Our ciders
All of our ciders are created using high-quality, hand-picked fruit cultivated on our very own Blue Bee Orchard. We looked to France and their long history of cider production for inspiration, and so our products showcase the best of both old and new world cider-making techniques.
Each cider reflects the unique flavours and personality of the Okanagan valley, or, as the French say, the “goût du terroir.” Gluten-free and never too sweet, our ciders let the natural fruit flavours and aromatics shine through, while having the perfect amount of bubble to enhance each sip.
Sparkling Strawberry, Apple & Pear
Traditional Method Brut Pear
This is a beautifully structured and balanced dry cider that has been specially produced in the traditional method, undergoing secondary in-bottle fermentation and using the finest Bartlett pears hand-picked on-site from our own Blue Bee orchard. Enjoy a light and delicate mouthfeel, an ultra-fine bubble and hints of natural pear that linger through the finish in this truly distinctive beverage.
10%alc/vol – 750ml
Sparkling Apple & Apricot
Sparkling Apple, Carrot & Ginger Cider
Granny Smith apples and earthy carrots are underlined with a hint of ginger in this ultra unique, off-dry cider. Taste is dry and refreshing with lively acidity and playful spiciness coming from the ginger. Freshness and fruitiness dominate the palate all the way to a long, lingering finish. Vegan, Gluten-free.
8%alc/vol – 750ml
Pear Charmat Cider
Our signature cider, perfect for a special occasion, yet still has a place at any table. Currently available
exclusively online and at our tasting room.
Lively, fresh, bubbly cider made exclusively with Bartlett pears from our own orchard. The cider undergoes secondary fermentation in-tank, preserving the fresh pear and orchard fruit aromas. Creamy, light and dry with a long, fruity finish. Gluten-free, vegan.
8%alc/vol – 750ml
Sparkling Pear Cider
A dry, delicate and rich cider. This is an elegant prosecco-style cider made of Bartlett pears with good acidity and wonderfully complex fruit flavours. Gluten-free, vegan.
8%alc/vol – 750ml
Sparkling Apple & Pear Cider
This fresh and fruity sparkling cider offers attractive peach, Granny Smith apple and Bartlett pear aromas. This is an off-dry, graceful, sparkling cider with a creamy texture, good, ripe, stonefruit flavours and a pleasing finish. Gluten-free, vegan.
8%alc/vol – 750ml
Sparkling White Currant, Apple & Honey Cider
Delicate clover honey lends a touch of natural sweetness to our orchard-grown white currants and tangy, early-picked McIntosh apples.
This unique off-dry cider offers a rich bouquet of honey and fresh, crisp red apple with hints of kiwi, sour cherries and white pepper. There are undertones of roses and sage, and a medium to long peachy finish with fine bubbles. Gluten-free.
8%alc/vol – 375ml
Sparkling Red Currant, Apple & Honey Cider
Red currants grown on-site are blended with sharp Granny Smith apples and perfectly balanced with fragrant clover honey.
This cider is off-dry and presents traditional European red currants with a touch of black pepper, freshly picked blackberries and crisp, green apple. Strong and inviting secondary flavours of raspberry and cranberry are present, with medium to long fresh rhubarb finish and lively bubbles. Gluten-free.
8%alc/vol – 375ml
Sparkling Black Currant, Apple & Honey Cider
We’ve taken our own juicy black currants and combined them with tart, early-picked McIntosh apples and a hint of organic clover honey.
This off-dry cider is full of ripe, rich flavours of cassis, strawberry jam, peach and raspberry with a hint of vanilla and chocolate. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced with touches of black currant and crushed cherry pit. This gives a lovely tartness, which is then slightly softened by fine bubbles. Gluten-free.
8%alc/vol – 375ml
Sparkling Cherry Apple & Pear Cider
8%alc/vol – 750ml
About La Petite Abeille
We named our cidery La Petite Abeille, or, the Little Bee. Bees are important to us for a couple of reasons. Not only do we recognize that bees are crucial to the pollination of our orchard and the health of the planet, but the bee has been a prominent symbol throughout French history, so we thought of the bee as a fitting ode to the place that initially inspired us to make our special sparkling-style cider.
With a wink and a nod to French cider-making savoir-faire, we have found our passion in creating bubbly, chic ciders right here on the Naramata Bench, and are so pleased to have our ciders find a place at your table.
Santé!
Reservations Recommended
Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows. (Reservations will be prioritized.)
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TASTING ROOM
2024 Tasting Room Hours
Open Easter Weekend (Friday – Monday), then Saturdays and Sundays until the end of April. 12pm – 5pm.
Open Thursday – Sunday for the month of May. (Open Victoria Day) 12pm – 5pm.
Open Thursday – Monday for the month of June. 12pm – 5pm.
Open 7 days a week, 11am – 5pm.
Open Thursday – Monday until the end of September. 12pm – 5pm.
Open Thanksgiving weekend Oct 6 – 9 and October 13 – 15. 12pm – 5pm
Online Orders
We are still processing online orders year-round, both for local pick-up and for those requiring shipping. Online orders can be placed HERE
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250 . 770 . 0150
1085 Fleet Rd, Penticton, BC
info@lpacider.com
