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danieldumont Nov 1, 2009 07:36 AM

Where to buy 10 gallons of unfiltered, unpasteurized apple juice

I'm planning on making 10 gallons of apple champagne. Are there any orchards in Sonoma County where I can buy such a large quantity. My preference is gravenstein but I suspect it's a bit late. Thanks!
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›7 Replies . Latest Nov 3, 2009 by maria lorraine
  1. maria lorraine Nov 3, 2009 09:16 PM

    Philo Apple Farm? Their juice rocks.
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    1. rworange Nov 2, 2009 09:41 AM

      This is current as of this weekend

      Apple a Day Ratzlaff Ranch in Sebastopol has raw unfiltered unpasturized juice. You can buy this at many markets such as Berkeley Bowl, but the prices at the ranch are almost half price. Don't be surprised by it being frozen. They squeeze and freeze the juice in the field (or something like that) to keep it fresh. For years it has been my favorite local cider.

      There's another nearby farm advertising cider but it is just Apple A Day at a higher price.

      Kowslowski Farm still has their excellent Gravenstein apple cider, but don't know for sure if it is unfilitered but seems that way to me.

      I haven't tried it but Berkeley Bowl has Gravenstein apple cider. I had their Gravenstein apple sauce earlier this year which was excellent.

      Rainbow as mentioned is very good.

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      Berkeley Bowl
      2020 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703

      Ratzlaff Ranch
      13128 Occidental Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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         kuay_teow Nov 2, 2009 08:36 AM

        Rainbow Orchards makes an awesome unpasteurized apple cider. You can find them at tons of farmers markets around the bay area or you can visit their farm near Sacramento (on Apple Hill). http://www.rainboworchards.info/
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        1. Melanie Wong Nov 1, 2009 04:08 PM

          Gizdich apple juice is raw.
          http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/657912
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             Ericruo Nov 1, 2009 02:19 PM

            You'll have many more choices of apple from Walker Apples in Graton. I don't think they sell juice but ripe as of last weekend were Golden Delicious, Fuji, Pink Lady, Winesaps, Northern Spy, and my favorite, Arkansas Blacks. Their phone: (707) 823-4310

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            Walker Apples
            10955 Upp Rd, Graton, CA
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            1. Robert Lauriston Nov 1, 2009 09:05 AM

              Call Gabriel Farm.

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              Gabriel Farm
              3175 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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              1. wolfe Nov 1, 2009 08:58 AM

                Here's an old thread from Beer Board. Is California one of the state that requires pasteurization?
                http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/508447
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