Twyn y Sheriff

Twyn y Sheriff is a rare Welsh cider apple from the Raglan area of Monmouthshire ,East Wales. 

It produces a mild-flavoured juice with bittersweet tannins and low acidity, making it particularly useful as a blending component in traditional cider making.

Features

• Rare Welsh cider apple
• Produces mild-flavoured juice
• Bittersweet tannin profile
• Low acidity
• Excellent blending cider variety
• Attractive pink blossom in spring
  

Origins / Notes

Originating from the Raglan area of East Wales, Twyn y Sheriff is a rare regional cider apple that has survived through traditional orchard cultivation.

It is valued for its contribution to balanced cider blends and for its attractive blossom display.

Disease Resistance

Generally regarded as a hardy traditional orchard variety with good field resilience.

Pollination Season

Mid-season

Harvesting Season

Late season, typically October.

Storage

Moderate keeping qualities.

Best used for cider making within a few weeks of harvest while the juice retains its fresh character and tannin balance.

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