My first memory of collecting fruit took place as a child in New Jersey high up in a crab apple tree.  My grandmother, Apple Annie, and I would press those apples in the front yard using her green basket press. Fast forward three decades to a Colorado front yard where now it was my daughter picking fruit from an old apple tree. From this tree's bounty in 2014, I would ferment my first cider. 

We have spent many hours planting, observing and caring for fruiting trees, bushes and vines. Fruit grown in a good and honest manner that respects and protects the environment, animals and people is very important to our low-intervention winemaking style. All of the vineyards, orchards, ranches and farms we associate with are worked organically or beyond and care deeply about the soil. 

durham cider + wine co. utilizes nature's generosity through the magical meanderings of natural fermentation. The fruit is allowed to speak then gently guided towards balance with minimal manipulation.  

For a cider or wine to truly become a beautiful beverage it needs to be openly available in a welcoming manner to all showing interest while treating everyone involved with respect. 

  

Enjoy the juice!

 

Rob Durham

Fermenter of Fruits and Pommelier