Scrumpy Ewe, 'Farmhouse Dry'

Grower: Scrumpy Ewe CiderRegion: West Fulton, NY, USAApples:  Golden Russet, Wickson, Franklin, Porter's Perfection, Dabinett, Binet RougeViticulture: OrganicCategory: Cider, Sparkling Whether it is from the fruit we grow at Scrumpy Ewe Farm or from various orchards we work with in the Fingerlakes, all Scrumpy Ewe Cider begins with individually hand-selecting each apple based on its unique characteristics to be used as a stand alone single varietal or part of greater, and very strategic, blends. Ryan McGiver, sole-proprietor, farmer, orchardist, shepherd, pommelier, started planting European and heirloom American cider varieties in three test orchards in Schoharie Co over a decade ago. He now maintains over 800 trees, 17 cider-centric apple varieties on both modern, high density dwarf and traditional standard rootstock plantings. His small flock of Jacob sheep and Sebastopol geese provide natural fertilizer to both orchard systems and all are irrigated with pristine, mountain