I was given a freebie sample of the new Mountain Fresh Fruit Juices “Premium” Dark Grape & Apple Juice, by George from Civic Lunch Delights (my regular lunch destination).

Least I can do is give it a bit of a review

I’m a regular consumer of the Mountain Fresh juice line, so the new variety is good to see.

Like their other juice lines, this is presented in a dark green screw-top glass bottle, the only visible difference being the replacement of the cream-background and gold-coloured eding with a white-background label and gold foil edging

Again, like their other juice lines – this is made from fresh Australian fruit – not concentrate, pulp, or imported juices.

The ingredients should give an indication of how little they fiddle with their juices: 70% Dark Grape Juice. 29.9% Direct Pressed Apple Juice, Vitamin C (300).

The actual taste of the juice is quite pleasent – if you like those large dark seedless grapes you get at the supermarket, then this is for you. It’s not too sweet, and there’s a little hint of sharpness from the grape skin (or possibly the apple). The apple taste is pretty much drowned out by the Grape though (as should be evident by the ingredient mix).

Unlike some other juices out there which use Pear Juice as their base – this has a very clean taste. No particles or pulp is able to be felt, and it doesn’t leave much in the way of an after taste.

All in all – a very good product, living up to the Mountain Fresh standard.
My only suggestion would be for them to try a more tart apple for their juice. (possibly slightly unripe Granny Smiths, or a mix of Crab Apple and their regular apple juice)

Overall Rating: 8/10
Product: Mountain Fresh Juices Premium Dark Grape & Apple Juice.
Manufacturer: Mountain Fresh Fruit Juices
Price: (unknown – the other lines usually retail at AUD$3.20 for 400ml)