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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 

Cornish Vermouth Is Toast Of The Town

Cornish Vermouth Is Toast Of The Town

A Vermouth produced in Cornwall and launched at the London Wine Fair (LWF) is causing a stir amongst industry critics. The Vermouth – a fortified wine made with a special combination of botanicals – is produced by Knightor Winery near St Austell and was unveiled 

Major Investment at Cornwall-Based Printing Company

Major Investment at Cornwall-Based Printing Company

Nationwide Print in St Austell has announced the arrival of new state of the art presses, laminators and digital printing technology this month, after significant investment in equipment. The arrival of new machines reflects healthy trade at the Cornish family business, which is an industry-leader in 

Sweet Wine From Cornwall Is Critics Choice At Awards

Sweet Wine From Cornwall Is Critics Choice At Awards

A unique sweet wine produced by Knightor Winery near St Austell has been named ‘Critics Choice’ at the Sommelier Wine Awards – the UK’s only wine awards for the hospitality trade. The wine, Mena Hweg (in Cornish, Mena = hill, Hweg = sweet), which also 

Café Offers Platform for Local Artists

Café Offers Platform for Local Artists

Scarlet Wines & The Vineyard Table, a café, deli and wine shop in Lelant, is offering local artists the opportunity to showcase their work and take part in collaborations to raise their profile. The project has been devised by Scarlet Wines staff member Iona Sanders 

New GWR Pullman Listing For Cornish Winery

New GWR Pullman Listing For Cornish Winery

Train travellers on the Great Western Railway Pullman dining car can now toast their journey in true regional style, raising a glass of Knightor Brut Classic Cuvee as they enjoy the picturesque scenery of the South West. Knightor, an award-winning winery near St Austell in 

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 

Local Wine Merchant Experiencing Strong Growth

Local Wine Merchant Experiencing Strong Growth

Scarlet Wines, a specialist wine merchant based in Lelant, has experienced a remarkable period of growth in trade sales – with a surge in new customers and listings. The independent wholesaler has been gradually developing its market share since it launched in 2010 alongside a 

Exmoor Craft Cider Maker Releases Best Vintage Yet

Exmoor Craft Cider Maker Releases Best Vintage Yet

Secret Orchard Cider, a small-batch craft cider produced in deepest darkest Exmoor, is set to release its third vintage – with a promise that it will be the biggest and best yet. Cider enthusiasts and best friends Joe Heley and Todd Studley have been perfecting 

New Lease of Life For Village Inn

New Lease of Life For Village Inn

The Coldstreamer Inn is set to become one of West Cornwall’s top dining destinations this year, under the newly installed management team of Tom and Hollie Frankin Pryce. The traditional pub is located in the heart of the village of Gulval on the edge of