The trees are planted on a range of rootstocks and are trellised using a number of techniques, including free standing trees and the U trellis system. Apples are milled and gently basket pressed. Fermentation is conducted after inoculation to a number of yeast strains, some introduced, some indigenous. Post fermentation assembly of the different cider cuvees achieves a blend of sixty percent cider apple varieties, a smaller proportion of Pink Lady and a minor component of Perry pears. The cider then spent six months on lees followed by disgorgement and crown sealed using minimal preservatives. Enjoy this traditionally made, hand crafted cider, but be careful of the generous level of alcohol 10%