Biddies going back to basics

Biddenden Vineyards is set to launch its first range of carbonated 500ml bottled ciders.

They will be available in Kent, Sussex, and south east London from Monday, April 3.

Biddies 5 and Biddies 8 have been crafted following the traditional recipe, which has been perfected at Biddenden by vineyard owners the Barnes family for more than 40 years.

The Biddies range has been created from culinary and dessert apples selected from Kent orchards.

Biddies 8 is an 8% medium dry cider while Biddies 5 is a 5% medium dry cider.

Julian Barnes, managing director at Biddenden, said: “The Biddies 8 is a tribute to our origins and has been loving created to celebrate the ‘bygone years’ of traditional cider production, with an alcohol by volume to match.

“Biddenden is committed to producing the most refined, wine-style ciders and the Biddies 8 is certainly an ideal alternative to a large glass of wine, great for pairing with food or enjoying chilled on its own.

“The Biddies 5 is a refreshing, easy to drink cider, which provides a great introduction to our sparkling cider range.”

Biddies 5 and Biddies 8 will be available from shops, the vineyard shop and at www. biddendenvineyards.com