Always a fun experience. More expensive then the farms nearby and they also charge an entrance fee,…read morebut you get to picnic and hang out when weather is nice.

What a beautiful place! We went for lunch, sitting in the back, at the terrace. The waiter was…read moresuper fantastic. We opt it for the lunch menu which includes a cider drink, entrée, main dish, desert and a coffee, just for 35$. I had the sparkling apple cider, which tasted like apple juice. Then a very delicious garden salad, followed by poached salmon with white beans in the tomato sauce. It was perfectly cooked and tasted heavenly. Then for dessert, we mixed fruits with delicious cream and cold latte. Everything was beautifully presented and they tasted really good. Post lunch, we went walk in their fields where apple grow. It was serene. Definitely, recommended.

yuzu ginger cider drink is great. as described it is in fact "an adventurous blend of cider,…read morecitrus, and spice". delicious

In the midst of peak Vermont beauty, lies a cidery straight from apple heaven. The ciders are…read moreperfection, truly embracing what it means to be an apple. In all seriousness, Shacksbury makes delicious ciders and this tasting room was cozy and comfortable. There is a cider for any kind of palate- there are hoppy ones and sweet ones, dry ones and pink ones. We loved it!

My daughter and I stopped in for a wine tasting, relatively close to closing time. The person…read moreworking the tasting counter was very gracious, welcomed us in, and took her time explaining all of the characteristics of the wines that we were tasting. She was friendly and very gracious, we did not feel rushed at all. She listened to our preferences and made recommendations. The winds were all delicious, we left with many bottles for ourselves and to share with family. The late harvest (Vendange Tardive) wine is amazing, highly recommend.

Not quite done for the day, it's time for another round of drinks and food. Citizen Cider was open…read moreuntil 8 so when I got here in a rainstorm at 7, it was quiet. Still serving and happy for the business. I chose a pint of The Unified Press and an order of the Crispy Brussels, both of which arrived swiftly. The cider was semi-dry with just a bit of sweetness. A perfect nightcap. The Brussels sprouts was a big portion and half of it went into a to go box. But the first half, I enjoyed very much until it was closing time. This was a lovely way to end my day of exploring Burlington. Nice warm spot, friendly service and great eats/drinks. I am only bummed that they were sold out of their non-alcoholic The Clean Mayor to bring a pack back home to my wife. [Review 1657 of 2024 - 146 in Vermont - 22680 overall]

Stopped by on a Tuesday evening. We sat at a high top table, and a gentleman came to serve us from…read morethe bar. Nice selection of ciders to choose from. We sampled a variety of them before choosing full pours of the Unified Press (standard cider), and Wit's Up (a bit hoppier, perfect for us IPA lovers). Weren't really a fan of their other selections, as we felt the added in flavors overpowered the appley flavor. Ordered a double patty burger, which was pretty tasty and juicy. Fries were extra. Overall, okay cider, good food, and good service. Probably a 3 for the cider, but service and food bump it to a 4.

Type. . . . . . . . . . ..Cidery Tasting Room and Farm Tour…read more Level. . . . . . . . . . .High Location. . . . . . . .Rural Farm Prices. . . . . . . . . .High, Typical Tap Selection. . . .No Bottle Selection. .High, 10+ Samplers. . . . . . ..Yes, Tasting Flight, Bottle Pours Full Pours. . . . . . .No Beer Level. . . . . ..Cider Level High Food. . . . . . . . . . .No Food Level. . . . ..n/a Staff. . . . . . . . . . ..Friendly, Engaging Growlers. . . . . . ..No Noise Level. . . . .Quiet Décor. . . . . . . . . .Barn, All Wood, Cellar Good for Kids. . .Possibly Parking. . . . . . . ..Private Lot WiFi. . . . . . . . . . .Unknown Cash Only. . . . . .No Recommended. .Yes and No Comments: This is similar to La Face in that they have a bigger "to do" about their tasting room with signs around Hemmingford and a large lot. Came in here and we were the only ones like in the other two cideries. The big difference here is that Du Minot makes A LOT of ciders of all types. The woman helping us guided us through their portfolio and let us try just about everything they offered from bottle pours including pours of specialties and old vintages. Lots of fun. However, most of what they make is okay and not stellar and almost everything can be bought at Marche des Saveurs in Jean Talon Market in Montreal. So go here for the experience, not for specific bottle hunting. I loved trying the ciders and the staff was hilarious and good spirited though possibly already drunk.

