{"product_id":"stonewell-dry-cider-50cl","title":"Stonewell, Dry Craft Cider, 2024, 50cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium dry Irish craft cider fermented with a specific champagne yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark premium Irish cider, this blend draws on the rich, bittersweet heritage of Dabinett and Michelin apples sourced from the orchards of Armagh, Tipperary, and Waterford. On the palate, it is crisp and refreshingly tart, offering a gentle tannic astringency that is perfectly balanced by the addition of fresh culinary apple juice. While the finish is softened by this subtle back-sweetening, the profile remains decidedly dry, making it the ideal choice for those who prefer a sophisticated, clean structure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA signature blend of Michelin and Dabinett cider apples complemented by sweet eating varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal now\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs wonderfully with creamy cheeses such as Brie or Camembert. Also great with pork, chicken, and seafood. \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve at a temperature around \u003cstrong\u003e7ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE LABEL \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eFounded in 2010, Stonewell Cider draws its name from the historic stone well at the Nohoval, Cork, home of founders Daniel and Geraldine Emerson. The cidery’s inaugural batch was crafted using traditional methods, utilising an authentic French press and apple mill gifted by Geraldine’s father, a winemaker from France's Loire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eToday, Stonewell remains a small, adventurous team dedicated to traditional cider-making. Daniel serves as the head cider maker and hands-on lead for daily operations, while Geraldine manages the estate's finances, crafts their signature Nohoval Apple Wines, and represents the brand at various events and festivals. In the cidery, production is led by Alessandro, a fermentation expert who combines scientific precision with a natural instinct for flavour and balance. He works alongside Diarmuid, whose intuitive blending techniques bring a sense of quiet craftsmanship to every batch produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-October marks the arrival of the Michelin and Dabinett apple varieties at the cidery. Because these apples are mechanically harvested, the team subjects them to a rigorous wash and vigilant sorting process to ensure only the highest quality fresh juice is secured. A specific champagne yeast is then utilised for fermentation, a technique chosen specifically to draw out and highlight the most refined flavour characteristics of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/made-in-ireland\"\u003eBrowse our Made in Ireland Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"stonewell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807745020035,"sku":"113127","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/stonewell-dry-irish-craft-cider-whelehans-wines-dublin-wineshop.jpg?v=1769006374","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/stonewell-dry-cider-50cl","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}