EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 9 MIN
What are apple grape co-ferments? The rise of fruit wines in America
from American Wine Rebel Show · host American Wine Rebel
Apple wine? Apple cider? Apple & grape co-ferments? Let’s clear this up. In today’s episode, we dig into the line between cider and wine, and how American producers have been experimenting with fruit & grape co-ferments for far longer than you might think. From early settler fermentations to today’s modern craft winemakers, fruit fermentation has shaped American wine culture for centuries. Whether you’re team hard cider or team wine, this episode breaks down the history and why these bottles deserve a place in the conversation about U.S. wine. 00:00 Intro 00:47 History of fruit wine 02:54 Cider vs. Wine – What’s the actual difference? 03:53 Tasting: Mari Vineyard’s Drolly Ambra 06:54 Tasting: Rose Hill Chiffoner If you love discovering America’s best-kept wine secrets, subscribe for more deep dives into overlooked grapes, experimental winemakers, and the regions rewriting the rules.
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Apple wine? Apple cider? Apple & grape co-ferments? Let’s clear this up.In today’s episode, we dig into the line between cider and wine, and how American producers have been experimenting with fruit & grape co-ferments for far longer than you might think. From early settler fermentations to today’s modern craft winemakers, fruit fermentation has shaped American wine culture for centuries.Whether you’re team hard cider or team wine, this episode breaks down the history and why these bottles deserve a place in the conversation about U.S. wine.00:00 Intro00:47 History of fruit wine02:54 Cider vs. Wine – What’s the actual difference?03:53 Tasting: Mari Vineyard’s Drolly Ambra06:54 Tasting: Rose Hill ChiffonerIf you love discovering America’s best-kept wine secrets, subscribe for more deep dives into overlooked grapes, experimental winemakers, and the regions rewriting the rules.
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