Traditional cider produced in the Wye Valley with apples from Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire

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Product Information (19th May 2009) All our ciders and perries are made using local cider and perry fruits from Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire. This was recognised in May of 2003 when Orchard’s Cider and Perry Co was the first cider maker in Gloucestershire to be awarded with a PGI certificate (Protection of Geographical Indication Certificate of Conformity) by Herefordshire Environmental Health & Trading Standards Service for Gloucestershire Perry, Gloucestershire Dry, Medium and Sweet Cider. What is PGI ? a) A Geographical Indication means the name of an area used to describe a food originating from that area, having the quality and characteristics attributable to that area and / or to production in that area. b) Protected means the name is legally protected against misuse, imitation, false or misleading indication, even if qualified by terms such as style c) It is similar to terms such as Appellation Controlee used to describe wine. The cider apples and perry pear fruit used, (the majority of which is hand picked), comes from our own and local orchards which have old traditional “full standard” trees, The fruit is sorted and washed before pressing; in addition the perry fruit is macerated. The juice is then allowed to ferment either on its own or with some assistance, depending on the volume and/or type of juice (the addition of Sodium Metabisulphite to control rogue yeasts. This would then be followed by adding commercial yeast and nutrients to ferment the juice). After fermentation the juice is racked off into fresh stainless steel tanks or oak barrels and allowed to mature.
Our product range (subject to availability):
Please note that the alcoholic strength is natural and not enhanced. We may add cane sugar before bottling to sweeten the juice if required.
	Wye Cider 6.6% abv Our best seller: a blend of red fruits, creating a smooth cider with a good apple flavour and nose. This medium dry cider has won many awards. 500 ml and 750 ml bottles are lightly carbonated 1000ml demijohns are still.

	Farm House Dry Cider 6.7% abv A traditionally made cider with fine tannins and a strong character. The addition of a little sugar at the bottling stage has created a very smooth drink. 500 ml bottles - still 1000 ml demijohns - still

	Farm House Sweet Cider 6.7% Full bodied fruity cider with a slight sparkle. Available in 750 ml bottles (out of stock) 1000 ml demijohns



	Kingston Black Cider - currently unavailable Classic single variety dry cider 7.4 % abv Full of flavour. A cider drinkers favourite 750 ml Bottle - Still and naturally dry - lightly filtered

	Dabinett Cider 7.4 % abv A single variety cider – strong, with weighty tannins and a long, dry finish. Excellent with red meat. 750 ml Bottles – still and naturally dry (out of stock) Bottled unfiltered in its natural form

	Orchard Mist Brut A bone dry, bottle fermented cider 8.0% abv 750 ml Bottles A taste of history – matured in the bottle for two years, or more, before disgorging. There is evidence of cider being made in the Royal Forest of Dean by this process back in the 17th Century. Coal was used to heat furnace's to higher temperatures, which enabled glass to be made harder and stronger. A bubble shaped bottle was developed which could be corked - thus keeping air out, and allowing the ciders to mature to their true character. Carbon dioxide produced during the bottle fermentation creates a natural sparkle. Great with seafood or on its own on that special occasion.

	Cannock Perry 5.3% abv - currently unavailable A perry variety unique to our orchard in Littledean, this bottled dry perry has a natural pink blush.

	Blakeney Red Perry 6.4% abv A popular Gloucestershire perry pear named after the village of Blakeney in the Forest of Dean, which can be red in colour, and makes a very pleasant single variety perry. Available on draught only

	Medium Dry Gloucestershire Perry 4.8% abv A blend of 4 perry pear varieties.

	Whisky Cask Matured Farm House Cider 7.1% abv 500ml bottles and 1000ml demijohns This special cider has been fermented in stainless steel tanks, before being matured in oak whiskey barrels for a further 12 months, to create a naturally dry cider, with mouthfuls of flavour with a slight hint of whiskey on the nose - ideal with a piece of cheese after dinner .

	The following ciders and perries are available on draught in 10 & 20 litre boxes, or 5 gallon barrels available to the trade: Wye and Farm House Ciders (dry medium & sweet). Dabinett (dry and medium cider). Blakeney Red Perry ( the natural residual sugars make this medium dry). Blended Perry (dry and medium).
Some of the local outlets now serving Orchard's Cider and Perry are listed below:
SHOPS Browns in Llandogo Orchard Hive and Vine, Leominster - mail order available. www.orchard-hive-vine.co.uk The National Collection of Cider and Perry, Middle Farm, Firle E.Sussex www.farm-shop.co.uk Brockweir & Hewelsfield Village Shop - Brockweir The Hop Pocket Wine Co. Bishops Frome - www.hoppocketwine.co.uk Tintern Antiques PUBLIC HOUSES AND RESTAURANTS The Boat, Penalt Wye Valley Hotel, Tintern www.wyevalleyhotel.co.uk The Brockweir Inn, Brockweir Miners Arms, Whitecroft www.minersarmswhitecroft.com Newhall Farm Shop , c/o Chepstow Garden Centre Keaseys - Chepstow The Orchard - Bristol TRADE DISTRIBUTORS OF DRAUGHT PRODUCTS: Freeminer Brewery Cascade Drinks Mr J Hallam , Chepstow Procura Norway

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