Tasting notes

What we like to think of as classic Artistraw, this cider has a more-ish natural sweetness balanced with chewy earthy tannins.

 Food pairing suggestions

Spicy with hints of warm sponge pudding on the nose, this cider has the tiniest hint of a sparkle and a sweet clove flavour in the mouth. Pair with roasted squash followed by ginger ice cream. Drink now to 2028.

The story behind the cider

Deep in the soil worms weave through delicate strands of mycorrhizal funghi. This intricate network not only serves to share essential nutrients between trees but it also forms the orchards communication system which allows them to warn each other of dangers such as insect attacks or drought.  All too often industrial farming disrupts and kills these fungal communities by spraying with chemicals designed to eradicate crop damaging fungus without a care for the myriad benefits of nurturing healthy, living soil.

In the orchards we care for, what is hidden underground will forever be just as important as what we see above.

Vital statisitics

• 5.0% Vol.
• Titratable acidity:  3.6g/l
• Residual (natural) sugar:  28g/l
• 75cl
• Medium, perlant,unfiltered, unpasteurised, wild fermented, pure juice, natural cider
• Ingredients: Apples (Tremlett’s bitter, Kingston Black, Binet Rouge, Herefordshire Redstreak) handpicked from unsprayed  traditional standard orchards
• Orchard/s:  Bilbury Farm, Duffryn, Hergest Court
• Pressed November 2024
• No added sulphites
• Batch no: M248
• Batch size: 787x 75cl bottles

Carbon footprint

The C02 emissons for 1x bottle of Earthy Delights measures 1.0kg. 

We are hugely proud to be the first UK cidery to publish our carbon foot printing data. Since 2021 each bottle produced has contained this information on the label and we are pleased to say that the carbon associated with each bottle is decreasing with each vintage as we continue to make changes in the cidery. We believe that sharing this data is essential for us all to start being able to make conscious and informed choices about what we consume and the effect those decisions will have on our planet. 

Read more about how we calculate our carbon footprint here.

FAQs

How quickly will I recieve my order?

Everything is packed and shipped by us (Tom and Lydia) at the cidery and we aim to get all orders out within two days of purchase. If you need your cider more quickly, get in touch and we'll do our best to help!

 Orders are shipped via Parcel Force on a next day delivery service.

Does the cider have a use by date?

Unopened and stored in a cool, dry place our cider will be good to drink for around three years  As a general rule, like wine, cider has excellent capacity for ageing.

If the cider has been opened we recommend sealing with a champagne stopper and storing in the fridge for no more than 24 hours.

Is the cider vegan friendly?

Yes, our only ingredient is apples!

Is the cider organic?

We only use organically grown, unsprayed apples in our cider. Due to the number of orchards we care for belonging to other people we are not able to offically certify ourselves organic at this point in time.

Does the cider contain sulphites?

Our cider does not contain sulphites, however our perries contain a trace amount.

Who designs your labels?

All of the label artwork and graphic design is done in house by Lydia using traditional materials. The labels are printed onto recycled paper by a wonderful, local family run printing company and then stuck to the bottles by us using an up-cycled, and crucially, plastic free glue invented by Tom.

Check out our range of postcard art prints featuring Lydia's label art from past vintages!

Can I come and collect my order from the cidery?

Of course! Please select the local pickup option at the checkout and we'll drop you an email to arrange a collection time. We look forward to meeting you!