ABV: 8.0%

One of our favorite pastimes is taking the forgotten & ignored things in the world and making something delightful with them. Pollinator's Reserve takes its name from the common orchard practice of planting pollinator varieties throughout an orchard -- less popular varieties than the main crop, often crab apples or even rootstocks allowed to flower, planted at the ends of rows and every fortieth tree or so. Their only job is guaranteeing good pollination of the rest of the orchard and the fruit often goes unharvested. Not so with this batch. Pollinator's Reserve gives these overlooked yet crucial members of the orchard a chance to shine in a playful pét nat.

Notes:
Tart Apple, Dried Fig, Light Coriander

ABV 8.6% 750mL

When three of our friends told us about an abandoned orchard on the Truckee River we knew it was something special. And in truth, the sparkling cider made from this fruit doesn't disappoint. Made with wild crab apples and dry-farmed winesap apples, this sparkling cider is full of richly layered soft tannins and a subtle acidity -- you may borderline lose your mind.

Notes: Apricot, bittersweet apple, brioche

Drinking Instructions: Store upright and chill for 3 hours before drinking. Bottle contains natural sediment at the bottom. Drink in wine or tulip glass within 6 months of purchase

ABV 6.40% 650mL

The sequel to our sold out cider Sidra Calaveras.

Calaveras County gets its name from Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga, who found a pile of skulls around a bend in the river and named it Rio de las Calaveras, the River of Skulls. Between our Mediterranean climate and the abundance of local Spanish influence, it only made sense to make a Spanish-style sidra. With sharp local apples and a touch of oak aging, we hope you enjoy our homage to the classic Spanish cider.
Notes: Sharp lemon, pineapple, brioche, memory of oak

Drinking Instructions: Store upright and chill for 3 hours before drinking. Bottle contains natural sediment at the bottom. Drink in wine or tulip glass within 6 months of purchase

Abv 9.2%, 750mL
We source nearly all of our fruit from trees within an hour's drive of our tasting room in Mokelumne Hill. In this case though, the apples are from someplace a little further away: Filigreen Farm. We chose to partner with this biodynamic orchard because they're growing several varieties of apples we have planted in our home orchard here in Calaveras County. It will take a few more years to have enough fruit for and estate blend, so for now we'll just have to enjoy Filigreen's contribution of heirloom Black Twig, Arkansas Black, Sierra Beauty & Wickson apples.

Notes: Apple, honeydew & crushed stone