As the weather starts shifting and the days get shorter, I find myself reaching mostly for ciders that are rich with with prominent tannins. These are the ciders I've recently tasted that all work really well paired with an array of fall season foods. 

Pssst: The 12-bottle bundle includes both my picks and Erik's current staff picks and comes at a discount (basically a free cider if you buy both bundles). 

*Note the ciders pictured are not necessarily what is in the bundle; what's listed below is what is included in this bundle.

1. South Hill Cider, String Theory (750 mL) - From one of my longtime favorite cider makers, this cider is made from a blend of Dabinett, Chisel Jersey, Geneva Tremlett's, and Granny Smith apples. Wild fermented slowly over 7 months, and then bottled Pét Nat for a natural sparkle. Rich and well-balanced.

2. Oliver's Cider & Perry - Juiced Perry (750 mL)- As the name implies, this is a nice and juicy perry! Made from a blend of at least 40 different perry pear varietals from an orchard in Ocle Pychard, near Oliver's cidery in the UK. Sparkling with medium sweetness, mouthwatering acidity, and integrated tannins.

3. Western Cider - Golden Russet (750 mL) -  Made from one of my favorite cider (and eating) apples, the Golden Russet. Light bodied at first sip, with floral and tropical notes followed by a wash of juicy acidity and velvety tannins that linger on the finish. 

4. Raging Cider & Mead - Got Crabs!?!? Series IV (500 mL) - Got Crabs is always one of my favorite regular releases from Raging Cider. This release (series #4) is made from a blend of six different crabapples: Hyslop, Hewes, Floribunda, Lost Crab, Transcendent, and Evereste. Dry with fruity aromas, nice acidity, and grippy astringent tannins. Notes of black cherry, lime zest, violet, and slate.

5. Liberty Ciderworks - Cidermaker's Blend (750 mL) - This cider features two classic Bittersweet varieties in Dabinett and Chisel Jersey, blended with a cider made mostly of McIntosh apples which give it great aromatics. Slightly off-dry and full-bodied with rich leathery tannins and light phenolics.

6. Brooklyn Cider House - Porter's Perfection (750 mL) - Porter's Perfection apples just may be my favorite cider apple variety, and this cider from Brooklyn Cider House does not disappoint. This cider drinks dry and fruity with bright tartness and pithy tannins. 


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