Planted......................... 2010-2012 & Late 1960’s
Growing Methods.........................Eco-Certified IPM Harvested................................2020 Yeast.................................Native & Cultured Yeast Aged................12 Months in Stainless Steel & Oak Carbonated..........................................In Tank
Cases produced.........................................500
SEMI-DRY/ ORCHARD CIDER
Our classic semi-dry cider, this mix of modern and heirloom varieties of apples is fragrant with ripe orchard aromas. Fermented with a mix of native and cultured yeast, then lightly sweetened and carbonated before filtration and bottling.
Varieties: Golden Delicious, Cortland, McIntosh, Jonamac, Golden Russet, Newtown Pippin, Spitzenburg, Harrison & Yarlington Mill
Tasting Notes: Crisp, clean ripe red apple aroma. Hints of tropical fruits- lychee, and mango. Light bodied and balanced with a satisfying finish.
Color & Texture: Light golden straw, bright, clear and lightly sparkling
Food Pairing: Roast chicken or pork dishes, cheese and charcuterie. Or drink as an aperitif, while lounging poolside, or for gardening hydration.
ABV 7.2% Harvested: 2020
CENTennial
Planted....................................................2010-2012
Growing Methods........................Eco-Certified Harvested…………………………2021 Fermented With........................... Native Yeast
Aged...........10 Months/ Stainless Steel & Oak Barrels
Cases Produced.................................................204
DRY/UNFILTERED/TRADITIONAL METHOD
A mix of russet and heirloom varieties. Wild-fermented, unfiltered and bottle conditioned. A crisp, refreshing and citrusy cider; tart and wonderfully bone dry. Perfect for warm summer nights!
Varieties: Ashmead's Kernel, Roxbury Russet, Redfield
Tasting Notes: Aroma of citrus, grass, and green apples at first, with emerging lemon zest and lychee. Medium-light bodied, tart, with a chalky minerality and long finish.
Color & Texture: Golden & silky, sparkling
Food Pairing: Al fresco seafood, oysters on the half-shell, grilled vegetables & rich cheese.
ABV 8.4% Harvested: 2021
ONDA
Planted………. ……..2010-2020
Growing Methods……Eco-Certified
Fermented With……..Native Yeast
Aged…13 Months/Stainless Steel & Oak Foeder
Cases Produced………231
HALF SOUR/ DRY/UNFILTERED/TRADITIONAL METHOD
Inspired by Spanish-style farmhouse cider, Onda was made with apples from Fishkill Farms’ 2021 crop and aged on the lees in both barrels and stainless steel. During this time, extended contact with yeast gave it a kaleidoscope of tart flavors and even some mild funk. A big favorite of those that enjoy gose and sour beers.
Varieties: Chestnut Crab, Granny Smith, Yarlington Mill, Stayman Winesap, McIntosh, Ashmead’s Kernel, Wickson, Muscat De Bernay
Tasting Notes: Green Apples and Lemonade
Color & Texture: Golden. Unfiltered and sparkling
Food Pairing: Braised pork belly, short rib, rustic Spanish cuisine
ABV: 7.0% Harvested: 2021
Planted.................................................2010-2020 Growing Methods.......................Eco-Certified Harvested..................................2021 Yeast.................................Native Yeast Aged..............................15 Months in Stainless Steel Carbonated.......................................... In Bottle
Cases Produced...................................................312
DRY/ ORCHARD CIDER/TRADITIONAL METHOD
A rustic, wild-fermented cider made with a blend of eco-certified, unfiltered and bottle conditioned. Wiccopee is the name of the East Algonquin gave to our area, the “east side of the river.” This classic dry cider is our flagship dry offering. It is naturally fermented from over a dozen apple varieties and bottled without filtration.
Varieties: Dabinett, Harrison, Chestnut Crab, Binet Rouge, Yarlington Mill, Brown Snout
Tasting Notes: Grassy meadows mix with citrus, barnyard, smoke and herbs on the nose, leading to a bright, spicy palate of green apples and grapefruit, with a lingering, savory finish.
Color & texture: Golden straw, silky & hazy
ABV 7.3% Harvested: 2020
BURR KNOT
Planted………. ……..2018-2020
Growing Methods……Eco-Certified
Fermented With……..Native Yeast
Aged…11 Months/Stainless Steel
Cases Produced………240
DRY/ UNFILTERED/TRADITIONAL METHOD
A rustic, golden-hued cider, made from a blend of bittersweet apples from our orchard. Wild-fermented and bottled without filtration. Burr Knots are mysterious formations that appear at the base of apple trees, telling the story of the tree’s history over time.
Varieties: Harrison, Chisel Jersey, Dabinett
Tasting Notes: This medium to full-bodied cider is fragrant with the aromas of the fall. Ripe apples under the trees, orange creamsicle, hints of caramel and herbal notes of eucalyptus and mint. The palate is broad and finishes out with a prickle of tannins and just a hint of sweetness.
Color & Texture: Hazy, unfiltered straw-gold, sparkling
Food Pairing: Braised pork-belly, creamy pasta, goat’s milk cheese.
ABV 8.1% Harvested: 2021
FARMER’S MOTEL
Planted……………...2010-2020
Growing Methods…..Eco-Certified
Fermented With……..Native Yeast
Aged………13 Months/Stainless Steel & Oak Barrels
Cases Produced………180
DRY/TRADITIONAL METHOD
A mix of crab apples and European bittersweet from our orchard was selected to craft this cider. Full-bodied and funky farmhouse cider. Tart with a complex, extended finish.
Varieties: Porter’s Perfection, Harrison, Wickson Crab, Muscat De Bernay
Tasting Notes: Golden, lightly sparkling with a savory nose which also includes cucumber and muskmelon. Tastes of green grapes with a hint of umami. Tart and assertive with a touch of oak and tannins on the back end.
