What are apple grape co-ferments? The rise of fruit wines in America

Apple wine? Apple cider? Apple & grape co-ferments? Let’s clear this up.

In today’s episode, we dig into the line between cider and wine, and how American producers have been experimenting with fruit & grape co-ferments for far longer than you might think. From early settler fermentations to today’s modern craft winemakers, fruit fermentation has shaped American wine culture for centuries.

Whether you’re team hard cider or team wine, this episode breaks down the history and why these bottles deserve a place in the conversation about U.S. wine.

00:00 Intro

00:47 History of fruit wine

02:54 Cider vs. Wine – What’s the actual difference?

03:53 Tasting: Mari Vineyard’s Drolly Ambra

06:54 Tasting: Rose Hill Chiffoner

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