The Pacific Northwest About Blog The NWCA is a new trade organization formed by
the cider producers in the NW.
With the increase of wineries, distilleries, and
cider producers in the Hudson Valley and their interest in becoming a member of the Shawangunk Wine Trail we have developed a unique and exciting new opportunity for these specific businesses.
Kasia Gebala, cider marketing manager at Heineken International adds: «With the rising popularity of cider globally, we saw an opportunity to launch a premium cider brand made by one of the finest
cider producers in the world, appealing to a discerning connoisseur looking for a truly authentic, quality craft beverage with real heritage.
Not exact matches
In the end, lawmakers and regulators must work harder to ensure that the law supports, rather than frustrates, the desires of its citizens to enjoy the growing variety of craft beverages offered by
producers of hard
cider and mead.
Sheppy's
cider, one of England's oldest
cider producers, was previously only available
in Somerset despite its 200 - year history.
Over the past few years, the brand has been a staple
in the winner's circle at various top competitions across the country, including being named the 2015
Cider Producer of the Year at the New York International Beer Competition.
Executive
Producers Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey clearly understood the vision of director Lasse Hallstrom (whose impressive credits include «The
Cider House Rules», «Chocolat» and «Salmon Fishing
in the Yemen») and screenwriter Steven Knight (who's having a fantastic year with indie gem «Locke» and now this winner).
The trail links 11
cider producers across the state, from the southern Huon Valley, where 80 per cent of the state's apples are grown, to cideries
in the north around the wine - producing Tamar Valley.