2023 Cider Competition Results

We would like to congratulate all of the winners and extend our thanks for everyone who submitted cider for the 11th annual Sweet Cider Competition and the 8th annual Craft Cider Competition.

Special thanks go out to the OAG, specifically Kelly Ciceran, Larissa Osbourne and Kelle Neufeld, the volunteers, including Leslie Huffman, Janelle Balsille, Kevin Montgomery and Ken Slingerland, and finally, thanks go out to the OCCA, Janice Ruddock and Sara Boyd for their knowledge and experience in assisting throughout the competitions.

Sweet Cider

1st Place: Brantview Apples & Cider, Sweet Cider

2nd Place: Delhaven Orchards Ltd, Delhaven Orchards Sweet Apple Cider

3rd Place: Loughborough Heritage Orchard, Heritage Apple Cider

Heritage/Traditional Craft Cider

1st Place: Loch Mor Cider Company, Kingston Black

2nd Place: West Avenue Cider Ltd, Heritage Dry

3rd Place: Georgian Hills Vineyards, Ardiel Apple Dry Cider

Heritage/Traditional Craft Cider

1st Place: Loch Mor Cider Company, Kingston Black

2nd Place: West Avenue Cider Ltd, Heritage Dry

3rd Place: Georgian Hills Vineyards, Ardiel Apple Dry Cider

Specialty Craft Cider

1st Place: Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery, Forbidden Hopped

2nd Place: Loch Mor Cider Company, Sour Cherry

3rd Place: Shiny Apple Cider, Shiny Apple Cider Pineapple Mango