220 Can Sorbs Save the World

220: Can Sorbus Domestica Save the World?

It’s Part 2 on Exploring Sorbus Domestica This is a continuation of our conversation with Arnould Narzain of Paris. Listen to Part 1 in episode 218: Sorbs not Sulfites Interesting attributes of the Pomme: Sorbus Domestica. What else can Sorbs do? That will be for the future to show. Ria’s Ramblings: Accept Your Species After … Read more

Sorbus Domestica 219

219: Sorbs Not Sulfites

Arnould Narazian of Paris, France is a Sorb Enthusiast Sorbs is the nick name of what is known as Sorbus Domestica. Enthusiast Arnould Narazian in this episode shares his knowledge and passion for this King of all Pommes. There is so much to say about sorbs, like: This “Service Tree’s wood was used for wooden … Read more

Ryan Monkman in the barrel room used by FieldBird Cider

218: FieldBird Cider | Canada: Covid Time Update

Meet Ryan Monkman of FieldBird Cider Ryan is the Founder of FieldBird Cider which is based in Prince Edward County. In this episode he provides an overview of Canada’s response to the Covid-19 crisis gripping the world in this episode. Ryan’s chat begins at approximately 11:49 minutes into this episode. Ryan has worked as an … Read more

217 Giuseppe-Arcimboldo-Vertumnus-

217: Omnia Era of Cider | Pommes in Art

Omnia Era of Cider | Pommes in Art Omni is defined as being a bit of everything. With that definition in place it is fair to say that Cider is in the Era of Omnia. Let’s search for the fruit of the story from the Renaissance era to the often-bizarre works of the Mannerist painter … Read more

Alex Ionvo Rebel Apple Cider | Moscow

216: Alex Ionov | Rebel Apple, Moscow

Rebel Apple of Moscow In 2015, there was a windfall of apples in Russian. That moment helped to catapult “The Land of Antonovka” into the cider spotlight! This episode feature maker Alexander Ionov of Rebel Apple of Moscow, Russia. You can fast forward to this chat by scrolling to minute 21:00 I recorded this episode with … Read more

Andy Hallett of Hallet Cider episode 215 of Cider Chat

215: Andy Hallett of Hallet Cider | UK

Join the Talking Pommes and I, as we “Flip the bird” to the Coronavirus! Say “feck off” to the virus by signing up now for the upcoming England Cider Tour September 1-6, 2020. 215: Andy Hallett of Hallet Cider | UK Andy Hallett says he choose to become a cidermaker, once he retired from a … Read more

Kim Hamblin and Dan Rinke of Art + Science

214: Cider is ‘Art + Science’ w/Kim & Dan

Cider as Art + Science w/Kim & Dan Kim says, “We consider ourselves a natural cider, Perry and wine company. Our products start with the farming; sourcing quality fruit that is ecologically farmed is important to us. We keep our processing techniques minimal to reflect our farming practices and our respect for terroir. ”  We … Read more

213: CiderChat Live: The Sleeping Giant has awoken

213: The Sleeping Giant has Awoken | French Cider

Who is the Sleeping Giant? Answer: French Cider is the Sleeping Giant of Cider  The cider regions in Normandy and Brittany are steeped in tradition and rich with select apples and pears that showcase a very specific terroir from each of the appellations.  While the rest of the world’s cider regions have been ramping up … Read more

Northeastern Cider Conference episode 212 Cider Chat

212: Northeastern Cider Conf. Scoop

The Northeastern Cider Conference will take place March 24, 25, 26, 2020 in Albany, NY. Register now – Get group discount for Hotel now through February Tuesday March 24th begins with a kick off with a opening toast and reception with a cider share. Wednesday – Thursday – 4 different  Cider Tracks Growing Fermenting Midstream … Read more

Cider Tour Fun feature: Ria Windcaller

211: Tales from CiderCon2020

Enjoy these Snapshots of Tales from CiderCon2020 which details a bit of what I experienced both before the conference, while on the Parajo Valley Cider Tour and then my recap on CiderCon held in Oakland. Thank you to Santa Cruz Cider Company for donating fresh pressed Newtown Pippin juice for the bus full of people … Read more