Cloudshadows

Badges Earned (4)

Table Cider 2019 from Little Pomona Orchard & Cidery Pours with a light carbonation and immediate hit of sharp fruit and tannins on the nose. Lovely mix of tartness/acidity with light tannins and citrus. Reminded me of 1970s fizzy orange in the best possible way. Reviewed on 20 Nov 2020 5 likes

Kingston Redstreak 2016 from Once Upon A Tree Some varietals can be too one dimensional but this is a beautiful blend of these two bittersharp apples. Pours perfectly still, full-bodied with soft fruit and a balance of tannins and acidity. Reviewed on 16 Nov 2020 4 likes

Pet Nat Cyder from Starvecrow Comes in a 750ml champagne style bottle with crown cap and a beautifully designed label. Unfiltered and fermented with wild yeasts this literally exploded from the bottle, unfortunately losing 100ml before I’d even tasted it. It’s easy enough to drink but there’s not a huge amount gojng on. As with many ciders made from dessert apples, there’s a lack of complexity and depth which left me wanting more. Dessert apple flavours come through along with a little sourness but I prefer something a bit more memorable. I never mind paying a premium for a good 750ml bottle but at £10.95, this didn’t feel like great value. Reviewed on 01 Nov 2020 4 likes