Cider History in the Nelson and Tasman Region

Cider has a rich heritage in the Nelson/Tasman Region. Essentially Redwood Cellars (1947) and Rochdale Cider (1945) (McCashins) are the two longest established Cider producers. In recent times they have been joined by Peckhams Cider – specialising in traditional English style Cider, and a number of breweries complementing their beer range with a Cider. Between them Nelson produces around 60% of all the Cider produced in New Zealand. Nelson/Tasman is New Zealand’s second largest apple growing region and produces around a third of New Zealand’s apples (and the best quality!). A highly suitable location for The New Zealand Cider Festival!

Here are some fantastic images thanks to McCashins Brewery & Redwood Cider Co.
Bill Peck - Rochdale Cider Factory - Peck Family Collection
“It was absolutely fabulous. It threw such a wide range of Cider makers together in the one place and gave a voice to the smaller players. It was really great for the Cider makers to be able to network through the day. The other great thing about the Cider Festival was that it was purely focused on Cider and everyone is there for the cider. It was really well organised and attended. The weather was poor but everyone was buzzing. It was a huge success so the second one can only be better.” – Caroline Peckham, of Peckham’s Cider.

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The New Zealand Cider Festival has received sponsorship funding for this year’s event from the Nelson Events Marketing & Development Programme,
which is funded by the Nelson City Council to stimulate Nelson City’s economy.
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