Michel Dargent

122: Cider Behind the Scene in Normandy, France

Cider enthusiast Michel Dargent hosted Ria at his home in Normandy France in September 2017. Monsieur Dargent is a cider aficionado, making the two night stay at his gîte (bed & breakfast) the perfect stop on Ria’s cider tour of Normandy. Listen in on this intimate conversation as we discuss the ancient pear trees in the … Read more

Wild Child Cellars

Wild Child Cellars – barrel aging ciders – cidery in progress

Wild Child Cellars is a new cidery startup based in western Massachusetts. This cidery in progress is located in Turners Falls a town flanked by the Connecticut River to the west and a canal that had powered massive paper mills. In between the river and canal is an area called the “Patch”. Multi family homes … Read more

112: Maryland’s Got Pommes – CiderCon2018

Yes, Maryland’s Got Pommes and there is going to be some big time cider fun at CiderCon2018 in Baltimore! But first a reminder on: The $900 Price Drop for the Totally Cider Tour to the UK in April 25 – May 2, 2018. Join Ria and other awesome cider friends on this tour of a life … Read more

020: Curtis Sherrer | Millstone Cellars, Maryland

Curtis Sherrer is barreling aging single variety apples at Millstone Cellars. An old grist mill dating back to the 1850s houses the Tasting Room. “We will have 50 barrels and then settle on 15 to pick from to blend for that one cider that will be bottled” “If you are looking to save money, all … Read more