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I just heard back from a researcher/professor at one of my state's universities. I'd reached out with questions about mesoclimates and apple cultivation for cider, and if apple trees can be specifically cultivated like grapes. Here's the response I got: "Yes this is an interesting concept you...

I should have said earlier in the thread, but I'm inspired by champagne/sparkling whites. I don't mean Cook's, but the really good stuff- Perignon, Clicot, Schramsburg, etc. i don't want to copy their flavor, but I want to make something contemporary, something of the same quality. That was an...

Reviving this since there's some great info here. Has anyone here been able to ferment and try their finished products? Anything worth reporting?

Will do. How come?

Come to think of it, that's actually pretty encouraging. I was initially hoping to be able to be involved in the process, from soil to bottle, but it would still be cool to seek out grapes like I am apples (until I can plant my own). Care to share what grapes you like from here? Any specific...

I thought so as well- except the area I live in (Spokane) is right in the middle of a big dead zone. Which stings, because there's a smattering of amazing wineries a few hours south and west of me. I suppose I could try buying grapes from semi-local growers, but for me there's an allure to...

I want to find out if apple wine can be with the same depth of character as grape wine. To start, I want to experiment with different varieties of apples. I live in Eastern WA, so there's a ton of locally grown varieties to pick from. I've also read that unlike grapes, apples are often a little...

Hey all! I've brewed beer, plenty of mead, and some cider before, but it was always using whatever method was simplest and easiest. I started drinking wine a few years ago and have really fallen in love. Recently I was lucky enough to tour a few wineries in the Napa Valley, specifically...