Sheltered Valley Cider

10/14/2026

Not every apple looks picture-perfect, and that’s part of the reality of agriculture 🍎👨‍🌾 

We’re used to seeing rows of apples with similar shapes, smooth skin, and even color. But apples grow under natural conditions, and nature doesn’t produce identical results every time.

Sunlight, temperature, rainfall, and other factors can influence an apple’s appearance. Some may have uneven coloring, surface markings, or shapes that don’t fit the picture-perfect standard we’ve come to expect.

But appearance alone doesn’t tell the whole story. A cosmetic difference doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong with the fruit. Its actual condition and quality matter, too.

🍏 And when it comes to c***r, there’s even more to consider.

At Sheltered Valley, Paul looks beyond the surface when selecting apples for the c***r-making process. Different varieties bring different characteristics, including sugar, acidity, tannins, and aromatics, all of which can influence the finished c***r.

It’s a reminder that the fruit behind the bottle has a story long before it reaches the press.

Agriculture isn’t about every apple looking identical. It’s about understanding the fruit, its characteristics, and what it can bring to the process.

So we want to know…
Would you still choose an apple if it looked a little different? 👀🍎
Tell us in the comments! 👇

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10/10/2026

10/09/2026

🍎 Bobbing into the weekend! 🍂

A little fall fun, a few crisp apples, and a reason to embrace the season.

We hope your weekend is full of good company, cozy moments, and a little autumn adventure. 🍏

So tell us… what’s on your fall weekend agenda? 👀

Drop your plans in the comments! ⬇️

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10/08/2026

🍎 60 VARIETIES 🍎 That number might sound like a fun fact, but for Sheltered Valley, it’s part of what makes the c***r-making process so interesting.

SVC works with around 60 different apple varieties, and they don’t all bring the same characteristics to the process.

Some contribute more sugar.
Some bring acidity or tartness.
Some bring tannins and structure.
Some develop especially noticeable aromatics.
And some bring combinations that can take the c***r in a completely different direction.

That means apple selection isn’t simply about finding an apple that tastes good.
It’s about understanding what that apple can contribute to the finished c***r.

Pink Lady brings forward fruity and floral aromatics. Suncrisp brings noticeable tannins and a drier character. Chestnut Crab Apple brings high sugar, stronger flavor, and its own distinctive character.

And those are just a few of the varieties in the story.

The apple doesn’t just start the c***r. It helps shape where the story goes. 🍎🥂

So now we want to know:

Which variety would you want to taste as a c***r? 👀

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10/08/2026

POV: Your enjoying your favorite fall moments + a glass of your favorite Sheltered Valley C***r 🍻 🍏

Pumpkin carving.
Pizza and a movie.
A puzzle spread across the table.
A night around the fire.

Whatever your version of a perfect fall evening looks like.
Because sometimes the best plans are the simple ones.

So now we’re curious...

What’s the fall moment you’d pair with a glass of Sheltered Valley? 🍎🥂

Tell us yours below👇

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10/07/2026

🍎 When you think about an apple, you might think about sweetness, crunch, a pie, or something picked fresh from the tree 🍎 But when Paul looks at an apple, he’s thinking about what it can bring to a c***r.

Sugar.
Acidity.
Tannins.
Aromatics.
Flavor.

Different varieties can bring different combinations of those characteristics, and those differences can influence how a c***r develops from the fruit all the way through fermentation and into the finished pour.

That’s why the variety matters.

At Sheltered Valley, Paul works with around 60 different apple varieties, each with its own characteristics and possibilities. Some bring forward aromatics. Some bring tannins and structure. Some bring acidity. Some bring higher sugar or a completely different flavor profile.

And sometimes, what an apple needs is simply more time.

Pink Lady.
Chestnut Crab Apple.
Suncrisp.
Crunch A Bunch.
W**esap.
McIntosh.

These are just a few of the apples behind the process.

The apple doesn’t just start the c***r. The apple helps shape where the story goes🍎🥂

Swipe through to meet a few of the varieties Paul works with and discover why the fruit behind the bottle matters.

Which apple would you be most curious to taste? 👀

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10/07/2026

We’re curious,,, If you could walk into an apple orchard right now and pick one variety to take home, what are you choosing?

🍎 Honeycrisp
🍏 Granny Smith
🍎 Pink Lady
🍏 McIntosh
🍎 Something else?

We want to know your pick 👀

Tell us in the comments! ⤵️

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10/05/2026

What happens when you start with sweet c***r, bring a blend of apples into the story, and let fermentation take it somewhere new?

You get a c***r with a character all its own.

Orchard Press is dry and quite tart, with a moderate apple character and subtle hints of kombucha. Paul describes the acidity and sour character as part of what develops through the fermentation process.

It’s a good reminder that the finished c***r isn’t simply a reflection of the apple. The fruit, the blend, and the fermentation all play a role in shaping what ends up in your glass.

This is the beginning of our Meet the Apples series, where we’ll be taking a closer look at the fruit behind the c***r and the characteristics that make each one interesting.

And if Orchard Press has you curious…

Want to try a taste? Find Orchard Press online and discover the pour for yourself. 🍎🥂

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10/05/2026