Christian Junes

Christian S. Junes is the Head Cidermaker at Wild State Cider and a Certified Pommelier™ through the American Cider Association, bringing over eight years of experience in the cider industry. Based in Duluth, Christian embraces the outdoor lifestyle—whether camping, snowboarding, fishing, or sailing, he’s happiest when surrounded by nature. At home, life is full and lively with his wife, their young daughter, another baby on the way, and a bustling crew of three dogs and three cats. Among all the apples he’s worked with, the Gravenstein holds a special place as his favorite.