Tideview Cider

Tideview Vintage Cider is handcrafted in the Annapolis Valley. We use vintage apple varieties that are grown by Noggins Corner Farm in Greenwich. Our ciders are slightly carbonated, clear, and dry – they are refreshing and low in alcohol. Tideview Ciders: • go well as an aperitif, with a meal, or simply on their own • are made from local apples with no added sugar • are a delicious alternative to wine or beer How we make it: John Brett, cider maker, selects the best vintage apple varieties and presses them to make pure cider. Then, the pure apple cider is slowly fermented and aged in large tanks under cool conditions throughout the winter which allows the flavours to develop. In late May and June the ciders are blended. We then lightly carbonate and bottle. We use a very gentle pasteurization process developed by the cider industry in the UK. This means we do not have to add sulfites and sorbates (preservatives) at bottling time.

Reviving a Tradition
Tideview Vintage Cider revives a Nova Scotia tradition that began with French settlers in the 17th century. In fact, our cider terroir in the Annapolis Valley may be the oldest on the continent. We carefully craft our heritage apple varieties into premium ciders that are subtle yet complex, can be savored alone or as a perfect complement to light meals, cheeses, and especially seafood.

Our Varieties
Tideview has recently launched three different ciders, a Golden Russet Dry, a Heritage Semi-Dry and a Heritage Dry.

GOLDEN RUSSET DRY
We craft our Golden Russet Dry in an authentic style much favored by English and French cider lovers. The superb golden russet apple bestows varietal character. Oak barrel maturation adds distinction. A fine cider to complement seafood and other delicately flavored cuisine. Lightly sparkling. Serve cool, not cold.

HERITAGE SEMI DRY
Our Heritage Semi Dry is perfect for a warm summer evening. A delicious blend of apples varieties including such exotics as Cox Orange Pippin and Elstar. Sweet fruit flavour is enhanced with our special juice concentrate added just before bottling. Lightly sparkling. Serve cool, not Cold.

HERITAGE DRY
Our Heritage Dry is a traditional dry cider with a distinctive Nova Scotia style. Golden Russet, Ribston Pippin and other heritage apples express their unique Annapolis Valley Character. Nicely balanced, with a zesty finish that pairs with seafood and many cheeses. Lightly sparkling. Serve Cool, not cold.

Tideview Cider is Sold at:
In addition to being available at Noggins Corner Farm Market, Tideview Cider is available at the Halifax Farmers Market in the Wine Cellar section on Saturday mornings, and at Premier Wines in Halifax. It is sold at the Wolfville Farmers Market when space is available and through selected restaurants and pubs.

Our cider is available by the bottle, or by the keg. Please contact us for details.