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We currently ship to FL,MD,NC,VA and Washington DC residents and are investigating expanding to other states. If you do not live in one of these states please stay tuned or contact us at info@foggyridgecider.com. Thanks.

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Pippin Gold Port

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Diane's ThoughtsCustomer ReviewsThe HARD Facts

First we harvest Newtown Pippin apples near Bent Mountain, VA. Then we store this late season apple over the winter until the sugars and complex spicy flavors are at their peak. Then, on the coldest day in March, we press this delicious apple on our outdoor crush pad. Then we concentrate the flavors by freezing the cider—not so hard to do in March at 3000 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Then we ferment the intensely flavored juice to about 5% residual sugar and add 100% Virginia apple brandy, purchased from a historic brandy maker in North Garden, VA. A year or so later we bottle this nector. At 18% alcohol, sip this rich dessert cider alongside blue cheese and walnuts. Or pour it over pound cake and ice cream. Or, like our favorite chefs, saute fois gras in Pippin Gold and serve a small glass alongside for a rich and sumptous appetizer. Our mountain neighbors like a small glass by the wood stove. Cigar optional.