The opening song to this week’s chat was written by Robbie Robertson of The Band. In this episode, my cousin Jay brings us in with a snippet of this beautiful song. Thanks Jay!
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The farmers of Monterey Bay California have been growing apples since the state constitution was first ratified in1849. The primary apple of the region is Newtown Pippin due partly to the demand for this apple by Martinelli’s, a 4th generation family run cider and apple juice producer.
If you speak to any orchardist in the area, there is a undeniable agreement that if not for Martinelli’s there would likely be no orchards in the area today.
This episode takes the listener along on my travels to the region to meet makers and plan for an up coming Totally Cider Tour” Monterey Bay. If you would like to get on the list for this tour now – do send an email to ria@ciderchat.com.
Makers at the Cider Dinner hosted by Santa Cruz Cider Company
- Robby Honda, Tanuki Cider Company – Santa Cruz
- Erin Serventi, Serventi Ranch Cider – Watsonville
- Laura Everett, Soquel Cider – Sequel
- Katie Rider, Rider Ranch Ciderworks, Los Gatos
- Jake Mann, Five Mile Orchard, Corralitos
After the meet up on the next day, I met with John Martinelli of S. Martinelli’s Cider Co. in Watsonville
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Cider Competition February 10th – 2019 New York International Cider Competition
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- It is open to all commercially made cider from around the world. Your cider does not have to be sold and or imported into New York to be in the competition.
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