The Black Twig apple is a seedling of Winesap that originated in northeast Tennessee in the early 1800s. The has a nutty texture and the resultant cider has spicy notes that make it unique. In recent studies at Virginia Tech, the Black Twig apple has shown to have relatively high tannin levels when compared to other American cider varieties.

Flavor: Light body with notes of lemon, green apple, and birch bark with a crisp finish

Food Pairings: Lighter cheeses like fresh chevre and ricotta; shrimp scampi; oysters

The Black Twig's parent, Winesap, is a classic mid-Atlantic cider apple from Albemarle's home state of Virginia. Have a little fun and try this Black Twig along side one of Albemarle's signature bottles of .