Viive

Dry Apple Cider

David learned to make cider in the US, using traditional New England methods (based on British methods) to create dry, crisp ciders full of apple flavor.

So when our friends at Uotilan Tila mentioned to him they often had extra apples, he told them “they shouldn’t go to waste, I’ll buy them and make cider.” But one issue after another got in the way, and it took three years before we had a product, which was appropriately named “Viive.”

Winery Process

Cider is the easiest alcoholic beverage to make. Simply start with good apples, press, ferment, age, carbonate and bottle. Done.

The key step occurs in the orchard, which is why we rely upon skilled farmers to provide us with the best apples. As we are using the crop which was unsold, the mix of varieties, and the finished cider changes each year. So far, every vintage we have made has been unique but still delicious.

Wine details

5.2% Alcohol (2019 vintage) 4.5% Alcohol (2020 vintage) 6.2% Alcohol (2021 vintage)
Residual sugar <5 g/l
33 cl brown beer bottles with crown caps
Clear golden color
Best served chilled (4-8°C)