Dunkertons Cider have been making traditional organic cider and perry drinks for over 35 years. The process begins with the careful selection of the finest traditional cider apple and perry pear varieties.
The varieties of cider apples and perry pears we use have been chosen for their unique characteristics. As soon as the apples and pears are ripe, which in some years has been as early as September, the fruit is harvested and delivered to our cider mill for pressing.
Straight after harvesting the fruit is washed, milled to a pulp, and then pressed in a belt press. The juice is pumped to shining stainless steel vats for a slow fermentation which creates more interesting flavours. Sometimes it can be late May before ciders are ready for racking off. Tasting and blending carries on throughout the year.
Bottling of the cider and perry takes place at our mill. Some cider is pumped across to wooden barrels displayed in our shop where you are welcome to taste our award winning drinks before buying.
We also frequently use Breakwells Seedling cider apples for their fresh and aromatic flavour, the Knotted Kernel is sweeter and more tannic; the Court Royal is delicate and fragrant; and the Yarlington Mill is full bodied with plenty of availability. In some cases it is possible for us to use up to another 30 varieties in our cider making.

OPENING SOON: You will be able to visit our site in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire where we will be running tours of our vat storage, bottling and pressing facilities, as well as visit our new shop where you can sample and buy our range of ciders.

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