About
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.
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.
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle split at L6, thanks to Fergus, 31/10/18. Clear light golden blond with a decent white cap. Nose is rustic apple, straw, grains, glazed apple. Taste comprises light funk, apple skins, grains, straw, sugars. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close. Decent enough cider.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Nov 2018
at 15:15
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle split at CBC Islington, thanks, 17/10/18. Very pale yellow with an off white covering that dissipates. Nose is pear drop, glazed apples, light herb, straw. Taste comprises bitter sweet orchard fruits, stewed pears sprinkled with icing sugar, grass, orchard wood, ice cider tones. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Decent perry,
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Nov 2018
at 14:22
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 4
Overall 7
2015 Bottle, danke Stefan. Tart appleskin aroma. Dark golden. Medium light mellow body, light sweetness, household apple tartness, a hint vanilla, ripe apple finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Nov 2018
at 23:14
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle shared in London - cheers to Fergus. Pours clear gold. Tasty, sweet, some ripe apples, very mild musty notes. Light to medium bodied. Sweet finish, subtle warmth, gooey apples. Rather enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Oct 2018
at 18:22
7/10
Tried
on 31 Oct 2018
at 18:15
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle shared at CBC Islington, 17/10/2018. Many thanks. A clear pale light green yellow coloured pour with a loose white head. Aroma is nice pear, white white, apple, crisp, . Flavour is composed of dry white wine, crisp and tanfy, pear, light tart, . Palate is semi sweet, light tart, lowish carboantion. Nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Oct 2018
at 21:08
7/10
Tried
on 17 Oct 2018
at 19:35
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared at Manchester Airbnb. A bright golden yellow coloured pour with a light fizz. Aroma is semi sweet z bright apple,, juicy apple, candy,. Flavour is composed of crisp apple, dry, little pithy, clean apple juice, white sugar,. Palate is semi sweet, crisp, and dry highish carbonation. Drinks pretty good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Oct 2018
at 20:32
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle thanks to Fergus. It pours very pale gold with no head. The sweet, ripe apple, candied fruits, tart, appletiser and white head. The taste is dry, sweet ripe apple, apple skin, oily, icing sugar, honey and tannin with a dry finish.. Medium body and no carbonation. Not a huge amount to it. Fair.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Oct 2018
at 22:00
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle shared post IMBC - cheers to Fergus. Pours clear yellow. Fairly sweet, some golden delicious, low bitterness, a hint of salt. Medium bodied, spritzy. Finishes with semi-ripe apples, mellow sweetness, nips of apple peel. Nice stuff.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Oct 2018
at 22:00