Ross-on-Wye Raison d'Être Cider (2020, 2021, 2022 Vintages)

£32.50

A standout cider from Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Company that showcases the true potential of traditional British apple varieties. Raison d'Être is crafted from carefully selected Dabinett and Michelin apples, fermented using wild yeasts to capture the authentic character of the orchard. Each vintage reflects the unique growing conditions of that year, offering a genuine taste of time and place. The result is a sophisticated, dry cider that balances complex apple flavours with a refined, artisanal approach to cidermaking.

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A standout cider from Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Company that showcases the true potential of traditional British apple varieties. Raison d'Être is crafted from carefully selected Dabinett and Michelin apples, fermented using wild yeasts to capture the authentic character of the orchard. Each vintage reflects the unique growing conditions of that year, offering a genuine taste of time and place. The result is a sophisticated, dry cider that balances complex apple flavours with a refined, artisanal approach to cidermaking.

A standout cider from Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Company that showcases the true potential of traditional British apple varieties. Raison d'Être is crafted from carefully selected Dabinett and Michelin apples, fermented using wild yeasts to capture the authentic character of the orchard. Each vintage reflects the unique growing conditions of that year, offering a genuine taste of time and place. The result is a sophisticated, dry cider that balances complex apple flavours with a refined, artisanal approach to cidermaking.

Product Brand: Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Company

Product Size & Type: 750ml Bottle, Bottle Conditioned

Sweetness: ⬤ Dry

Tags: #ArtisanCider #WildFermentation #OakBarrelAged #CraftCider

Tasting Notes:

  • Nose: Caramel, toasted apple, subtle toffee undertones

  • Palate: Crisp yet voluptuous, with layers of bittersweet apple complexity

  • Finish: Long, gentle tannic finish with herbal whispers and soft astringency

ABV: 7.0% - 8.4% (varies by vintage)

Pairs well with:

  • Aged hard cheeses

  • Charcuterie boards

  • Roasted pork dishes

  • Autumnal game meats

Additional Info: Crafted from Dabinett & Michelin apples grown in their own orchards, fermented using wild yeasts, and aged in oak barrels. Vegan and gluten-free.

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