Fulfilling. Soaking barrel heads to ensure a good seal is something I’ve only ever done in South Africa so feels momentous in England. Cider is in!
Cider house rules. The smell of a room full of apples left overnight is beautiful - all crushed and pressed today amidst fun and games.
Apples picked for tomorrow’s pressing - with huge rambling old trees it isn’t a case of picking everything, more go as high as you dare til you have enough!