Cranborne Chase
Cidery in Tarrant Gunville, Dorset, England 🏴
Contact
Myncen Farm, 83 Minchington, Tarrant Gunville, DT11 8DH, England
Description
Cranborne Chase Cider is based on the Family Farm at Minchington in the heart of the Cranborne Chase.
The Meadens have been farming here since 1921 and Bill is the fourth generation. The farm shares close links with local Rushmore Estate which is owned by the Pitt Rivers Family. Cranborne Chase Cider is part of the farm's diversification providing full time employment for Bill on the farm.
Whilst predominately Bill's business, the whole family become involved helping out during busy times.
The Meadens have been farming here since 1921 and Bill is the fourth generation. The farm shares close links with local Rushmore Estate which is owned by the Pitt Rivers Family. Cranborne Chase Cider is part of the farm's diversification providing full time employment for Bill on the farm.
Whilst predominately Bill's business, the whole family become involved helping out during busy times.
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
750ml bottle from Orchard Explorers. Orangey gold colour, afew short-lived bubbles on top and aroma of fruity apple, stewed apple, caramel, funk. Taste is sweetish, apple, fruity, cooked apple, caramel, earthy funk and with drying tannins. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, dry tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Jun 2021
at 20:55
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
500ml bottle from Orchard Explorers. Golden colour white foam head that quickly dissipates to a thin rim and aroma of fruity apple, with funky hints. Taste is musty, fruity, orchardy apple, tangy, some light funk and tannin. Medium bodied, light carbonation, medium-dry tannic finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Apr 2021
at 19:57
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
1/9/2020. Sample courtesy of danlo, cheers Ed! Pours clear dark gold with a small bubbly white head. Aroma is sweet, appley, caramel, a little woody and funky, with a touch of fudge. Medium plus sweetness and light tartness. Moderate body, oily texture, average carbonation. Light drying finish to go with the sweetness. Liked it.
Tried
on 01 Sep 2020
at 17:07
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
500ml bottle from Scrattings. Golden colour, short-lived white foam head and fruity apple aroma. Taste is sweet, fruity apple, bittersweet, woody, with mellow tannins. Medium boied, low carbonation, medium-sweet finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Aug 2020
at 20:01
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
500ml bottle. Golden colour, white foam head that quickly dissipates away and aroma of fruity apple. Taste is sweetish, tart, apple, fruity, orchardy, some core, with light earthy tannin. Medium bodied, slightly spritzy carbonation, dry finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Aug 2020
at 17:12
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
BIAB at Station House Spring Beer Festival 2018, Durham. Golden colour, no head and aroma of wood, musty, funk, barnyard. Taste is sweet, mellow apple, honey note and light straw, funk, with some drying tannins. Medium bodied, low carbonation, semi-dry slight tannic finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
on 09 Mar 2018
at 15:50
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bag in a box at Stable Kew Bridge. Clear orange gold colour, no head and aroma of mellow apple & funk. Taste is tart, dry apple, apple skin, tannins. Medium bodied, low carbonation, very dry tannic finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
on 07 Aug 2016
at 07:40