Made in Tennessee Since 2023
Our Story
From the muscadine vines of Monroe County to your glass — the story of Cider Horse.
How It Started
Born from the Vine
Cider Horse was born in 2023 at Tsali Notch Vineyard — a place where the land tells its own story. Tsali Notch had long been celebrated for its award-winning muscadine wines, but the team saw an opportunity to bring something new to the table: a bold, refreshing hard cider that captured the wild character of the muscadine grape.
The result was Cider Horse — a 6.5% ABV hard cider crafted from muscadine fruit grown right here on the vineyard's 202 acres, blended with apples from the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. Light, crisp, and unapologetically Tennessee.
The name? A nod to the spirited, untamed nature of the muscadine — and the wild beauty of the land it grows on. Rein in a little wild spirit. Tame your thirst with Cider Horse.
Year Founded
Acres of Vineyard
Muscadine Vines
Tsali Notch Vineyard
Tennessee's Largest Muscadine Vineyard
Nestled in Monroe County, Tennessee, within the picturesque Tennessee Overhill Heritage Area and en route to the breathtaking Cherohala Skyway, Tsali Notch Vineyard is a hidden gem surrounded by stunning mountain vistas.
Named for the historic Cherokee leader Tsali, the vineyard spans 202 acres with over 6,000 vines flourishing on 21 miles of trellis. The estate grows six varieties of muscadine — the bold, antioxidant-rich grape native to the American Southeast.
Every fall, the public is invited to pick muscadines right off the vine. It's a time of celebration, connection, and the kind of joy that only comes from being close to the land.
Red (Dark)
Nesbit, Noble
White (Bronze)
Carlos, Doreen, Magnolia, Sterling
What We Stand For
Our Values
Locally Grown
Every drop of Cider Horse starts with fruit grown on Tsali Notch's 202-acre vineyard in Monroe County, Tennessee — Tennessee's largest muscadine vineyard.
Eco-Conscious
Muscadines at Tsali Notch are nurtured without chemicals, allowing nature's protection to flow into every bottle. Sustainable farming is not a trend here — it's a way of life.
Rooted in Heritage
Named for the legendary Cherokee leader Tsali, this land carries deep cultural significance. We honor that heritage in everything we grow and craft.
Award-Winning Quality
Tsali Notch wines and ciders have earned numerous accolades. We bring that same dedication to quality and craft to every bottle of Cider Horse.
Part of the Family
A Tsali Notch Brand
Cider Horse is proudly crafted under the Tsali Notch Vineyard family of products. Tsali Notch is Tennessee's largest producer of muscadine grapes and an award-winning destination winery in Madisonville, Tennessee.
Beyond cider and wine, Tsali Notch offers weddings, reunions, special events, and seasonal grape-picking experiences. Visit the vineyard tasting room, The Upper Barn, or The Jackson Lounge — a lovingly restored 19th-century farmhouse.
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