Domaine Cartier-Potelle is located in an enchanting site on the south flank of Mont Rougemont. The…read moreDomaine is specialized in making high-quality Quebec products, such as apple ciders and wines, you can also go there for apple picking. I went there on a Sunday morning (yes, it's never too early for a drink or two), it was quiet and peaceful, exactly what I needed. In the lobby, I was welcomed by a young lady who explained to me the different tasting options: 4 wines and ciders at their tasting counter for $5 or the Signature Tasting menu for $25, which comes with the tasting of 5 products and a selection of Quebec cheeses and appetizers. I decided to try their Signature option, and took a seat at their terrace, which offers a breathtaking view of the region. The menu was perfect, each product was well explained to me and well-paired. Then, I went for a walk in the orchards of the estate and relaxed in their colorful chairs. It was a very nice experience, I will return for sure.

A family tradition every year, sometimes a couple of times in the fall. by far our favorite…read moreorchard! Incredible donuts. Friendly staff!

Everything you love about fall in one central location!!…read more This cute little farm/orchard/bakery/cider mill/pumpkin patch is where to go! You are able to pick your own apples, or sit amongst the pumpkins in front while eating donuts and sticky buns, and chugging down the most amazing cider! If you wake to the back of the farm you can see their cabbage patch and the pumpkin rows. The staff there was amazing, so friendly and helpful! Walked us through the process of creating apple cider, which by the way... was the most amazing cider. My girlfriends and I downed cider donuts (yum), sticky buns (amazing!), cider (the best), and blue berry turnover (heaven). And lets not forget, this wonderful find's backdrop is a mountain of foliage. A must visit!

Excellent experience, surprised at the variety of the cider products. Guide was so pleasant and…read moreinformative. Ice wine was definite fave

Anatomically, the liver is a special organ. It detoxifies stuff, aids in digestion (prob my fave…read morebodily function), and is only found in animals with backbones. Livers even taste good (ILY foie gras). Livers are great and pink is pretty, so in general, drinking booze in moderation is recommended. But. If i were to choose a cider to drink to absurd Dionysian excess, the ciders of Mssr. Michel Jodoin are in my Top 3 of FUCKING GREAT CRAFT CIDERS that I choose to buy by the case whenever I visit my beloved MTL and choose to partake in an abusive relationship with my liver. Correction: the liver is a VERY special organ. The liver is the only visceral organ with the magic ability to regenerate. New livers for all! Drink this cider! :)

Visiting from Scotland and I had never been apple picking before so this was such a fun and cool…read moreexperience, we got driven to the Apple trees and orchards in a wagon and then free to roam and pick from a variety of different apples including gala apples, Mackintosh and Lobo amongst many more. Lobo apples are delicious! There's ladders for those hard to reach apples and plenty of children's parks around and even a little farm with goats and chickens so a great day out for all the family!

It's our annual tradition to go apple picking and while you could probably get great apples at…read moreother orchards with less crowds, you'll miss out on the restauraunt, boutique, bistro, live band, park, petting farm, and picnic grounds that makes Verger LaFrance so popular. If you go during peak apple picking season in September, expect to find large crowds everywhere! If you go in the beginning of October, it is much less crowded and you may even be able to find an available ladder in the orchard. I personally prefer visiting in the first two weeks of October since you can pick Cortland apples as they're the last type of apple to ripen and they keep really well. In September, it's too early for them and they're usually very small and unripe. What to know about visiting during covid is that you're not allowed to eat the apples in the orchard but then again, there's no enforcement of it so people do so anyway. There are lines to go into the boutique and bistro but you have the music of the live band to keep you entertained while you wait. They make some sought after apple donuts and the best place to pick up the donuts are at the Bistro. You can get them fresh out of the fryer and it's 6 for $13.75. They're not as appley as I had hoped, rather they're very doughy and cinnamony. They're best eaten fresh. We warmed them up in the oven the next day but not as good. So my advice is to get what you can eat immediately. If you want honeycrisp apples, those are available outside the boutique already picked, available in 3 sizes: 3lb, 5lb and 10lb. You can also buy other pre-picked apples and mini sour apples. There's a very tall sour mini apple tree located at one of the intersections in the orchard and the kiddies love eating them. If you're going during peak season, go early because the crowds swell as the day progresses. There's tons of parking around so that part isn't a problem. Since they're open year round, you could save the visits to the boutique for another time and avoid the crowds.