Glastonbury Abbey Supreme Cider Champion
Glastonbury Abbey is delighted to have been awarded Supreme Cider Champion at this year’s Royal Bath & West Show, beating over 360 other entries including Gaymers and Perrys to take the Champions Cup. The prize-winning cider apples are grown on the site of the original 14th century orchard in the shadow of one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval kitchens at Glastonbury Abbey.
‘The Award of the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers’ Cup for the Supreme Champion Cider’ is the most prestigious prize given to Cider, and was selected by senior judges, including, Nick Bradstock, President of European Wine and Cider Association, and food writer, Tom Parker Bowles.
The orchard at Glastonbury Abbey has its roots in the medieval ages. Records reveal that apple trees were kept by Glastonbury Monks to make cider. Today the orchard sits at the same spot, at the heart of the Abbey’s 36 acres of atmospheric parkland.
Julian Temperley of the Somerset Cider Brandy Company who pressed the cider said, ‘Over the past 700 years cider apples have been harvested at Glastonbury Abbey. We are delighted to continue this age-old tradition and be part of the ongoing history of this delightful orchard set within the sacred walls of the Abbey. Today we celebrate the humble apple and it’s delicious, honest flavour - it is wonderful to be part of this story.’
Katherine Gorbing, Director of Glastonbury Abbey, said: ‘It is a tremendous honour to receive this award and it’s a tribute to the traditional skills of Julian Temperley and his team who have turned our apples into award winning cider. We are proud to uphold the county traditions and be part of the best that Somerset has to offer.’
‘This year Glastonbury Abbey visitors seeking an oasis of calm can buy an award winning cider to take home as a delicious treat from one of England’s most spiritual sites.’
Over 3,000 bottles of the award winning cider have been produced and are on sale at the Abbey’s gift shop.
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