Onirique Cider (Sebastapol, Sonoma County, California)

Onirique is the French word for “Dreamlike”. This project is the Onirique desire of the Retornaz Family to share their collective energy, expression, and experience. Working at a prominent organic apple farm and cidery in Normandy, Jeremy Retornaz learned of the rich traditions and French cider making practices associated with the Calvados region, and later introduced the Onirique brand into the U.S. market. Seeing the potential for cider, and discovering the pomological potential of California's Sonoma County upon his return stateside, Onirique was created in an attempt to express this place through the lens of cider.

Onirique Cider (Sebastapol, Sonoma County, California)
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    Photo of a 750 mL bottle of Onirique Recolte Hivernale cider
    Onirique Cider - Recolte Hivernale (750 ML)
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    Photo of a 750 mL bottle of Onirique Gravenstein - Sonoma County Hard Cider
    Onirique Cider - Gravenstein (750 ML)
    Onirique Cider
    Photo of a 750 mL bottle of Onirique Recolte Automnale cider
    Onirique Cider - Recolte Automnale (750 ML)
    Onirique Cider
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    Photo of 4-bottles of cider, from left to right: Lassen Elderberry Apple, Raging Cider Town's End, Durham Big Tasty!, and Two Broads Cider I Feel Pretty
    California Cider - Variety Pack (6 or 12 Bottles)
    Press Then Press Cider Bundles
    Press Then Press Cider Club Subscription Box - Quarterly
    Press Then Press Cider Bundles

    About Onirique Cider: Onirique is the French word for “Dreamlike”. This project is the Onirique desire of the Retornaz Family to share their collective energy, expression, and experience. Working at a prominent organic apple farm and cidery in Normandy, Jeremy Retornaz learned of the rich traditions and French cider making practices associated with the Calvados region, and later introduced the Onirique brand into the U.S. market. Seeing the potential for cider, and discovering the pomological potential of California's Sonoma County upon his return stateside, Onirique was created in an attempt to express this place through the lens of cider. What results from this “Projet d’Onirique” are ciders reminiscent of Normandy, with a uniquely Californian soul. 

    With respect to the apples, Onirique Cider is made to express their qualities; you will find an intense apple characteristic in their ciders. Prolonged maceration on pulp and skins is done to this effect. When applicable, the Normandy cider tradition of Keeving is utilized. This process often results in residual sweetness, a softened tannic structure, and a refined natural carbonation.

    Onirique currently releases three ciders each vintage, highlighting the apples that ripen at different stages of the growing season in Sonoma County. Gravenstein is their early-season cider, Automnale is a blend of mid-season apples, and Hivernale features a blend of late-season apples. 

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