​Elder Tree is curated from a blend of dark skinned, late-harvest apple varieties grown locally in Sonoma County and includes Arkansas Black, Kingston Black and Black Twig. The overall bouquet is rich with aromas of mature apple skin and brandy, creating a heightened tannin profile with a hearty mouthfeel. The barrel aging, elevated alcohol content, and structured dryness balance the size of the body to provide a long, velvety finish. Elder Tree is a celebration of late-season apples; those that are harvested in late October and beyond. Named for its extremely dark skin, the Arkansas Black is a dense, hard apple that makes it one of favorite apples for making complex, rich ciders.

Apple: Dark-Skinned Varieties  
Orchard: Sonoma County Orchards
Style: Unfiltered 
Finish: Barrel Finish, Neutral French Oak, 12 months
Harvest Season: October & November

AVAILABLE  IN:  
​16oz 4-Packs at our Taproom or through our Cider Club
On Tap Exclusively at our Taproom

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The apple orchard

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MEYER FARMING
SONOMA COUNTY, ca

Mike Meyer Jr. is the youngest apple grower in Sonoma County. As a 4th generation apple grower, his family roots as farmers in Sebastopol go back to 1947. Today his family farms over 200 acres of apples all certified organic, producing around 3,000 tons of apples.

Orchard: Meyer Farming
Orchard location: Sebastopol, CA
Climate: Foggy Mornings with warmer afternoons. Maritime climate.  
Soil type: Goldridge soil 
Age of oldest trees: 100+ years 
Irrigation: Dry-Farmed
Harvest dates: mid Jul - early Dec
Ripeness levels start harvest: 12-13 bricks
Fruit condition: crisp snap premium quality hand picked fruit
Press technique: Orchard Press