Vintage Virginia Apples

Vintage Virginia Apples See www.albemarleciderworks.com for more information.

Vintage Virginia Apples is a small family owned and operated business located in central virginia specializing in rare and unusual apples and other tree fruits.

For those who've watched The Great British Bake-Off and lamented, "If only it took place in scenic North Garden, Virgini...
10/27/2024

For those who've watched The Great British Bake-Off and lamented, "If only it took place in scenic North Garden, Virginia": wow, do we have fantastic news for you! On Saturday, November 2nd, we will be hosting our Annual Apple Pie Contest, during our festival!

Entering is free & easy (details on our website), and the glory of winning is sweeter than cake (though there are some pretty sweet prizes, too!). Plus, each pie will be sold by the slice after the contest, with all proceeds going to the Cove Garden Ruritans, for their philanthropic efforts.

Hope to see you at the Festival!

Our 24th Annual Harvest Festival is nearly upon us! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 2nd, 10am to 5pm This ev...
10/24/2024

Our 24th Annual Harvest Festival is nearly upon us! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 2nd, 10am to 5pm

This event features live music all day, hayrides up to the ridge above the orchard, dozens of vendors, a pie contest, classes & demonstrations, food trucks, and Apple Butter & Brunswick Stew cooked over a live fire by the Cove Garden Ruritans (in the early afternoon)

For more information, visit our website! We can’t wait to see you there.
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Please note that we will not advertise for vendors in our comments or posts, and no tickets are required for this event. We are working hard to battle the 🤖s, but please do not fall for any scams. DM us directly if you have questions

The Sheffield Pink Mums are in their full glory!For the past few years, these perennials have been so prolific that we’v...
10/21/2024

The Sheffield Pink Mums are in their full glory!

For the past few years, these perennials have been so prolific that we’ve been able to propagate pots to hand out on Mother’s Day.
This year, this mama mum made 90!

If you’ve brought home one of these babies in the past few years ! We’d love to know how they’re doing

Ever wanted to plant your own home orchard? Or even a tree or two in your yard? On October 5th, we are partnering with R...
09/07/2024

Ever wanted to plant your own home orchard? Or even a tree or two in your yard?

On October 5th, we are partnering with Rich Marini (Professor of Horticulture at Penn State) to offer our yearly Planting and Planning Workshop.

Learn about site selection, soil preparation and get the tools you need to start the planning process successfully. It’s a comprehensive workshop on planning, managing and cultivating the home orchard.

Details on our linktree or website

Start your engines 🚜 August’s Cider of the Month is a single-varietal of a vintage apple: the Black Twig. This dry cider...
08/13/2024

Start your engines 🚜 August’s Cider of the Month is a single-varietal of a vintage apple: the Black Twig. This dry cider is tart & tannic, with a hint of spice on the finish. It partners well with bold flavors, and can be purchased online or in the Tasting Room for 20% off through the end of the month.
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It's August! Apple Season is not yet here, but it's on the horizon. We have an orchard full of increasingly heavy branch...
08/02/2024

It's August! Apple Season is not yet here, but it's on the horizon. We have an orchard full of increasingly heavy branches (minus the summer apples that we've picked in preparation of making Cider) and a calendar full of amazing music.

8/3 Sue Harlow

8/4 Caroline Vain

8/10 Melissa Hansen

8/11 Irish Music

8/17 LUA Project

8/18
📘Silent Book Club: bring your own book, read in quiet camaraderie, and (optionally) stay afterwards to make book loving friends
🎻BRIMS Slow Session: an opportunity for beginner musicians to bring their own instruments and play in a group setting

8/21 Trivia

8/24 Cville Jazz Congregation

8/25 Small Town Rodeo

8/31 Crozet Jam Band

Horses and apples, a perfect pairing!For those who love an adventure, we've partnered with to offer horseback rides thr...
07/29/2024

Horses and apples, a perfect pairing!

For those who love an adventure, we've partnered with to offer horseback rides through the Orchard. If you've ever wanted to explore the secret trails between the trees and in the mountains surrounding the property, this is the way! Each trip meets concludes with a round of our Cider in the Tasting Room

Contact for more details
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Dolgo Apples! "A little high acid cider bomb" as Chuck calls them. These apples are tiny, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches ...
07/26/2024

Dolgo Apples! "A little high acid cider bomb" as Chuck calls them.

These apples are tiny, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches thick and have a sharp-bitter quality that translates into great cider. They're one that we've used in our Crab Medley Cider, as well as our Jupiter's Legacy.

We're currently picking our summer apples that will be made into Cider (we won't have apples for sale until later on)

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A heart-filled thanks to all those who helped us celebrate our 15th Anniversary, and to those who helped us get there. T...
07/15/2024

A heart-filled thanks to all those who helped us celebrate our 15th Anniversary, and to those who helped us get there. This orchard, "a backyard hobby that quickly got out of control", has been the backdrop to one magical moment after another over the past quin-decennial: this weekend was no exception, and surpassed our expectations

We get a bit sentimental looking back on the photos from this date 15 years ago when then Governor, now US Senator, attended the Grand Opening of our Tasting Room (then only one room and the barn). We've grown so much since, and look forward to many more years of cultivating vintage varieties of apples, crafting Cider, and teaching the next generation to plant, graft & prune

Thanks again to all those who've supported & celebrated the fruits of our labor. May your cups runneth over (with really good Cider).

From our orchard to your glass,
Albemarle CiderWorks

Introducing our July Cider of the Month, the Old Virginia Winesap! The tasting notes of this Cider tell a story: the bod...
07/05/2024

Introducing our July Cider of the Month, the Old Virginia Winesap!

The tasting notes of this Cider tell a story: the body tastes like a tree-ripened-apple (left on the branch long enough for sugars to fully develop), with an aftertaste of steamed or baked apples (but without cinnamon). If you want a Cider that tastes distinctly like an apple, this is the one.

This crisp, dry Cider is the perfect pairing for either a summertime picnic or an internal fantasy of fall, and it's 20% off throughout July in both the Tasting Room & on our website

Pictured: an easily assembled picnic that you could recreate on our lawn. Our tasting room stocks:
🥓 a variety of cured meats
🥔 5 varieties of local potato chips
🥖baguettes baked on demand by MarieBette Cafe
🐐🧀 goat cheese from Caromont Farm
😇🧀 gouda from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
🍎🍬 "Cider Pops" from Cville Candy

Outside food is allowed, and luckily for us, both Dr. Ho's Humble Pie .hoshumblepie and Polly's Folly are nearby neighbors who offer heavier fare.

Shout out to one of the most hard-working bee-ings on the farm (and one of the top 3 dancers!). Happy Pollinator Week to...
06/21/2024

Shout out to one of the most hard-working bee-ings on the farm (and one of the top 3 dancers!). Happy Pollinator Week to the bees, butterflies, and the tiny wasps that live inside every fig
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06/20/2024

Tomorrow at Albemarle Ciderworks!

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Address

2545 Rural Ridge Lane
North Garden, VA
22959

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

(434) 297-2326

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