Saturday, 28 February 2009

Oz and James Get a Taste for Perry

A couple of weeks ago local cider and perry producer Dennis Gwatkin made a guest appearance on Oz and James Drink for Britain on BBC2.

From the BBC:

"Next they meet one of Oz's mates on a farm in Herefordshire and try an ancient British drink known as perry, which is made from pears. They discover that perry had quite a reputation back in the 1970s when it was sold in small bottles and was well known under another name, Babycham."

As well as producing some of the best cider and perry in the country (in my opinion!), Dennis also produces beef, lamb and pork all produced and butchered in the farm. Along with many home grown vegetables and preserves.

Gwatkins in just a short walk over the hill from Yew Tree House, and we strongly recommend picking up some cider to sample!

The episode is available on BBC iPlayer until 2nd March

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