You may not know this but despite its French name, Champagne was allegedly invented by English cidermakers in the West Country. The “méthode champenoise” involves bottling the cider or wine for its...
McMenamins' Edgefield Winery has been producing commercial cider longer than most makers in the state of Oregon. The Northwest-based family-owned chain of brewpubs, breweries, music venues, historic...
Part of the "Heritage Variety 4-Pack" released for Virginia Cider Week in November, this Harrison Single Varietal from Buskey Cider might be the first of its kind in can. The Harrison apple — one of...
For many, the holiday season marks the time of eggnog, Christmas cookies and gingerbread. For the cidermakers at three cideries across the country, it means keeping a constant eye on their ciders as...
Hi, this is Erin James. I'm the editor-in-chief of Cidercraft magazine, author of "Tasting Cider: The Cidercraft Guide to the Distinctive Flavors of North American Hard Cider" and bread pudding...
Winemaker Gordon Rawson has been producing wine since the 1980s, fermenting a variety of fruits — including apples — prior to launching his Washington State winery Chatter Creek in 1996. It wasn't...