Albemarle CiderWorks InCider Club

What's in the box: The site does not list what comes in each shipment, but as a cidery club it centers on Albemarle CiderWorks' own artisan ciders.

Albemarle CiderWorks is a cidery and orchard in North Garden, Virginia, near Charlottesville. The InCider Club is its membership program for people who drink its cider regularly. The cidery runs alongside Vintage Virginia Apples, a nursery that sells heirloom fruit trees, so the cider comes from people who care about old apple varieties. The site lists several cider varieties and a tasting room that is open all year, with shorter hours in the fall. It also runs an Apple Harvest Festival, now in its 26th year. All of this points to a stable, long running business, not a new venture. The weak spot for shoppers is missing information. There is an InCider Club page and a member login, but the main site does not say how often shipments go out, how many bottles you get, what it costs, or which states it ships to. Alcohol shipping rules differ by state, so confirm you are eligible before you join. If you live within driving distance, the club probably makes the most sense as a way to stay close to the tasting room, events and new releases. If you live farther away, contact the cidery by phone or email to confirm the terms first. This is a credible club from a well regarded Virginia producer, held back by thin public details.