Merridale Estate Cidery winery

Merridale Estate Cidery is located in Cobble Hill, just 40 minutes from Victoria in the The Cowichan Valley . The newly open Cider House provides a unique venue surrounded by the orchards where you can enjoy tastings and lunch. Merridale is said to be BC's first estate cidery. Owned by Janet Docherty Albert Piggott is the cider master. Plans are under way to make the farm more suited to visitors. The farm is located near Mill Bay. Some of the varieties of apples grown include Dabinett, Tremlett's Bitter, Frequin Rouge, Hauxapfel, Chisel Jersey, and Bulmer Norman to name a few.