Sheppy's Cider is now available in TESCO nationally
Tesco shoppers across the UK will be able to pick up cans of craft cider from one of England’s oldest producers for the first time, thanks to a new nationwide listing for Somerset-based Sheppy’s.
The family-owned business, which has been making Somerset cider for six generations, will see two new craft products appear on the shelves of 400 Tesco stores across the UK.
The 330ml cans are being stocked in two premium varieties; VAT 14 Classic Cider and VAT 07 Cloudy Cider. They are named after two 100-year old oak vats which have been used for generations to mature Sheppy’s craft ciders at the family’s farm near Taunton.
Sheppy’s can trace its history of cider-making back more than 200 years and is today headed by current Master of Cider David Sheppy. From apple to can, his hands are behind every drop of cider that bears the Sheppy's name and every can or bottle bears his signature as his personal guarantee of quality and provenance.
Whilst Sheppy’s has been producing cider for centuries, the new products mark two firsts for the business. It is the first time Sheppy’s has produced a product in cans, and the first time it has secured a UK-wide listing with the UK’s biggest supermarket.
David Sheppy, Master of Cider said: “We’re delighted to have secured this listing with Tesco - it’s an exciting step for the brand. The launch of our contemporary cans came after a strategic rebrand last year - where we unveiled a new look bottle design as well. This cemented our premium positioning and reinforced the authenticity of the brand. Our cider stays true to our traditional, craft cider making roots and heritage.
Whilst the UK-wide listing is a big step forward for the Somerset business, Sheppy’s has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with Tesco, with its products sold at the supermarket’s stores across the South West.
Tesco cider buyer Rosie Goodson said: “Today cider drinkers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tastes and we are seeing increased demand for craft ciders. With that in mind we wanted to expand our range in this area, and so it made perfect sense to work with a long-established craft producer like Sheppy’s, which already has a strong track record with us in the South West. With such a strong provenance behind the Sheppy’s brand we are hoping that the new cans will appeal to craft cider drinkers across the UK.”
Tesco has been working with Visit Somerset the Official Destination Management Organisation for the county of Somerset to promote the wealth of food and drink producers in the county and Visit Somerset’s Chief Executive John Turner has said: “We are delighted that Sheppy’s products would now find a UK-wide market.
Somerset has a wealth of quality local produce, but the county is famous for its cider, so it seems fitting that these new product lines are helping to fly the flag for Somerset across the UK. We hope that Tesco shoppers will enjoy a taste of Somerset and it will spark their interest in visiting Somerset and finding out more about the food and drink made in the county.”
Great British Cider - Sheppy's Cider
With thanks to the National Association of Cidermakers and Rural Media.
Sheppys cider orchard visit
Returning from a short break in Exmoor, Julia and I visit the Sheppy's cider farm at Bradford on Tone, near Taunton in Somerset. We took a look at 3 adjacent cider and perry orchards, an old one on widely spaced very large trees, a mature orchard of dwarf pyramids trained as centre leader dominant, and a brand new orchard of perry pears on very closely planted dwarf pyramids. Please excuse the tasting of Sheppey's Gold Medal cider.
Well worth a visit of you are down that way, only about 15 minutes from the M5 Wellington turn off, junction 26. Good farm and cider shop (longhorn beef, preserves, local cheese, gifts and all the usual stuff), picnic tables and freedom to walk in a traditional cider orchard, a rare thing nowadays. They also stock Somerset Cider apple brandy from nearby Burrow Hill. Well worth a visit.
Sheppy's Cider now available in TESCO nationally - Launch EVENT
Tesco shoppers across the UK will be able to pick up cans of craft cider from one of England’s oldest producers for the first time, thanks to a new nationwide listing for Somerset-based Sheppy’s.
The family-owned business, which has been making Somerset cider for six generations, will see two new craft products appear on the shelves of 400 Tesco stores across the UK.
The 330ml cans are being stocked in two premium varieties; VAT 14 Classic Cider and VAT 07 Cloudy Cider. They are named after two 100-year old oak vats which have been used for generations to mature Sheppy’s craft ciders at the family’s farm near Taunton.
Sheppy’s can trace its history of cider-making back more than 200 years and is today headed by current Master of Cider David Sheppy. From apple to can, his hands are behind every drop of cider that bears the Sheppy's name and every can or bottle bears his signature as his personal guarantee of quality and provenance.
Whilst Sheppy’s has been producing cider for centuries, the new products mark two firsts for the business. It is the first time Sheppy’s has produced a product in cans, and the first time it has secured a UK-wide listing with the UK’s biggest supermarket.
David Sheppy, Master of Cider said: “We’re delighted to have secured this listing with Tesco - it’s an exciting step for the brand. The launch of our contemporary cans came after a strategic rebrand last year - where we unveiled a new look bottle design as well. This cemented our premium positioning and reinforced the authenticity of the brand. Our cider stays true to our traditional, craft cider making roots and heritage.
Whilst the UK-wide listing is a big step forward for the Somerset business, Sheppy’s has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with Tesco, with its products sold at the supermarket’s stores across the South West.
Tesco cider buyer Rosie Goodson said: “Today cider drinkers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tastes and we are seeing increased demand for craft ciders. With that in mind we wanted to expand our range in this area, and so it made perfect sense to work with a long-established craft producer like Sheppy’s, which already has a strong track record with us in the South West. With such a strong provenance behind the Sheppy’s brand we are hoping that the new cans will appeal to craft cider drinkers across the UK.”
