The Yarlington Mill apples in this naturally sparkling cider come from an orchard close to our home in Herefordshire’s stunning Golden valley. Planted around 40 years ago, the trees were left to their own devices for around 30 years before we took on the orchard in 2017 and set about…
Raise your glass in celebration of Beltane, the Celtic festival that welcomes Summer and the sun which will nourish and provide us with a bountiful harvest in the Autumn. Fires are lit and leapt over symbolising the leaving behind of Winter’s woes to greet the green months of warmth and…
Sat around a campfire in the beautiful old orchard at Ross Cider one evening in the Summer of 2021, our friend and fellow cidermaker Albert suddenly proclaimed a startling fact. Michelin, the widely planted, famous cider apple, was not in fact Michelin. The apple we all knew and loved had…
In the Summer of 2021 we learned a startling fact. Michelin, the widely planted, famous cider apple, was not in fact Michelin. The apple we all knew and loved had been wrongly named ever since it was brought to these shores from France by the pomologist Henri Michelin in 1883.…
The best orchards are home to more than apple trees. Created entirely by human hand, in our opinion these sacred spots are one of few good marks left on our planet by our all too often destructive race. A perfect orchard will be home to trees allowed to grow old…
And as the cap pops, music to your ears You pour and everyone seems to hear And if the orchard you’re in starts displaying ripened fruits We’ll see you on the dark side of the shrew’ Harvested by hand in November 2020’s erratic weather which included everything from glorious sunshine…
Is there anything more wonderful than a sea of sweet smelling, pale pink apple blossoms dappled with soft Spring light, thrumming with the hum of wings transporting gold dust and in turn securing us a harvest? Whilst apple blossom contains both male and female reproductive organs, many varieties of apple…
This single variety Kingston Black is made from apples gathered by hand from three different traditional standard orchards located in as many valleys; the Grey, the Golden and the Wye; all containing magical old orchards which are havens for wildlife and biodiversity. Rich in the apples’ own natural sugars this…
“By one, two, three and four, sweep Lammas gifts to my door. May abundance be a constant friend, by my hearth till Winter’s end.” By late Summer, the abundance we hoped for during our Spring Beltane celebrations is a reality. Pickling gherkins, plaiting onions, scything hay and winnowing seed, the…
Our cider is made from apples and apples only with fruit gathered carefully by hand from wild old orchards, long forgotten by humans but beloved by bird and beast. Deep roots plough the rich red soil made fertile by worms, reaching down to extract complex nutrients to swell fruit come…
Our cider is made from apples and apples only with fruit gathered carefully by hand from wild old orchards, long forgotten by humans but beloved by bird and beast. Deep roots plough the rich red soil made fertile by worms, reaching down to extract complex nutrients to swell fruit come…
Polyphenols are natural compounds found in plants that act as antioxidants and are excellent at protecting your body from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. The good news is that cider apples are well known to be stuffed full of polyphenolic tannins! The hand-picked fruit that went into…
When life gives you beetroots, put them in a cider. A marriage of heroically purple beetroot juice, Russet and Bramley Cider and fresh Gala juice combines to give you an earthy, sweet, and luxurious cider like you have never experienced before. 330ml. 4%
A blend of 55% of our favourite dessert apple, Ashmead’s Kernel, producing a unique flavour, balanced with Michelin and Chisel Jersey bittersweets. Crisp and wine like, with the tannins of the cider apples delivering a soft, slightly sweet finish. Would complement a rich meal, or can be enjoyed on its…
Somerset Redstreak is one of our favourite apples and makes a delicious light fruity cider. To add a bit of acidity we have blended in 15% Browns and 5% Bramley apples. Full of orchard flavours, with notes of tropical and stone fruits, this is a classic, easy drinking cider for…
A tangy, full bodied traditional cider, with a delicious bittersweet after taste. Whole juice, wild yeast and naturally fermented. No concentrates, artificial sweeteners or flavouring. Varieties: Ashton Bitter, Tom Putt, Scrumped Desserts. Medium still and bottle conditioned cider. GF & Vegan AF. 500ml 6.5%
Sileby special is a medium cider made with apples from 2 orchards in the Leicestershire village of Sileby and includes varieties such as Annie Elizabeth, Cox’s orange, Warner, Keswick Codlin and more! Appley with a refreshing bite! Bottle conditioned for a light sparkle. 500ml. 6.5%.
Single variety medium perry 2022. A very rare variety thought to originate from near Monmouth which produces a rich pear flavour with soft tannins. Contains sulphites. 750ml. 5.1%.
Medium single variety perry 2022. A lightly sparkling perry, delicate and refreshing, with floral and pear notes. Our Black Worcester pears are handpicked from a single tree in the Black Mountains and are pressed, fermented using wild yeasts and bottled on our smallholding. Contains sulphites. 750ml. 4.4%.
Single variety medium perry 2022. A fruity, summery drink, spicy and oaky with a hint of burnt orange. Punchy taste at the start, followed by a smooth finish. Made in a small batch of 80 litres from a single tree in a remnant orchard in the Monnow Valley. 100% juice,…
Pale golden, slightly hazy, with yeasty notes. Gray pears dominate the aroma, which is not overly complex, with some horse-stable notes. Light to medium bodied, nice sparkling mouth-feel. 750ml. 4%
Sydre Argelette Eric Bordelet. Biodynamic, Medium, (Residual Sugar), rich,baked apples, cinnamon, minerals, superb. The name “Argelette” has been used since long ago to describe the nature of the terrain composed of small fractured rocks and poor soil where the apple trees found it difficult to flourish and pushed their roots…
Medium bottle conditioned cider from Monnow Valley is available as a single variety and a blend. Single variety – Yarlington Mill (750ml. 4.7%) Blend – Browns & Herefordshire Chisel Jersey (750ml. 4.2%)
Made from a blend of cider varieties including Yarlington Mill, Dabinett and Harry Masters, Gasping Goose is a well-balanced, golden, medium-bodied Herefordshire cider. The “Goose” is crafted from organic apples grown to Soil Association standards in Newton Court Farm’s orchards, resulting in an easy-to-drink cider, perfect for any season. If…