Sparkle-Season Ciders

The Pilgrims' drink is trending once again: lower in alcohol than wine, with sophisticated heirloom-apple flavors and festive notes of berry, citrus and ginger

- JOSHUA M. BERNSTEIN

CORES VALUED Orchard views, from left: pink-fleshed Mountain Rose apples destined for Bauman's Cider Company's cider of the same name; the orchard and the cider garden at Finnriver Farm & Cidery.