Cider Fact

English cider apples listed in Robert Hogg's Fruit Manual, 1884:

Barton's Incomparable, Bastard Foxwhelp, Beauty of Kent, Broad End, Burr Knot, Cat's Head, Dog's Snout, First and Last, Frogmore Nonpareil, Gilliflower, Handsome Norman, Hang Down, Hard Bearer, Leathercoat, Nonesuch, Pitmaston Pineapple, Rusty Coat, Sack and Sugar, Sheep's Nose, Tom Putt, WinterWhorle

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Foggy Ridge in the News

“Cider makers taking the hard road”
The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, VA, October 7, 2007
Lindsey Nair profiles Diane and Chuck Flynt as they make this year’s cider, and concludes that “producing cider is serious business.” A video shows the cider process.

Virginia Wine Industry Honors Foggy Ridge Cider
Foggy Ridge Cider's Sweet Stayman won a silver medal in the Virginia Governor's Cup wine competition in the fruit wine category. We are happy to be recognized by Virginia's talented wine professions. Remember, cider is the "other" wine. Read more about our ciders.

Foggy Ridge Cider Wins at National Cider Competition
Foggy Ridge Cider's Serious Cider and First Fruit won Silver Medals at the Great Lakes Olde World Syder Competition, the largest US commercial cider competition. With over 60 cidermakers represented we are happy to be among those recognized for high quality craft made cider.

Women Wine Professionals Award Gold to Serious Cider
The National Womens Wine Competition honored Foggy Ridge Cider's Serious Cider with a Gold Medal. Judged by women wine professionals, we are pleased to be recognized in this national competition. Cider is the "chick drink"!

“The Time is Ripe for Cider”
The Gazette, Galax, VA, May 26, 2007
Christopher Brook writes that “cidermaking will go on” at Foggy Ridge Cider despite two hard frosts in the Blue Ridge mountains of southwest Virginia. Orchardist and cidermaker Diane Flynt grows heirloom apples in the shadow of Buffalo Mountain near Laurel Fork, VA. Foggy Ridge provides resources for apple growers and hobby cidermakers.

“Adding Sparkle to Life”
Winston Salem Journal, Winston Salem, VA, June 20, 2007
In the midst of Virginia wine country, Foggy Ridge Cider produces artisan hard cider from complex cider apples. Michael Hastings reports “When making wine you look for a balance of tannin, acid and sugar. It’s the same with cider.” Cidermaker Diane Flynt suggests food and cider pairings.

“Virginia Cider and Mead Tasting”
Slowly She Turned, slowlysheturned.net/?p=815
Blog description of an orchard picnic at Foggy Ridge Cider with artisan goat cheese from Goat Lady and Meadowcreek Dairies paired with hard cider from Foggy Ridge. “Man, I love this area,” writes Laurie.

“Parkway Couple Incarnate Moses and Betty Cone’s Apples…”
Blowing Rock Rocket, Blowing Rock, NC, May 31, 2007
Foggy Ridge Cider is featured at the “Denim and Cider’ event on June 2, 2007 as part of the Blowing Rock Stage production of Moses Cone: The Denim King. “Foggy Ridge cider begins in the orchard”, writes the Rocket. “The aim is to put fruit in the bottle with minimal manipulation.”

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Books

Browning, Frank. Apples. ISBN 0-86547-537-7

Burford, Tom. Apples: A Catalogue of International Varieties. Available from Tom Burford, PO Box 367, Monroe, VA 24325 ($20)

Calhoun, Lee. Old Southern Apples. ISBN 0-939923-59-9

Hatch, Peter. The Fruits and Trees of Monticello. ISBN 0-8139-1746-8
A beautifully written book on Thomas Jefferson’s collection of over 125 fruit trees at Monticello. Hatch writes at length about the most popular apple cultivar in 18th century Virginia, the Hewe’s Crab—the dominant apple in Foggy Ridge First Fruit Cider.

Phillips, Michael. The Apple Grower: A Guide for the Organic Orchardist. ISBN 1-890132-04-7 or order from the author at http://www.herbsandapples.com/orchard/edge.php

Proulx, Annie, and Nichols, Lew. Cider: Making, Using and Enjoying Sweet & Hard Cider. 2nd Edition. Storey Communications. 1997

Rosenstein, Mark In Praise of Apples
ISBN 1–57990-124-7 or www.marketplace-restaurant.com
A great book of apples and cider recipes from the chef-owner of the award winning Market Place Restaurant in Asheville, NC.

Watson, Ben. Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own. ISBN 0-88150-468-8

Yepsen, Roger. Apples. ISBN 0-393-03690-I


PDF Diane's Foggy Ridge Orchard Notebook

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Organizations

North American Fruit Explorers
www.nafex.org
Non-profit organization of fruit and nut enthusiasts who share practical information about growing and enjoying all types of fruits and nuts.

Slow Food
International non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating heritage foods and artisanal food and beverage producers.
www.slowfood.com

www.slowfoodusa.org/ark/index.html
Link to the USA Ark of Taste Products. Check out articles on Artisanal Cider and Heirloom Apples.

www.slowfoodblueridge.org
Link to the Slow Food Convivium for southwest Virginia.

Southern Foodways Alliance
Dedicated to documenting and celebrating the diverse food cultures of the American South, this organization sponsors excellent symposia and publications.
www.southernfoodways.com

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Cider and Apple Information

Wittenham Hill Cider Portal
Andrew Lea’s site with valuable information on small scale cidermaking.
www.cider.org.uk

Vintage Virginia Apples
An excellent source of over 250 apple varieties, good quality fruit trees plus workshops on orcharding and cidermaking.
www.vintagevirginiaapples.com

Michael Phillips’ portal for valuable orchard information
http://www.herbsandapples.com/orchard/edge.php

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Local Attractions

Blue Ridge Wine Trail
Three award winning wineries, Foggy Ridge Cider and Blacksnake Meadery offer tastings and events for visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway and southwest Virginia.
www.blueridgewinetrail.com

Blacksnake Meadery
Just one third mile from Foggy Ridge Cider, Blacksnake Meadery produces award winning honey wine and cyser, an apple and mead beverage. Blacksnake’s Tupelo Honey Wine won a silver medal at the 2007 International Mead Festival.
www.blacksnakemead.com

Villa Appalaccia Winery
Specializing in Italian inspired wine, Villa Appalaccia is 12 miles from Foggy Ridge Cider and offers tastings of award winning wines, special events featuring food from their outdoor brick oven, a Bocce Court and stunning Blue Ridge Parkway views.
www.villaappalaccia.com

Chateau Morrisette Winery
One of Virginia’s largest wineries is 11 miles from Foggy Ridge Cider. Visit the unique timber frame tasting room, gift shop and winery; attend festivals and music events, or enjoy the excellent restaurant for lunch or dinner.
www.thedogs.com

AmRhein Winery
AmRhein produces award winning Virginia wines with a German influence. Located 30 minutes from Roanoke and 50 minutes from Foggy Ridge Cider, visit AmRhein for tastings, tours and festivals.
www.roanokewine.com

Levering Orchard
www.leveringorchard.com
Historic orchard 22 miles from Foggy Ridge Cider with pick your own cherries, peaches and apples. The Cherry Orchard Theatre offers original plays on weekends July through September.

Visit these sites for local tourism information

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