{"id":10781,"date":"2019-08-20T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T10:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=10781"},"modified":"2019-08-20T13:43:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T13:43:11","slug":"time-to-visit-virtue-ciderapple-season-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/time-to-visit-virtue-ciderapple-season-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Time To Visit Virtue Cider\u2026Apple Season Is Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 0 part--><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10813 size-520\" title=\"Virtue Cider - The Farm Where The Magic Happens\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"Virtue Cider Farm building surrounded by a garden of flowers and herbs\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F-760x570.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F-44x33.jpg 44w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0DD5C8AD6DFD4221A526FB9B788F616F.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1272 size-520\" title=\"Virtue Cider - They Grow Their Own Apples!\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/apple-in-the-orchard2-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"close of an apple on a tree in an orchard with the rest of apple heavy trees in the background\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/apple-in-the-orchard2-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/apple-in-the-orchard2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/apple-in-the-orchard2-760x570.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/apple-in-the-orchard2-330x247.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/apple-in-the-orchard2-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/apple-in-the-orchard2-44x33.jpg 44w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/apple-in-the-orchard2-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/apple-in-the-orchard2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10823 size-520\" title=\"Virtue Cider - Virtue's Rose...In A Can\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-520x347.jpg\" alt=\"Glass of pale pink drink in a stemless wine glass with a can of Virtue Cider Rose next to it\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-940x627.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueRose.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10817 size-520\" title=\"Virtue Cider - She Weaves Her Fabric in a demo for visitors at the Virtue Farm\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581-520x391.jpg\" alt=\"woman at an old fashioned weaver's wooden loom weaving a fabric at her outdoor tented public display\" width=\"520\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581-520x391.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581-760x572.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581-480x361.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581-44x33.jpg 44w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D4FF87AB21E0457E9AE090E25712B581.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3591 size-520\" title=\"Virtue Cider - The apples in their cider are grown on their farm next to the cider mill\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-520x287.jpg\" alt=\"apples closeup growing on an apple tree\" width=\"520\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-520x287.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-760x420.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-940x519.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-330x182.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-480x265.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-170x95.jpg 170w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275-60x33.jpg 60w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LFM_4275.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10816 size-520\" title=\"Virtue Cider - Play one of the many outdoor games at the farm\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431-520x520.jpg\" alt=\"a life size game of outdoor jenga with people playing in a green lawn area\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431-760x760.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431-33x33.jpg 33w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7856A4F3822C4CE68CB024488AD8D431.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10819 size-520\" title=\"Virtue Cider - A real farm has real farm animals....and theirs are sheep and lambs\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-520x357.jpg\" alt=\"Virtue Farm mama sheep and baby sheep standing in hay on a farm\" width=\"520\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-520x357.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-760x521.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-940x645.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-330x226.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-480x329.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep-48x33.jpg 48w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/VirtueSheep.jpg 1995w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<!-- tbc_section_separator --> <!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 1 part-->We love a visit to Virtue Cider ANY time of year. Virtue is open year round, and we are so thankful they plan excellent events &#8230; in every season. No matter when you <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.thinkreservations.com\/wickwoodinn\/reservations?_ga=2.98464479.1910279420.1534259383-318900026.1520523817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plan your getaway to Wickwood Inn<\/a>, Virtue Cider is open and introduces you to their amazing array of European style ciders made only from Michigan apples.<\/p>\n<p>For those of you who are new to Virtue Farms &amp; Cider, here&#8217;s a bit of background:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Virtue Cider is owned by Gregory Hall (former brewmaster of Goose Island Brewing) and opened in 2011.<\/li>\n<li>Hall brought his extensive knowledge and innovative style to Michigan.\u00a0 Our state is one of the finest apple growing states in the country whose climate mimics that of the great European cider making countries, England &amp; France.\u00a0 He launched Virtue in Fennville, Michigan in 2013.<\/li>\n<li>Using 100% Michigan apples from local farmers, Virtue makes cider the traditional way.<\/li>\n<li>They hand-press and ferment the apples right in the Fennville cider houses.