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From the humble beginnings of our story in 2007, when Once Upon a Tree was born in the cold outbuildings at Dragon Orchard; we have evolved to multi award-winning craft drinks producer, BBC Radio 4 Food & Farming "Drinks Producer of the Year", Overall Champion Trophy at the International Cider & Perry Competition, and winner of the Bath & West Champion Perry Trophy.

We remain humble and true to our heritage and passion, which is to create the best quality cider from the highest quality fruit; whilst continuing to preserve the tradition of cider making in the area. Founder and wine maker Simon's appetite and knowledge to apply wine making principles to cider production has led to a profusion of creative and innovative products, from multi award winning Blenheim Superb ice cider, to grape skin co-ferments.
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sjogert (13211) ticked
Wild Flight from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
7.6/10
Dabinett single variety. Appel, schillen, takjes. Ruw en schorsig met gelukkig net een vleugje fruitzoeten. Maar ook zuren, een citroenachtig scherp steekje komt door het wilde funky sapje heen. Lekker natuursapje.
Tried from Bottle on 21 May 2021 at 22:06
sjogert (13211) ticked
Dry from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
7.6/10
Lekker na zo’n uien IPA. Peer, appel, mossig, complex, wilde zure bite, droog, tannines. Knap spul. Goed doordrinkbaar maar stevig droog en complex.
Tried from Bottle on 13 May 2021 at 00:37
sjogro (11768) ticked
Dry from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
7/10
Lekker na zo’n uien IPA. Peer, appel, mossig, complex, wilde zure bite, droog, tannines. Knap spul. Goed doordrinkbaar maar stevig droog en complex.
Tried from Bottle on 13 May 2021 at 00:37
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Cabernet Co. from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
26/3/2021. Bottle sample courtesy of danlo, cheers Ed. Pours clear pink bronze with a short lasting white head. Aroma is funky, apply, touch woody, tannic, grape and caramel. Moderate sweetness and light bitterness/tartness. Medium body, fizzy carbonation. Drying leathery finish. Good.
Tried from Bottle on 25 Mar 2021 at 19:11
sjogert (13211) ticked
Medium from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
7.6/10
Clear golden juice. Soft and smushy light sweet apples, wonderfully soft feel. There’s a very fine vinagrous tartness behind a smooth wall of vanillaesque applesauce, combined with some dry woody tannins & a supple mouthfeel. A really nice and easy cider. | [2021-03-10 22:52:48] - Locatie: SjogroWorld™ | [2023-12-03 22:04:18] - Locatie: SjogroWorld™ - Score: 4 - Comment: Zoete appeltjes steken uit boven houtige en vanille tonen, een fruitzuurtje op de achtergrond. Redelijk zoet en redelijk droog, goed in de tannines, mooi cidertje dit. 3.9, lust ik nog wel een keer. | [2023-12-03 22:08:35] - Locatie: SjogroWorld™ - Comment: {back label}
Tried from Bottle on 10 Mar 2021 at 22:52
sjogro (11768) ticked
Medium from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
7/10
Clear golden juice. Soft and smushy light sweet apples, wonderfully soft feel. There’s a very fine vinagrous tartness behind a smooth wall of vanillaesque applesauce, combined with some dry woody tannins & a supple mouthfeel. A really nice and easy cider.
Tried from Bottle on 10 Mar 2021 at 22:52
danlo (13924) reviewed
Cabernet Co. from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
750ml wired cork bottle from Cat in the Glass. Opened with aloud pop. Sparkling, reddish amber colour, fizzy foamy white head that rapifly dissipates to a thin rim and aroma of fruity floral apple, grape skins, burnt caramel. Taste is tangy, apple, tart, fleshy, fruity, grapey, with alittle solventy funk, a brown sugar & caramel note, and some bittersweet tannin. Medium bodied, spritzy carbonation, medium-dry finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Feb 2021 at 20:27
minutemat (16858) reviewed
Bacchus Cider from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
75cl bottle from Scrattings, shared with Soph after a 54 mile ride around Bucknell and the ancient woodland of the Earl of Mortimer. Clear gold appearance, vague spritz. Aroma is floral, light schloer sweetness. Taste presents soft apple fruit, light floral elderflower, citrus with an oily palate and gentle acidity. Quite dry overall. Flavours are all quite subtle and delicate, and lacks a bit of punch.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Nov 2020 at 11:38
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Tidnor Wood from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 5
27/10/2020. Sample courtesy of minutemat, cheers Mat! Pours clear pale gold with minimal head. Aroma of apple, light wood and funky notes. Moderate sweetness and minimal tartness. Light body, watery texture, soft carbonation. Dry slightly tannic finish. Fair.
Tried on 27 Oct 2020 at 20:35
McCash (16382) reviewed
Dry from Once Upon A Tree
5 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle from Ludlow Food Centre. Appearance - golden with medium carbonation. Nose - ripe and lightly bruised apple. Pickled onion funky edge. Taste - just uncomplicated ripe apples. Palate - medium bodied, tangy middle, dry, tangy finish. Overall - good.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Oct 2020 at 14:58