Cideries

The history of cider making in the Finger Lakes goes back hundreds of years, and is among one of the more artisinal crafts in the region. Just as the Finger Lakes are renowned for their wineries, the region also boasts a growing number of craft cideries and a budding cider trail. These cideries produce a diverse range of ciders using locally sourced apples and other fruits, resulting in a variety of flavors and styles to sample. From dry and crisp to sweet and fruity, cider tastings offer a delicious and refreshing alternative to wine tasting. ome cideries offer guided tours of their facilities, providing insight into the cider-making process from orchard to bottle. Visitors can learn about the different apple varieties used in cider production, as well as the fermentation and aging techniques that contribute to the final product.