New Welch's Sparkling Apple Cider (wine, substitute, meal, gourmet)

[Pink Jazz]

It looks like Welch's has introduced a new product this fall, a Sparkling Apple Cider. I picked up a bottle today at Target to try it soon. Apparently they are trying to go in direct competition with Martinelli's. I usually buy the Sparkling Rosé, but I decided to give this a try and will share my review soon. The Sparkling Red and White Grape Juices are way too sweet; the Rosé is much more refreshing. I hope the Sparkling Cider is good.

I think Welch's might have discontinued the Sparkling Mimosa, which Target previously carried but apparently replaced it with the Sparkling Cider.

[Crazy4Chickens]

I can't recall if I've tried the sparkling cider by welch's or not. I thought that they've had that out for a while and we tried it a couple years ago, but maybe that was something else by a different brand.

I am a Martinelli's fan. For special occasions in our household we drink that instead of wine or champagne. I can usually find a good deal on it around the holidays and I stock up for the rest of the year.

Please do let us know what you think of the welch's.

[Pink Jazz]

Originally Posted by Crazy4Chickens

I can't recall if I've tried the sparkling cider by welch's or not. I thought that they've had that out for a while and we tried it a couple years ago, but maybe that was something else by a different brand.

I am a Martinelli's fan. For special occasions in our household we drink that instead of wine or champagne. I can usually find a good deal on it around the holidays and I stock up for the rest of the year.

Please do let us know what you think of the welch's.

The Welch's Sparkling Cider was just introduced this fall. Apparently they are trying to directly compete with Martinelli's. The only other major brand of sparkling cider before Welch's came out with theirs that I know about is R.W. Knudsen, which I don't see as much as I used to.

Interestingly Martinelli's has a Blush Cider, which is Apple Raspberry flavored.

[vision33r]

Sparkling Apple Cider or simply apple flavored soda is a big thing in Latin America and in Asia. It's never taken off in America.

It seems Americans only drink colas and lemon sodas. Where as in Latin and Asia there are so many different flavored sodas. I don't think Americans would ever drink Apple or Melon flavor sodas while it is such a big thing in Asia.

[Pink Jazz]

Originally Posted by vision33r

Sparkling Apple Cider or simply apple flavored soda is a big thing in Latin America and in Asia. It's never taken off in America.

It seems Americans only drink colas and lemon sodas. Where as in Latin and Asia there are so many different flavored sodas. I don't think Americans would ever drink Apple or Melon flavor sodas while it is such a big thing in Asia.

Martinelli's is somewhat popular in the western United States, particularly during the holidays. As stated, Welch's is trying to compete. So far I have only seen the Cider at Target, replacing the Mimosa.

[Jkgourmet]

I'll stick with cabernet.

[Pink Jazz]

Originally Posted by Jkgourmet

I'll stick with cabernet.

I don't drink alcohol, so the Welch's drinks are the best substitute for me. Perhaps the Cider will become my fall/winter drink, while the Rosé will be my spring/summer drink.

[kettlepot]

Originally Posted by Pink Jazz

The Sparkling Red and White Grape Juices are way too sweet;

Ain't THAT the truth!

There are a lot things out there that could use less sweet and more flavor.

[Pink Jazz]

Originally Posted by kettlepot

Ain't THAT the truth!

There are a lot things out there that could use less sweet and more flavor.

Yes, I prefer a drink to have with a fancy meal to be refreshing with the right amount of sweetness, not liquid candy.

[562026]

I've been drinking Martinelli's for 40 years. I'm surprised it has taken this long for another major brand to make a competing product.