Color & Texture: Golden & Sparkling
ABV 7.9% Harvested: 2021
LOVE
Duet
Planted………. ……..2010-2020
Growing Methods……Eco-Certified
Fermented With……..Native Yeast
Aged…8 Months/Neutral Oak Barrels
Cases Produced………75
DRY/UNFILTERED/CO-FERMENTED WITH CAB FRANC SKINS
We teamed up with our friends at Fjord Vineyards to make this bottling. We co-fermented our juice with cab franc skins, that were pressed for rosé at the vineyard, giving them their second chance to shine. There is a lovely red wine note, followed by ripe red apple.
Varieties: McIntosh, Jonamac, Cortland & Granny Smith Apples, Fjord Vineyards Cabernet Franc Grapes
Tasting Notes: Red wine, bramble fruit, Earthy, ripe apple.
Color & Texture: Deep magenta. Unfiltered and sparkling
ABV: 7.4% Harvested: 2020
DRY & UNFILTERED/ORCHARD CIDER /TRADITIONAL METHOD
Dry and co-fermented with elderberries. This cider specifically is crab-apple based (Hyslop). Medium bodied with notes of bramble fruits, berries balanced with great acid and super tannic (mouth-feel). Bottle conditioned. Named in honor of owner Josh and his wife Emily’s wedding in 2022.
Varieties: Hyslop Crab, Goldrush, Virginia Hewes, Muscat De Bernay, Porter’s Perfection, Yarlington Mill, Elderberries
ABV: 7.6%. Harvested: 2021
WILD AT HEART
PERSICA
SEMI-DRY ROSÉ/TRADITIONAL METHOD
A tart, semi-dry cider cider, wild-fermented and steeped with foraged wild staghorn sumac from the farm. Lightly sweetened with ice cider before filtration, carbonation and bottling.
Varieties: Golden Delicious, Cortland, McIntosh, Jonamac, Wickson & Yarlington Mill
Tasting Notes: Juicy and packed with fruit. A confectionary quality of candy apples as well as cedar and pine on the nose. Medium-full bodied, ever so slightly sweet, and lightly astringent on the finish.
Color & texture: Ruby/salmon rose, medium-full bodied and lightly sparkling
Food Pairing: Pulled-pork, fish tacos, chicken shawarma, sharp cheese.
ABV 7.2% Harvested: 2020
ANTHER
SEMI-DRY/TRADITIONAL METHOD
This robust farmhouse cider is made from a blend of European bittersweet and American culinary apples from our orchard. Wild-fermented and lightly backsweetened, Anther’s balanced tannins bring out the approachable side of our bittersweet crop.
Varieties: Yarlington Mill, Northern Spy, Frequin Rouge, Brown Snout, Newtown Pippin, Chisel Jersey, Pink Lady, Winesap, Harrison, McIntosh
Tasting Notes: White flowers, rich with juicy tannins, medium bodied and light sweetness
ABV 7.5% Harvested: 2022
Chestnut rouge
Planted………. ……..2012-2019
Growing Methods……Eco-Certified
Fermented With……..Native Yeast
Aged…13 Months/Stainless Steel
Cases Produced………42
DRY/UNFILTERED/APPLE WINE
This tannic and complex offering is made from only two apple varieties: the bittersweet Binet Rouge and the rich, nutty Chestnut Crabapple. Wild-fermented and bottled nearly still, “Chestnut Rouge” is charmingly funky and sure to please fans of traditional European cider.
Varieties: Binet Rouge, Chestnut Crabapple
Tasting Notes: Dry and tannic, lightly bitter, English style
ABV 9.0% Harvested: 2022
Planted………. ……..2012-2019
Growing Methods……Eco-Certified
Fermented With……..Native Yeast
Aged…15 Months/Stainless Steel & Neutral Oak
Cases Produced………83
DRY/UNFILTERED/APPLES CO-FERMENTED WITH PEACHES/TRADITIONAL METHOD
Widely cultivated in what is now Iran, the peach was known to ancient Romans as malum persicum - "Persian apple." Persica is a sour peach cider made by co-fermenting our farm-grown peaches and apples. It combines the aroma of fresh-picked peaches with a juicy, lip-smacking tartness.
Varieties: Enterprise, Dabinett, Culinary Apples, Peaches
Tasting Notes: Lightly sparkling, tart on the palate approaching a kombucha-like acidity with a nose of stone fruit. Sour peach ring candy without the cloying sweetness.
ABV 7.3% Harvested: 2022
DUTCHESS DRY
DRY/UNFILTERED
This dry, hard cider is a wild-fermented blend of heirloom and culinary apple varieties grown at Fishkill Farms. With no sugar added, the flavor is a result of meticulous care for each of our trees, and a clean, unadulterated fermentation.
Varieties: Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Jonamac, Dabinett, Esopus Spitzenburg, Winesap, Granny Smith
Tasting Notes: Lightly sparkling, tart on the palate with a hint of oak. Approachable yet complex.
ABV 6.3%
porter’s perfection
Planted………. ……..2019
Growing Methods……Eco-Certified
Fermented With……..Native Yeast
Aged…12 Months/Neutral Oak Barrels
Cases Produced………70
DRY/UNFILTERED/TRADITIONAL METHOD
Porter’s Perfection is a European bittersharp apple prized for the excellent single varietal cider it produces. Its balanced blend of acidity and tannins create a round and eclectic cider with minimal intervention.
Varieties: Porter’s Perfection
Tasting Notes: Dry, sharp, complex, bittersharp with a nose of very ripe apple
ABV 8.5% Harvested: 2022