Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch

, and in small batches pressed into sweet cider, which is fresh, pure apple juice with nothing added, nothing needed. The amber beverage is U.V treated, bottled, and plunged into a freezer at 0 degrees, where the delicate tree-fresh flavor of the fragrant apples is captured for you to savor. Founder Ken Ratzlaff's great-grandfather bought the home ranch back in the early days, and the family has carefully tended the Gravensteins, Golden, Rome and Granny Smiths ever since. The sturdy old trees have outlived the sturdy folks who planted them, but there on the ranch, Ken still feels close to his great-granddad, his granddad, and his dad, especially at Pickin' time. For over a quarter-century, each year's harvest has been pressed to make The famous Apple-a-day apple juice, also known as cider. Tradition is still carried out today by current owner, Mike Zarras with the same care and finesse, Producing Sonoma county's most awarded fresh apple cider. "PROPER SIPPIN"

On a hot afternoon or a balmy evening, trickle the cider over cracked ice in a tall grass. For a lighter punch add a little water or your favorite clear carbonated drink. If you make the mistake of freezing "cidersickles" for the kids, you'll
soon have to freeze more! A half-frozen "cider-slush" will cool the hottest summer day! On a chilly winter night or at a holiday party add a dash of cinnamon sticks and cloves in an orange and serve the cider in a big mug, steaming hot. Apple-A-Day est.1979

CRUNCHIEST APPLES YOU'VE EVER SIPPED! Is It Fresh Apple Juice, Or Is it Sweet Cider? Yes! Have you ever wondered about the definition of the word "cider"? Here's what Webster's Dictionary says about it:

"Cider: The juice pressed from apples,
used as a beverage or for making vinegar,
Sweet cider is unfermented juice, hard
cider is fermented juice. The word was
formerly used to signify the juice of other
fruits." Look For APPLE-A-DAY Apple Juice At Your local Neighborhood market, Health Food Store, or online retailer. You can also visit Us At Ratzlaff Ranch with u-pick available in the fall. Season dates vary dependent on crops.
13128 Occidental Rd. Sebastopol, Ca. 95472