Artistraw Cider Grape Skin Contact

Grown of the Welsh Marches, this naturally sparkling grape skin contact cider is a celebration of some of the finest produce of our local area. Once pressed Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grape skins, organically grown by Black Mountain Vineyard were layered into barrels with fresh pomace of Foxwhelp apples harvested from 90 year old trees in the Golden Valley. After macerating this heady blend overnight, the mixture was then pressed the following day before being allowed to ferment naturally.

Vibrant, ripe blackcurrant sits cosily with an autumnal woodland earthiness and a wisp of lip-licking salinity on the finish. Pairs beautifully with honey drizzled goats cheese.

Black mountain vineyard and winery is a small organic vineyard in rural Herefordshire, near the boader with Powys, Wales.

Artistraw cider, make natural, low intervention cider with apples hand harvested from ancient orchards in the Welsh Marches. 8.1% Vol. TA:  7.3 g/l R/s: 9.2  g/l 6x 75cl
Ingredients: Apples (Foxwhelp), Grape skins (Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay) 
Handpicked from unsprayed traditional standard orchards and organic vineyards
Orchard/s: Duffryn Pressed November 2022 No added sulphites Batch no: VC221 ·     Batch size: 150x 75cl bottles FAQs

How quickly will I recieve my order?

Everything is packed and shipped by us (Tom and Lydia) at the cidery and we aim to get all orders out within two days of purchase. If you need your cider more quickly, get in touch and we'll do our best to help!

 Orders are shipped via APC on a next day delivery service.

Does the cider have a use by date?

Unopened and stored in a cool, dry place our cider will be good to drink for around three years  As a general rule, like wine, cider has excellent capacity for ageing.

If the cider has been opened we recommend sealing with a champagne stopper and storing in the fridge for no more than 24 hours.

Is the cider vegan friendly?

Yes, our only ingredient is apples!

Is the cider organic?

We only use organically grown, unsprayed apples in our cider. Due to the number of orchards we care for belonging to other people we are not able to offically certify ourselves organic at this point in time.

Does the cider contain sulphites?

Our cider does not contain sulphites, however our perries contain a trace amount.

I'm local. Can I come and collect my order?

Of course! Please select the local pickup option at the checkout and we look forward to meeting you!