Tasting notes

The latest vintage of a co-ferment that we first made back in 2022, this time we've improved on what we learnt and made something that we are ridiculously proud of. The combination of the gentle acidity of Bloody Turk apples with the peach notes of Siegerrebe grape skins is a match made in heaven!

Fun fact: These are the apples that Adam Henson helped us to press when we appeared on BBC Country File in October 2025. 

The flavour is reminiscent of sun warmed peaches and it pairs well served chilled with an indulgent cheesecake. 

Grown of the Welsh Marches, this naturally sparkling grape skin contact cider is a celebration of our local area’s finest produce. Pressed Siegerrebe grape skins, organically grown by Black Mountain Vineyard were submerged in newly fermenting Bloody Turk juice from apples harvested from 40 year old trees in the Wye Valley for six days and six nights. Having given up their perfume, the skins were removed and the remaining juice left free to ferment. 

• 5.8% Vol.
• Titratable acidity:  6.2g/l
• Residual (natural) sugar: 26.9g/l

•       75cl

• Medium, pet nat, unfiltered, unpasteurised, wild fermented, pure juice, grape skin contact cider
• Ingredients: Apples (Bloody Turk) handpicked from unsprayed traditional standard orchards,  grapes (Siegerrebe grown organically in Herefordshire).
• Orchard/s: Duffryn, Black Mountain Vineyard
• Pressed September 2025
• No added sulphites
• Batch no: VC251
•       Batch size: 160x 75cl bottles
• Closure: crown cap

FAQs

How quickly will I receive 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 48hr 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 officially 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.

I'm local. Can I come and collect my order?

Of course! Please select the local pickup option at the checkout and we look forward to meeting you!