Thursday, February 24, 2011
Henry Westons Cider
The increasing interest in cider in Australia over the past couple of years has seen many new entrants into the market, both local and imported, but we have a lot of drinking in front of us to challenge England, the lions of both cider production and consumption worldwide.
Perhaps one of the reasons cider has never really taken off here before is that the big mass producers weren't as interested in the real character of cider, which is traditionally made with particular varieties of apples that give taste and structure to the drink, apples which aren't particularly good for eating as they tend to be quite tannic.
There were some smaller boutique producers, Henry of Harcourt and Kellybrook Winery come to mind, who make first rate ciders, but it wasn't until overseas producers saw an opportunity to introduce well made cider from proper cider apples that anyone here took notice.
One of the recent arrivals from England is certainly worth a look, not just for its higher alcohol level (8.2%), but its distinct apple character that would definitely appeal to pinot noir drinkers who admire that funky earthy character particular to some of the great bottles.
Henry Westons Cider is no shrinking violet and could be confronting to someone used to the more delicate commercial brands. They also make a point of declaring the vintage right on the bottle.
If you're a fan of big flavours, this cider could suit you to a tee, especially as the weather cools.
10 Comments:
Over 8% alcohol! Guinness with cider, love it ... what is it called ... a Black & Tan?
I love cider! I usually go for Hornsby's... because I can find it pretty much anywhere. But I wish I had more options to choose from!
Hi tanna, It is pretty potent, if you wanted, Acouple of Westons would get the job done. I think a mixture of Guinness & cider is a Priest's Collar, don't ask me why!
Hi sammie, Know how you fell re lack of choice, it was like that here until only a couple of years ago, now we're spolit for choice.
I'm bookmarking these to try this weekend.
Just tried it, what a great cider!
We also tried the Weston's organic which was also excellent drinking.
I had no idea England produced that much cider.... I thought it was a French thing - Normandy.... Hmmm, Guess I see the relationship....
we picked up a couple of ciders to try just last night from our local and the guy was telling us that ciders have increased in popularity as the sweeter stuff has come in. The teenage market has moved from those whatchamacallit sweet alcopops and girls are drinking the sweet ciders and boys the drier stuff.
As for me, I'm still waiting to have a drink this weekend!
I have been hooked on the vintage ever since the first drop drizzled down my gullet.
5 star goodness
It is indeed a great drink. Unfortunatly cider has been destroyed by Marketing Managers. Coming from Sandford in Somerset (Thatchers) and living in Dorset prior to Sydney, I cry to see what is passed as cider and the cost! It should be cheaper than beer. But Marketing wants a new Merc or BMW with every pallet sold. The prive in UK is about 1/3 to 1/2 the price here for the imports. See here for a comparison.
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/#/shelves/cider_and_alcopops_in_tesco.html
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