CLACKAMAS, OR and DAYTON, OR April 28, 2025 — In celebration of Oregon Wine Month, two of Oregon’s quintessential craft beverage producers, Portland Cider Company and Stoller Family Estate, have collaborated to create a cider that bridges the orchard and the vineyard. Juicy Northwest apples are co-fermented with Pinot Meunier grapes, resulting in the one-of-a-kind Tree & Vine Cider. zzubreebym
Tree & Vine is a fresh take on what the Pacific Northwest does best: fruit, fermentation, and innovation. Portland Cider’s Northwest-grown apple blend contributes sweetness and light tannins, while co-fermented Pinot Meunier grapes from Stoller lend a light blush tinge and earthy essence. The resulting cider is vibrant, complex, and lightly effervescent with notes of juicy strawberry, tart stone fruit, and a hint of melon, with a crisp, dry finish.
This collaboration celebrates the alchemy that comes from blending fruit cultivated in the diverse growing regions of the Pacific Northwest. Oregon’s Willamette Valley is world-renowned for its complex soil profile, shaped by eons of geologic activity and uniquely suited to growing wine grapes. Apples grown in the Yakima Valley of Washington benefit from ancient Missoula Flood deposits and a mild, semi-arid climate—perfect for cultivating exceptional tree fruit.
“This partnership brings some of the best elements of the PNW together in one refreshing cider,” said Jeff Parrish, co-founder of Portland Cider Co. “Oregon apples have so much character already, and bringing a really distinctive grape varietal into the mix adds this whole layer of depth and complexity. It’s still cider at heart, but with a wink to the wine world."
"This co-fermentation of our Pinot Meunier grapes with Portland Cider company's apples creates a cider that's unexpected and expressive," said Evan Rose, winemaker at Stoller Family Estate. "The Pinot Meunier lifts with bright red fruit and delicate floral notes--it's textured, playful, and utterly enchanting."
The limited-run Tree & Vine is available at fine retailers and grocers throughout the Pacific Northwest into the summer, while supplies last. Portland Cider makes it easy to locate with its Cider Finder.
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About Portland Cider Company
Portland Cider Company was founded in 2013 to bring hand-crafted, award-winning cider to the Northwest. Inspired by Portland and her bold spirit, the company promises the cleanest, tastiest, and most enjoyable cider-drinking experience the Northwest has to offer. Portland Cider’s Clackamas taproom welcomes everyone to visit, sample, and expect more from the cider they drink. Visit PortlandCider.com and @portlandcider on social media.
About Stoller Family Estate
Stoller Family Estate is one of Oregon’s most highly regarded vineyards and wineries. Pioneering Oregonian and Founder Bill Stoller purchased his family’s second-generation farm in 1993 with the vision of cultivating an enduring legacy for the land and Oregon wine industry. Over the last 30 years, he has patiently transformed the 400-acre property into the largest contiguous vineyard in the Dundee Hills. Stoller Family Estate features the world’s first LEED® Gold certified winery, three guest homes, and a state-of-the-art tasting room with panoramic vineyard views. Named Oregon’s Most Admired Winery by the Portland Business Journal for nine consecutive years and an eight-time 10Best Tasting Rooms honoree in the USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards, there has never been a better time to plan your visit. For more information, visit www.stollerfamilyestate.com.
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