If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, does a glass of cider do the trick? We like to think so.

The sparkling ciders by Quebecois Cidrerie Michel Jodoin ($18.95) are this summer’s backyard bevy.

Refreshingly light, the ciders are a balance of tart and sweet with an easy finish, perfect as aperitifs or paired with anything from cheese to crepes.

Cidrerie tip: Add the sparkling cider to orange juice for a fresh take on a mimosa. Oh how we love them apples.

At J. Webb Wine Merchant, Glenmore Landing, 1600 90th Ave. SW,
 Calgary, 403-253-9463, www.jwebb.net