What Does Time Taste Like? A bottle of cider is never simply standing still. Neither is a Totally Cider Tour in France. This Cider Chat begins before the 2026 Totally Cider Tour even gets underway, with Ria on reconnaissance near Étretat on the Normandy coast. The plan is to scout possibilities for a future France … Read more
What is a chocolate pear? And why are sorbs (Sorbus domestica) slowly becoming one of the most intriguing fruits in the cider world? In this episode, we welcomes back Ben Kunesh for an update on his deepening travels, research, and real-world tastings of sorbs across Europe, including Croatia, the Czech Republic (Moravia), Slovakia, France, and … Read more
Episode Summary: A 5-Star Cider Experience Step into an unforgettable 5-star cider dining experience with Eric Bordelet, one of the world’s most acclaimed cider and perry makers. Recorded during an intimate cider dinner as part of the French Cider Tour 2024, this episode offers an extraordinary glimpse into Eric’s legacy and his passion for crafting … Read more
Innovation at Cidrerie Manoir du Val: Blending Tradition and Modernity Located in Normandy’s Pays de Risle, Cidrerie Manoir du Val and with maker Marie Bourut at the helm s crafting innovative ciders with a nod to tradition. With Marie’s husband Thomas Courtoux., this couple has transformed a historic orchard. From pioneering the production of Blanc … Read more
French Cider Tour with Eric Bordelet Reservations for the Normandy and Brittany Cider Tour have been extended to June 15, 2022. Find the trip itinerary and reservation link at https://ciderchat.com/france-cider-tour At the Cidery with Eric Bordelet In this episode we hear about techniques and classifications of cider made by the well known French cidermaker Eric … Read more
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
Before our Popelouchum Safari, hear about… Two New Cider Zines We begin with an overview of Graftwood and Full Juice, two new cider zines out of the United Kingdom. Graftwood is a subscription based quarterly whereas Full Juice is a free grab and go available only in the UK. Both are worthy reads and a … Read more
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