This 1866 Kansas introduction descended from Winesap. The Large fruit has a thick, greenish-yellow skin covered with deep red blush, darker red stripes, and russet dots. Firm, tender yellow flesh is crisp, juicy and finely textured. Tart and spicy, rich wine-like taste with exceptional eating quality. Excellent when eaten fresh, or used in pies, desserts, applesauce, and cider. Ripens in October at 4500', they keep very well, and can last until spring if properly stored, the most popular winter keeper. Will thrive in high and low chill sites with temperate to warm climes. Partially self fertile, increased production with other varieties. Adam's top favorite apples! The apples are generally much bigger than the one pictured.

The mother trees are located in Pioneer and in Forest City, Sierra County. Forest was a very productive gold mining camp beginning in 1852. Thousands flocked to this vibrant town, today a national historic monument. Forest is full of antique pears, apples and cherries that we will be introducing over the next several years. Apples are particularly productive and long-lived at this 4500’ site.