WOODBINE

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Late Sweet Cider Apple

 

Origin and distribution

 

Found throughout Dorset, Somerset and Devon where it is still a popular variety in traditional orchards. One of a group of similar varieties, all vigorous trees with sweet tasting fruit producing cider with a curious woody aftertaste. Closely related to Northwood and Slack-ma-Girdle. Still produced as standard trees.

 

General description

 

Medium sized fruits, flattened and two thirds covered with a distinctive rosy-red striped flush, speckled with small brown dots.

 

Season

 

Maturing late October

 

Typical Juice

 

SG 1.051, acidity 0.2%, tannin 0.12 g/l

 

Cider

 

Woodbine cider is rather lacking in character, but has a pleasant, woody flavour. It is useful for blending but fermentation may be slow.