<\/li>\n<li>The ciders age in barrels right in the Fennville cider houses.<\/li>\n<li>Each cider uses only natural ingredients and zero added sugars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;Give me yesterday&#8217;s bread, this day&#8217;s flesh, and last year&#8217;s cider.&#8221;<br \/>\n~ Benjamin Franklin<\/h3>\n<h2>Virtue&#8217;s Local Craft Hard Ciders<\/h2>\n<p>Are you thirsty yet?\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a bit about some of the amazing ciders that they handcraft at Virtue Cider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Michigan Brut<\/strong> |\u00a0this dry brut is a blend of hand-pressed heirloom apples aged in French oak barrels that features the scent of fresh apples, a touch of oak, and finishes crisp and tart. Our first love at Virtue, and the one we return to again and again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ros\u00e9<\/strong> | a blend of hand-pressed heirloom Michigan apples aged in French oak barrels. It is truly cider made like wine with floral notes and a dry, crisp finish. Our new favorite this spring and summer season. Don&#8217;t miss the Fros\u00e9 on tap when you visit!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lapinette<\/strong> |\u00a0This Norman-style cidre brut is fermented with French yeast and patiently aged for months in French oak.\u00a0Lapinette offers a complex nose of both farm and barrel, with a refreshingly dry, mineral finish. The one we reach for when in the mood for a bit more funk!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Percheron<\/strong> |\u00a0This Norman-style blend of last season&#8217;s high-acid Michigan apples is aged in French oak and re-fermented with wild yeast.\u00a0Percheron is finished with fresh pressed apple juice for a touch of sweetness. It&#8217;s hard for us to resist the notes of vanilla and the aroma of apple blossom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;Up until prohibition, an apple grown in America was far less likely to be eaten than to wind up in a barrel of cider.&#8221;<br \/>\n~ Michael Pollan<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Mitten<\/strong> |\u00a0This Michigan cider is a blend of last season&#8217;s pressed apples, aged in Bourbon barrels for up to one year, then back sweetened with this year&#8217;s fresh pressed apple juice. Think of this as the the cozy sweater of ciders &#8230; comforting every time. We look forward to the annual release party and love sipping it as we sit next to one of the\u00a0 roaring bonfire at Virtue Farms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michigan Apple<\/strong> |\u00a0semi-dry cider is made from heirloom Michigan apples, then blended with hand-pressed juice from this year&#8217;s harvest. The final cider offers the scent of ripe apples, a hint of oak, and a touch of sweetness. Virtue&#8217;s flagship cider that&#8217;s light and delicious every time we need a little extra sweetness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michigan Cherry<\/strong> |\u00a0a blend of hand-pressed heirloom Michigan apples and local cherries aged in French oak barrels. The final cider is tart and rich with a touch of sweetness. When a cider can highlight two of our favorite fruits grown right here in Southwest Michigan, crisp apples and juicy cherries, what&#8217;s not to love?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michigan Honey<\/strong> | an homage to the bees, which are imperative for pollinating the new blossoms on fruit trees in the spring. Fresh apple and honeysuckle aroma, finishing crisp with just a hint of sweetness from local honey. We are happy to help celebrate our pollinators, any time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Virtue Cider Tasting Room<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, we know figuring out your favorite is a challenge, so starting with a flight is a great beginning. Maybe book a guided tasting with a group of friends. Or, allow us to arrange for you a private tasting for two! Your tasting includes two tasting glasses and your choice of a bottle of Virtue&#8217;s best.<\/p>\n<h2>More To Do At Virtue<\/h2>\n<p>And, be sure and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.virtuecider.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit their calendar of events<\/a> so you don&#8217;t miss out. The events often feature phenomenal live music, artists of all kinds, fantastic local food, games out in the lawn, and roaring outdoor bonfires when the nights grow chill.<\/p>\n<p>No matter when you visit Virtue, be sure and spend some time checking out the farm. The 48-acres are home to an array of animals through the heritage breed rehabilitation program. Hang out with the Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs, the beautiful Icelandic Sheep, and many types of heritage breed chickens. These animals enjoy daily care in a safe environment and help keep the property trim and the soil healthy. Who knows, you may see a sheep shearing when you visit the farm!<\/p>\n<p>Finally, don&#8217;t miss the fantastic loop of trails throughout the property. Enjoy a lovely walk between pints of cider!<\/p>\n<p>Well, are you ready to reserve your getaway to Wickwood Inn and visit Virtue? Don&#8217;t delay. Call or <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.thinkreservations.com\/wickwoodinn\/reservations?_ga=2.98464479.1910279420.1534259383-318900026.1520523817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reserve online today.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; We love a visit to Virtue Cider ANY time of year. Virtue is open year round, and we are so thankful they plan excellent events &#8230; in every season. No matter when you plan your getaway to Wickwood Inn, Virtue Cider is open and introduces you to their amazing array of European style ciders [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":1272,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,61],"tags":[95,97,96,98],"class_list":["post-10781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","category-things-to-do-in-saugatuck","tag-cider","tag-hard-cider","tag-local-cider","tag-virtue-cider"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10781"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10781\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14573,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10781\/revisions\/14573"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10781"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}