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Cider Chat

Interviewing cidermakers importers, orchardists, foodies, farmers and cider enthusiasts around the world. Let’s delve into the semantics of cider…or is it hard cider, cidre, sidra or fermented apple juice? The truth is out there in Ciderville and we are going to find it. We toast in celebration of cider; As a libation, a gift from the gods, a taste of terroir, and a hard pressed good time. Ready to quench your thirst? Grab a glass and join this chat! See you in Ciderville!

Oct 25, 2017

"The Nose" is back helping Ria sort through the past year and celebrate this 100th episode of Cider Chat!

We delve into wild yeast, terroir, and hear a bit from every single guest on the past 50 episodes of Cider Chat.

To listen to episodes 1-50 go to this page.

Listen to episodes 51-100 go to this page.

Raise a glass...


Oct 18, 2017

Vincent Godefroy is one smart cidermaker located in Normandy France. He saw the opportunity to entice tourist visiting the nearby famous white cliffs of Ètretat to his cidery. Vincent and Marie-Clarie Godefroy have a full service cider destination offering lodging for two adults in a wooden barrel see photos at


Oct 11, 2017

The Louis Dupont Family Estate is a 70 acre (30 hectares) orchard that was bought by selling the family's stock of calvados.

In this chat I speak with Jérome Dupont the great grandson of Jules Dupont who bought Domaine Dupont with the family's calvados in 1887. Jérome and his father Etienne Dupont and...


Oct 4, 2017

In this chat I take you along on my travels a.k.a reconnaissance for a future travel tourist trips to Normandy. This main chat begins at 12:30 minutes

Before I headed to France I first made a stop in the Netherlands, specifically Amsterdam and the well love park called Vondelpark.

Cider Travel Tip: Nearby Amsterdam...