Sonoma County Cider Week

Northern California’s Sonoma County is home to the Sonoma Valley wine region. The area also boasts a colonial-era Sonoma Plaza and the 19th-century Mission San Francisco Solano. You’ll also find Jack London’s cottage and gravesite at Jack London State Historic Park, and a variety of hiking trails.

This coastal region is also home to more than 50 miles of coastline, with hiking trails on bluff tops. It’s also home to several museums and galleries, and a number of outdoor sculptures. In fact, a Sculpture Trail with more than 30 pieces can be found near Geyserville. And if you’re in the mood for some music, Sonoma County also has world-class concert halls, including the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa.

There are many artisan food producers in Sonoma County, including local olive oil, bread, and outstanding cheeses. Local tacos are a popular option, and the Mexican cuisine is especially good. There are also plenty of upscale restaurants in Petaluma, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, and Sonoma. You’ll find something to please every palate.

If you’re a fan of good wine, Sonoma County has a great selection of wineries, craft breweries, cider houses, and distilleries. Many of the wineries are open to the public, and the cider houses and distilleries are popular among tourists.

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French cider has a long and storied history. Its roots can be traced to antiquity, and it has become a traditional drink in several European countries. Today, it is largely produced in Normandy, Brittany and the Champagne region. The production process is highly specific, using particular apple varieties. According to Greek geographer Strabo, apple trees grew in abundance in Gaul, and Charlemagne ordered them to be planted throughout his empire.

French cider has a beautiful golden color, and its aromas are complex and layered. It possesses hints of cranberry tart, strawberry preserve, and clove. The finish is smooth, and it has a lingering fruity taste. You’ll enjoy sipping this pleasantly sweet beverage.

Brittany produces some of the best cider in the world. It is located on a rocky peninsula, and it has always considered itself separate from the rest of France. Unlike Normandy, Brittany never became part of Charlemagne’s great Frankish empire. This region still clings to its Celtic heritage, which is reflected in its cider. It also has its own style of cider named after the town of Cornouaille.

In France, there are several cider AOCs. These include Cotentin, Domfront, Cornouaille, Pays d’Auge, and Calvados. These designations help preserve the traditional methods of making cider and old trees. The old perry trees were in danger of being converted into cornfields, so cider AOCs have been established to preserve the tradition of artisanal cidermaking.

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