fresh. Serve it well chilled, around 4 to 7°C (39 to 45°F). Cold temperatures keep the acidity lively and stop the fruit from tasting syrupy, which matters more in a drink without alcohol to balance it. Decanting isn't needed. If the bottle is lightly sparkling, pouring gently along the side of the glass preserves the bubbles. A white wine glass or a small tulip works best, because the narrowed rim concentrates the apple aromas. A flute suits it if it's noticeably fizzy, and a tumbler over ice is fine for casual drinking. Apple-driven styles pair well with salty, rich or fatty food. Good matches include roast pork, sausages, charcuterie, mature cheddar, brie and other soft rinded cheeses, and creamy chicken dishes. The acidity cuts through richness the way a crisp white wine would. Mild curries and fried foods also work, since the fruit and any sweetness soften the heat and the grease. It is also a good alcohol-free choice at a table where others are drinking wine. This is a drink-now bottle. Non-alcoholic ciders have no tannin or alcohol to support long cellaring, and their fresh fruit fades with time, so cellaring brings no gain. Store it upright in a cool, dark place, refrigerate it before serving, and check the label for the best-before date. Once opened, finish it within a day or two. If it's carbonated, reseal it tightly to hold the fizz.