Taste a glass of Ballycross apple juice and you’ll realise immediately why the von Engelbrechtens are so passionate about their products.
They have realised the full potential of the raw product – the apples. Over the years, they have selected varieties with exceptional flavour, aroma and texture. The apples are hand-picked on maturity and pressed using traditional rack and cloth methods to ensure the delicate and distinctive aroma is captured in every bottle. There is no added sugar, water or preservatives. Single variety juices include Elstar, which is sweet and aromatic; Jonagold, a crisp, fresh, easy-to-drink, medium-sweet variety; and Bramley, a dry, zesty juice.
The orchards in Bridgetown, Co Wexford, are a delight, but so too are the farm buildings with their well-manicured courtyard, farm shop and café. You may choose to settle in for a glass of chilled juice and a light lunch or to take a bottle or two home. A case is to be recommended, a bottle never quite seems to be enough. See www.ballycross.com.
