Maille Apple Cider Wine Vinegar, 8.5 oz

This is my very favorite of all apple cider vinegars. I've used Maille's mustards for many years (and they still tend to be my go-to mustards), so when I saw that they made a cider vinegar I was eager to try it. I discovered this French cider vinegar about a year ago, desperately looking for an alternative the astringent and flavorless Heinz stuff that's in every store.

This vinegar is polar opposites of Heinz'. Deep, complex flavors married with lots of apple flavor, Maille's has a perfect balance of tang and sweetness. I use it in vinaigrettes, sauces, soups and stews where it adds an amazing extra dimension of flavor.

I thought the price and shipping were crazy high for a single 8.5-ounce bottle, but ordered it anyway as it's impossible to find locally. What I received was a case of 6 x 500 ml (16.9 ounces) bottles, making the per-ounce price significantly more reasonable.

O.k., maybe vinegar is just vinegar, but this is not your ordinary apple cider vinegar. I was truly surprised at how much better this dishes I made with this vinegar tasted. The apple taste is smooth and silky, and now I think the other apple cider vinegar I've been using for years tastes bitter and harsh. If you cook and use apple cider vinegar, you at least owe to yourself to use the good stuff, especially since this one's not that much more price-wise. Cook's Illustrated gave this their "Highly Recommended" rating and I concur!

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