B. United International Inc. - Blakeney Red Perry

Yarlington Mill:

Cider Museum, Hereford's International Cider & Perry - Competition 2002: Class 4 - All Perries - 1st place

Traditional full bodied single varietal farmhouse Perry with a slightly cloudy appearance and a fragrant, floral, perhaps even perfumey aroma. Medium sweet, with fruity, perfumey flavors on palate and slight acids & tannins on finish.

The Blakeney Red pear, quite similar to the very rare Dumbleton Huffcap perry pear, now nearly extinct, takes its name from the parish of Blakeney on the outskirts of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The trees grow tall and fruit late in October, November. Despite being harvested by shaking the fruit to the ground with long poles, it keeps well and can be stored until required. Years ago it was known for its quality as a dessert pear.

Product Details:
Type:	Medium Real Perry
Alc./Vol.:	7.5%
Formats:	Polypins (app. 6 US Gallons)

Producer:

Producer Details:
Domaine:	Gwatkin Cider & Perry
Brewery Tour:	Gwatkin Guide

Denis Gwatkin, proprietor
"A traditional farmhouse cider and perry, all made from local old fashioned types of apples and pears. No additives of any kind. Made in oak barrels and left to mature until ready to drink, all the ciders are still as they would have been in the olden days. We aim to make cider as it would have been done hundreds of years ago, to the modern way and without spoiling it.."

For more information regarding Gwatkin Cider & Perry and a detailed description of the production process visit our Gwatkin Guide.