SPARKLING PERRY WINS AWARD AT HEREFORD COMPETITION
Sparkling Perry continues to gain popularity and the products have come a long way since Babycham. Once Upon A Tree have gained first place in the Best Bottle Fermented Cider or Perry category at the International Cider and Perry Competition held yesterday at the Hereford Cider Museum with their 2008 vintage Ribston Lawn Sparkling Perry.
“This was the first time I had ever attempted to make a perry,” explains Cider Maker Simon Day “there is a lot of mystery surrounding perry production and it is certainly more challenging than cider making, but by using wine making techniques, and following traditional Champagne methods, we achieved the best expression of flavours and fizz – delivered with elegance and finesse.”
Ribston Lawn was launched in October last year to critical acclaim, but with limited numbers available this vintage is unlikely to be available for too much longer.
“We have more from the 2009 harvest, but it takes 12 months ageing on yeast lees in bottle to reach a perfect balance of fruit and bready, brioche notes, and we won’t be tempted to rush things through.” adds Simon “So come and get it while you still can!”
The Ribston Lawn Sparkling Perry is an unusual and rather special alternative to Champagne or sparkling wine and has already been selected to be served at a number of foodie weddings, particularly for those looking to source good food and drink locally. Simon continues to innovate by using wine making techniques to produce wine style ciders, particularly suited to food pairing.
Ribston Lawn is available direct from the Once Upon A Tree Shop at Dragon Orchard, via mail order through www.onceuponatree.co.uk, or through a number of stockists (details available on the web site).
This award follows previous success which saw the company awarded the coveted “Champion’s Cup” at last year’s International Competition, and Highly Commended in the Flavours of Herefordshire Drinks Producer of the Year Award.
ENDS
Notes for Editors:
· Ribston Lawn is the name of the very old perry pear orchard situated in nearby Much Marcle where the pears were sourced.
· Product images and company logo are available – Please contact Simon Day.
· The company will be releasing approximately 10,000 bottles of pure juice, and nearly 50,000 bottles of cider this year.
· Once Upon A Tree Shop is now open at Dragon Orchard, Putley, Ledbury, HR8 2RG. Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 3pm
· Once Upon A Tree is also available for trade sales
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