Cider made from a yard blend of classic cider apple varietals Michelin 75%, Dabinett 20% and Foxwhelp 5% from traditional Herefordshire orchards. The 2021 harvest saw a good fruit character and slightly higher sugar levels than 2019. Fermented with wild yeast. The resulting cider is dense, cloudy and juicy. Notes of ripe red apple, hints of mandarin orange, and some nice citrus in the finish. Hints of clove and phenolics.
Oliver's goal is to make a distinguished selection of fine Herefordshire and Three Counties ciders and perries and to relish doing it and do it profitably. The cider and perry is fermented by wild yeasts in small batches, using fresh pressed (mostly hand picked and unsprayed) fruit with minimal intervention. They strive to “take what the fruit gives”, respecting the great heritage and traditions of the past but with an eye to innovating for the future. Oliver’s aim to give a unique personal service, valuing the health, safety and well being of our customers, consumers, employees, the earth’s natural resources and the environment.
