India · Chikmagalur, Karnataka · Lot VIS-26-111M-N-01

111 Hours Type I Must

Dark Grapes, Blackcurrant, Cranberry

Cup Profile

Dark grapesdark raisinblackcurrantcranberry compotelavender florals

Palate

Acidity

Medium-plus, dark-fruit

Body

Medium-plus, syrupy

Finish

Medium-long, dark raisin and toffee

Best For

French PressEspresso

Cupping Notes

The coffee presents medium to medium-plus flavor intensity, showcasing a rich profile of dark grapes, dark raisin, blackcurrant, and cranberry compote, giving the cup a layered and expressive fruit-sweetness balance. Acidity is rounded, smooth, and integrated, complementing the darker fruit tones with a subtle lavender florals note.

Provenance

CountryIndia
Altitude1750-1900 masl
VarietyArabica
ProcessNatural
Harvest2026 Harvest

The Science

Process Notes

Natural

Fermentation111h
Tank Temp18-22°C
pH Endpoint4.3
Drying Days20
Moisture11.4%
Density776 g/L
Screen15/16

Key Volatiles

Ethyl Butyrate · Isoamyl Acetate · Diacetyl · 2,3-Pentanedione · Beta-Damascenone

The Process

Step 1

Cherry Intake

Cherry is hand-selected at peak ripeness for the Must lot, destined for an extended 111-hour fermentation.

Material

Whole cherry

Selection

Hand sort, brix-tested

Step 2

Extended Fermentation

Cherries ferment whole in a sealed tank for a deliberately extended 111 hours, developing the dense, wine-like character this lot is named for.

Environment

Sealed tank

Duration

111 hours

Tank Temp

18-22°C

pH Endpoint

4.3

Yeast

Native, estate-isolated

Step 3

Patio Drying

A slow patio dry follows fermentation, with frequent turning to lock in the fermentation character developed in-tank.

Duration

20 days

Target Moisture

11.4%

Pricing & Availability

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