Wild West Wine and Cider Experience
Description
Learn about what we mean by natural wine and cider and see the whole end to end process from organic fruit growing to fermentation and bottling on one single site. Experience our beautiful location, just 10 minutes' drive from Bristol and yet feel a million miles away from the city. Sample our wines and ciders paired with local cheese.
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Immerse yourself in the world of natural wine and cider-making. Just 10 minutes from The Clifton Suspension Bridge you will feel a million miles away from the city, as you find yourself in a secluded rural valley in Failand, the home of Wild West Wine and Cider. Here you can find organically grown apples and grapes and experience the end to end process for making wine and cider in the traditional way, as it's been made for thousands of years, without the addition of sulphites or other additives. On arrival you will be welcomed by your host. Walk along a rustic path to the vineyard and learn about the trials and tribulations of establishing an organic vineyard. Wander back through our beautiful organic orchard before sampling our wine and cider paired with local cheese.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(35)
We had a great afternoon with Matt and Sean. The rain was persistent but nevertheless we enjoyed a tour of the vineyard, before sheltering in the barn where we learned about the wine and cider making processes. The four of us enjoyed the tasting of several ciders and a wine and the others on the visit were great company too. Would highly recommend.
Had a lovely visit to Wild West. Sean was our host and he was very welcoming and friendly. Had a tour of the vineyard and the orchard and Sean shared a brief history of how Wild West came about as well as the challenges and successes they have had over the last 9 years since starting off in 2017. Had a glass of white in the vineyard and then 4 different ciders when we got back to the building. Plenty of crackers and cheese which was replenished as soon as it got close to running out!
The entire experience was both informative and fun from start to finish. The tour of the vineyard and orchard was insightful, Sean was engaging and we enjoyed hearing everything he had to say about the business. The samples of wine and cider were all delicious so obviously had to buy some on the way out! Would definitely recommend for a nice afternoon out - thanks again :)
Our host and guide, Sean, was very friendly and welcoming on arrival. We arrived early as we had travelled by public transport, so he kindly showed us where the bathroom was and invited us to take a seat until the rest of the group arrived. The tour started on time, and Sean gave us an informative tour of the facility, clearly explaining the processes involved and answering all of our questions with ease. Afterwards, we were seated and served chutney, cheese, and crackers while being introduced to a variety of drinks, each accompanied by interesting information. We were able to sample a generous selection of drinks and enjoyed plenty of cheese and crackers. As many guests had walked to the venue, there was no sense of being rushed at the end of the experience, which made for a very relaxed atmosphere. There was also a shop on site where we purchased a few items. We appreciated that there was no hard sell—just a friendly opportunity to browse and buy if we wished.
We really enjoyed learning about the vines and the orchard and the whole process from start to finish...cider was all so different and came away with some lovely samples to try at home. Shaun was a great host.
Excellent day out and delicious cider! Highly recommend
Informative 2 hours of interesting detail on growing, harvesting and making wines and ciders. Cheers
Matt and Sean have poured so much care, work, and vision into their vineyard and orchard. They also have a real real gift for bringing people into their world: generous hosting, beautiful surroundings, and cider made with a respect for the land it comes from. The Foxwhelp and Stoke Red single varietals were a real highlight for our group, as well as watching Sean do some disgorging! A lovely afternoon led by brilliant people. Highly recommended for anyone who loves cider, nature, and organic food.
Had a fantastic day out at Wild West Cider's beautiful farm. The tour through their orchard and vineyard was very informative and interesting. The cider tasting was great! It was also easy/quick to get by bus from Bristol!
We had a wonderful day at Wild West having a tour of the vineyard and the orchard followed by some cider tasting. Lots of information and delicious cider! Would recommend to anybody visiting Bristol.
