Post by Frank Blades on Dec 2, 2008 13:55:09 GMT
The Pomona Award 2008 (CAMRA)
A pioneering figure in the world of real cider has added an extra chapter to his already successful resume by winning the CAMRA Pomona Award for 2008.
Roger Wilkins, of Wilkins Cider (www.somersetmade.co.uk/oldscrump/ciderfarms/wilkins.php), Lands End Farm, Mudgley, near Wedmore, Somerset, scooped the award for his lifelong devotion to producing some of the most renowned cider in the county. Wilkins's contribution to the industry is so well-appreciated that customers have been buying from the Farm for over thirty years.
The Pomona Award is named after the Roman Goddess of apples and is presented by CAMRA to the person, place or thing who has done the most to promote real cider or perry primarily over the previous twelve months and secondarily, where there is no outstanding contender in the last twelve months, for ongoing work.
Roger Wilkins, Pomona winner, said: ‘I am delighted to receive this recognition for doing something that I love and for carrying on the tradition of farmhouse cider-making that my grandfather taught me. I must also thank all the people who have supported my work over the years, and I hope they have enjoyed my cider.'
Wilkins has been winning CAMRA awards since the 1980's, most notably taking the Cider of the Year accolade at both the 1988 and 1989 Great British Beer Festival. He took over the family business after the death of his grandfather in 1969, and to this day produces up to 20,000 gallons of cider per year. Wilkins also has a concern for tradition, keeping alive the ancient tradition of ‘wassailing', held every January.
Sarah Newson, Vice Chair of CAMRA's Cider & Perry Committee, said: ‘This phenomenal contributor to the industry thoroughly deserves this award for his sheer enthusiasm and commitment to producing the best real cider. With his farm overlooking Westhay Moor Valley, Roger could not produce cider in a more stunning location. Maybe these surroundings have been the inspiration for his continued success!'
Sarah Newson, Vice Chair of CAMRA's Cider & Perry Committee presented the Pomona Award 2008 on Saturday October 18th at 1pm. The presentation took place at Roger Wilkins's Lands End Farm, Mudgley, near Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4TU.
News item from the CAMRA website www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=287729
A pioneering figure in the world of real cider has added an extra chapter to his already successful resume by winning the CAMRA Pomona Award for 2008.
Roger Wilkins, of Wilkins Cider (www.somersetmade.co.uk/oldscrump/ciderfarms/wilkins.php), Lands End Farm, Mudgley, near Wedmore, Somerset, scooped the award for his lifelong devotion to producing some of the most renowned cider in the county. Wilkins's contribution to the industry is so well-appreciated that customers have been buying from the Farm for over thirty years.
The Pomona Award is named after the Roman Goddess of apples and is presented by CAMRA to the person, place or thing who has done the most to promote real cider or perry primarily over the previous twelve months and secondarily, where there is no outstanding contender in the last twelve months, for ongoing work.
Roger Wilkins, Pomona winner, said: ‘I am delighted to receive this recognition for doing something that I love and for carrying on the tradition of farmhouse cider-making that my grandfather taught me. I must also thank all the people who have supported my work over the years, and I hope they have enjoyed my cider.'
Wilkins has been winning CAMRA awards since the 1980's, most notably taking the Cider of the Year accolade at both the 1988 and 1989 Great British Beer Festival. He took over the family business after the death of his grandfather in 1969, and to this day produces up to 20,000 gallons of cider per year. Wilkins also has a concern for tradition, keeping alive the ancient tradition of ‘wassailing', held every January.
Sarah Newson, Vice Chair of CAMRA's Cider & Perry Committee, said: ‘This phenomenal contributor to the industry thoroughly deserves this award for his sheer enthusiasm and commitment to producing the best real cider. With his farm overlooking Westhay Moor Valley, Roger could not produce cider in a more stunning location. Maybe these surroundings have been the inspiration for his continued success!'
Sarah Newson, Vice Chair of CAMRA's Cider & Perry Committee presented the Pomona Award 2008 on Saturday October 18th at 1pm. The presentation took place at Roger Wilkins's Lands End Farm, Mudgley, near Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4TU.
News item from the CAMRA website www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=287729