Extraordinary Orchards
Cider is a centuries-old tradition in Virginia, first imported from England as a way to stay hydrated when safe water was scarce. From those humble beginnings, the industry has matured and today, 50 cideries across the Commonwealth are crafting ciders of uncommon diversity and sophistication.
Virginia cider production is unique, with variation among each producer and each cider bottled. Ciders may be dry or sweet and greatly range in their style and complexity. Virginia cider makers use four types of cider apples classified as sweets, sharps, bittersweets and bitter sharps. Located in regions across the Commonwealth, diverse terroirs and climates contribute to the distinctiveness within each glass.
However, the innovation doesn’t stop in the orchards. Highlighting fresh and inventive flavors through infusions, blends and co-fermentations and balancing tannins, acidity and sugar levels, Virginia cider makers bring out the best in their apples. The quality of Virginia ciders is being recognized far and wide, receiving national attention and landing on shelves across the United States.
By the Numbers
- 50 Cideries
- 687 Apple Orchards
- 8,800 Acres of Orchards
- 30+ Apple Varieties
- 7th in U.S. Apple Production
Virginia Cider Producers
- 2 Witches Winery
- Albemarle CiderWorks
- Big Fish Cider
- Blue Bee Cider
- Blue Toad Hard Cider
- Bluestone Vineyard
- Bold Rock Hard Cider
- Bryant's Cider
- Bryant's Cider RVA
- Buskey Cider
- Castle Hill Cider
- Chateau Morrisette
- Cobbler Mountain Cellars
- Corcoran Vineyards and Hard Cider
- Courthouse Creek Cider
- Coyote Hole CiderWorks
- Ditchley CiderWorks
- Fabbioli Cellars
- Garden Grove Brewery and Urban Winery
- Halcyon Days Cider
- Henway Hard Cider
- Lost Boy Cider
- Notaviva Vineyards
- Monroe Bay Vineyards
- Mountain Run Winery
- Mountainrose Vineyards
- Mt Defiance Hard Cider
- Muse Vineyard
- Old Hill Cider
- Potter's Craft Cider
- Potter's Craft Cider Garden
- Quattro Goomba’s Winery
- Sage Bird Ciderworks
- Sly Clyde CiderWorks
- Troddenvale Cider at Oakley Farm
- Tumbling Creek Cider Company
- Wild Hare Hard Cider
- Wilderness Run Vineyards
- Winchester CiderWorks
- Winery at Bull Run
- Winery at Kindred Pointe
- Zoll Vineyards
Explore the Virginia Cider Trail through June 25, 2023 to discover the unique, quality ciders across the state and earn prizes along the way. Get started today!