Tag: cider

It’s that time of year again: Swap apples for cider (or learn to make your own?)

It’s that time of year again: Swap apples for cider (or learn to make your own?)

Fowey Valley, an artisan cider producer based in Lostwithiel, are inviting local people to bring their excess apples along to add to this years’ pressing, offering to swap fruit from small orchards and gardens for their award-winning apple juice or cider. Owner Barrie Gibson says 

West Country Cider-Maker Launches New Range

West Country Cider-Maker Launches New Range

Secret Orchard Cider, a small-batch craft producer with dual bases in Exmoor and Cornwall, has launched its largest range of ciders yet. The brand is already ranked amongst the best of a new wave of craft cider-makers in the UK, having won Gold at The 

Back For Another Bite: Schooners Reopens For Second Season

Back For Another Bite: Schooners Reopens For Second Season

Schooners at Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, will reopened for its second season on Wednesday 28th March, promising to add a lively edge to Cornwall’s restaurant and bar scene this spring. Three local characters – Adam Vasey, Sam White and Sean Lascelles – took over the 

Exmoor Producer Wins At World’s Biggest Cider Competition

Exmoor Producer Wins At World’s Biggest Cider Competition

Secret Orchard Cider, a small-scale craft producer run by two childhood friends, has beaten off hundreds of entries to win a Gold Medal at The British Cider Championships – the biggest cider competition in the world. As well as Best Medium Cider, the entry was 

Award-Winning Cider Producer Launches Cornish Range

Award-Winning Cider Producer Launches Cornish Range

Secret Orchard Cider, a craft producer specialising in small-batch ciders and low intervention methods, has launched its first Cornish cider. The crisp, refreshing cider is made using 100% pure Cornish apple juice – hand-picked, pressed and packaged in Cornwall. Todd Studley, Co-Founder of Secret Orchard 

Feast On Local Food and Drink At Knightor

Feast On Local Food and Drink At Knightor

Knightor Winery is offering a series of summer food and drink events, delivered in unique vineyard and winery settings. Events include a cheese and wine evening at Knightor’s Portscatho Vineyard on the Roseland Peninsula, and a feast night featuring local cider at the Winery near 

Exmoor Craft Cider Triumphs At National Championships

Exmoor Craft Cider Triumphs At National Championships

Secret Orchard Cider, a craft producer based in the heart of Exmoor, has been awarded a prestigious Silver Medal at The British Cider Championships – the biggest cider competition in Europe – which took place at The Bath and West Show this month. Co-founders Joe Heley and 

Exmoor Craft Cider Makers Celebrate Milestone

Exmoor Craft Cider Makers Celebrate Milestone

Secret Orchard Cider, a small-batch cider produced on the historic Nettlecombe Estate, has received its very first listing on tap – at CAMRA’s Somerset Cider Pub of the Year. Pebbles Tavern in Watchet is currently the only place where cider enthusiasts can enjoy a freshly-pulled 

The secret is out! A new craft cider produced on Exmoor is creating a buzz….

The secret is out! A new craft cider produced on Exmoor is creating a buzz….

This summer a new craft cider, distilled from prized apple trees with roots in deepest Exmoor, launched to great acclaim. Secret Orchard Cider has been a project several years in the making, as disused orchards were coaxed lovingly back to life by local boys Joe