Sops of Wine Apple Tree

OUR STORY

📜 A Taste of History Dating back to at least 1629 England, the Sops of Wine apple is an ancient treasure. Its poetic name comes from a centuries-old culinary tradition: the apple's striking red-streaked flesh mimics the appearance of pieces of bread soaked in a goblet of red wine ("sops"). Growing this tree means preserving a piece of pomological history. 🍷 The Flavor Experience • The Profile: Aromatic, mildly sweet, and sub-acid with a complex, distinctively vinous (wine-like) flavor. • The Flesh: Fine-grained, soft, and beautifully stained with deep pink and crimson ribbons through a cream-colored base. • The Aroma: Highly fragrant with subtle hints of pear and floral notes. 🍏 Versatile Orchard Uses • Artisanal Cider & Wine: A top-tier choice for cider makers. The red-flecked flesh bleeds into the press, imparting a beautiful rose-colored tint and a rich body to fresh juices and hard ciders. • Baking & Cooking: Holds its shape beautifully, making it an excellent choice for heirloom pies, tarts, and crisps. • Dessert Apple: A delightful fresh-eating experience for those who appreciate complex, historical flavor profiles over modern, one-dimensional sweetness. 🪵 Grow & Cultivation Specs • USDA Hardiness Zones: Highly adaptable, thriving across Zones 5 through 9. • Chill Hour Requirement: Requires approximately 600 to 800 chill hours below 45°F, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. • Bloom Time: Mid-season (Bloom Group 3 / Group C), bursting into beautiful pink and white blossoms in the spring. 🐝 Pollination Partners Sops of Wine is a diploid variety that requires a cross-pollinator blooming at a similar time to set a heavy crop. Excellent pollination partners include: • Fuji • Gala • Golden Delicious • Jonathan • White Winter Pearmain Bring history, beauty, and unforgettable flavor to your garden. Order your Sops of Wine Apple Tree today and grow a true conversation piece! Trees are bench grafted 1/4-3/16 inch diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall when shipped.

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