Tesco has been working with Visit Somerset the Official Destination Management Organisation for the county of Somerset to promote the wealth of food and drink producers in the county and Visit Somerset’s Chief Executive John Turner has said: “We are delighted that Sheppy’s products would now find a UK-wide market.
Somerset has a wealth of quality local produce, but the county is famous for its cider, so it seems fitting that these new product lines are helping to fly the flag for Somerset across the UK. We hope that Tesco shoppers will enjoy a taste of Somerset and it will spark their interest in visiting Somerset and finding out more about the food and drink made in the county.”
Top 10 things to do in and around Taunton, Somerset (UK)
Top 10 things to do in and around Taunton, Somerset (UK)
Taunton is the county town of Somerset, in the South West of England. I recently visited the town for a long weekend, staying in Castle House thanks to Classic Cottages - visit classic.co.uk for more details and see my video tour of the apartment at
While we were in Taunton, we found lots of interesting things to do and explore. It's a lovely town to visit, even in the British winter!
Here are my top ten suggestions for things to do when visiting Taunton
1 - Museum of Somerset -
2 - Somerset Military Museum
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3 - Hestercombe House and Gardens -
4 - Vivary Park -
5 - Watch Somerset play cricket at the County Ground -
6 - Visit the Somerset Cricket Museum -
7 - Admire Taunton's Architecture on a walk around town
8 - Enjoy a glass of local cider
9 - Sheppy's House of Cider -
10 - West Somerset Railway -
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Swallows at Sheppy's Cider Farm, Bradford-On-Tone near Taunton Somerset
Swallows at Sheppy's Cider Farm, Bradford-On-Tone near Taunton Somerset. 24-Apr-2010
Otter in Taunton, Somerset. Sunday 22nd December 3pm
Beautiful Otter right next to the Town Bridge, didn't manage to capture all on video but it was there for at least 15 minutes happily catching and eating fish! :)
Sheppyfest 2018
With thanks to Kien Bennett for capturing this year's festival madness!
How to export cider - by Sheppy's Cider
In this video, long standing clients of the Department for International Trade South West, Sheppy's Cider, take you through the ins and outs of exporting cider outside the UK.
Taunton Cool Cider Advert
Advert For Taunton Cool Cider
Taunton Cider, 1970's - Film 93556
Taunton Cyder (or cider) featuring a country pub.
Taunton Cider. Bowling balls rolling down a shoot. They smash into each other. Close up of a mouth drinking from a Taunton mug. A bottle of Taunton Dry Blackthorn Cider. A makeshift bowling alley. A woman laughing. A hand throwing the balls on the shoot. Keeping score on a blackboard. A large round mug of Taunton Gold Autumn Cider. Lots of people drinking. Setting up the wooden pins. A strike, form the side. Cider in a mug on tap.
Sheppy’s Cider - Raspberry Cider (Medium Sweet) 4%
Sheppy’s Cider - Raspberry Cider (Medium Sweet) 4%
Brewed by Sheppy’s Cider
Style: Cider
Taunton, England
Serve in Bowl, Flute, Lager glass
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Available in keg, 20 litre bag in box, 500ml and 330ml bottle.
Medium-sweet taste. A delicious combination of a traditional light Somerset cider and pure raspberry juice, which creates a characterful drink with a pleasant, refreshing fruitiness. Sheppy’s Raspberry Cider is the latest addition to the range. A delightful refreshment for the summery months - a good aperitif or to accompany foods with a savoury bite. It is fermented and matured naturally.
Sheppy's Cider
The Taunton Cider Company Original
Pressing the apples, 2016.
24 hour emergency vet Taunton somerset review 2017
24 hour emergency vet Taunton somerset review 2017
Sheppy's Wassail 2018
There are many wassail celebrations which take place across the UK in January to celebrate and bless the trees and fruit for the year ahead. We were lucky enough to be able to capture this one at NACM member Sheppy's orchards in Somerset.
Sheppy's Cider - How We Took On The World
The team at Sheppy's Cider talk to our us about the benefits of international trade and the importance of the support received from the Department of International Trade, which ensured they took the best route to market.
Sheppy’s Cider - Taylor’s Gold (Medium Sweet Cider) 6%
Sheppy’s Cider - Taylor’s Gold (Medium Sweet Cider) 6%
Brewed by Sheppy’s Cider
Style: Cider
Taunton, England
Serve in Bowl, Flute, Lager glass
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Bottled only - available in 500ml bottles.
A medium-sweet, single varietal cider made with the Taylor’s Sweet apple variety.
Taylor’s Sweet is an old Somerset cider apple, it is a mild and delicate variety which produces a cider with a light, refreshing flavour, and subtle aroma. This is a medium to sweet cider.
Sheppy's Cider
Sheppy’s Cider - Taylor’s Gold (Medium Sweet Cider) 6%
Sheppy’s Cider - Taylor’s Gold (Medium Sweet Cider) 6%
Brewed by Sheppy’s Cider
Style: Cider
Taunton, England
Serve in Bowl, Flute, Lager glass
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Bottled only - available in 500ml bottles.
A medium-sweet, single varietal cider made with the Taylor’s Sweet apple variety.
Taylor’s Sweet is an old Somerset cider apple, it is a mild and delicate variety which produces a cider with a light, refreshing flavour, and subtle aroma. This is a medium to sweet cider.
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Sheppy's Cider