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Starting 2026 off featuring three new labels from , for those who know Ithaca in January is already dry enough....

Their first ever single varietal Medaille D'Or Cider made with a variety was selected from a seedling grown by Monsieur Goddard of Boisguillame, Rouen, France and earned its name by winning a gold medal at the Societe Centrale D'Horticulture de Departement de la Seine Inferieure.

Their 2025 Co Ferment made with grapes

And last Wickson. A cider made from a crab apple, a selection of an intentional cross made by California fruit breeder Albert Etter, introduced in 1944. The apple has very high acids and sugars and plenty of tannins.

Bet you didn't know that Figs can be grown in Upstate NY!

About 8 years ago Chris and Alexis from took a gamble and started planting Fig Trees in their High Tunnels.

Took a trip out to their farm to see how they're doing it and while the Figs are wont be ready until the Fall we harvested a bunch of Fig Leaves that we'll be working with this summer.

**** New Cider Alert****

We're always on the lookout for new Cider Makers, so we were super excited when we found out about Sylvan Farm & Cidery this fall. 

Farmed without synthetic sprays or chemicals by the Treichler family since 1973 on the East Side of Keuka Lake, Josh & Charlie are producing site-specific, wild fermented Ciders & Perry with fruit harvested by hand from within a mile of their cidery. 

They forage and grow apples and pears specifically to make cider and perry, selecting fruit for qualities (e.g., tannin, acid, aromatics) that delight and intrigue in the glass.

We currently have two of their new releases: 

Forest Reverie - A dry sparkling cider that blends the aroma of sweet autumn goldenrod with notes of herbs and honey and a chalky tannic finish for ethereal refreshment

Harvest Hymm - Crisp, dry, and fruity with natural bubbles and light chalky tannins, this refreshing sparkling cider is perfect for ringing in the New Year!