Estate Kriek is a unique offering using cherry trees planted in collaboration with Brian McCormick and Idiot’s Grace Vineyard and Orchard. Carmine Jewel cherries are known as a tart pie cherry, which contribute much less sugar but much more acid to the lambic blend. It originated as a cross between a sour cherry and a European dwarf cherry. As a “dwarf” variety, they only stand about 3-4 feet tall! While Pfriem's regular Kriek uses sweet cherries to celebrate the heritage of the Pacific Northwest, using tart pie cherries in this was brings it closer to the Belgian tradition.