From the heart of Latvia comes one of the Baltic region’s most respected fine cider producers.
In this episode, Ria Windcaller sits down with Dace and Māris Plūme, the husband-and-wife team behind Mr. Plume, whose thoughtful approach to cider has earned international recognition while remaining deeply rooted in their homeland.
Hear how their story begins from homemade cider to apprenticeships in key european cider regions.
In this Cider Chat
- Latvia’s emerging cider culture
- The abundance of old apple trees scattered across the countryside
- How cider can help preserve both fruit and tradition.
- Grafting English and French cider apples
- Working with you spouse
Ciders tasted during the episode
Semi-Sweet Still Cider
- Their original flagship still cider.
- Blend of two apple varieties:
- Lietuvis Pepin – Lithuanian Pippin
- Blakanais (a Latvian breeding selection)
- Cultured yeast.
- Sterile filtered.
- 5.8% ABV.
- Winner of the top award in the acid-driven category at the Sagardo Forum in San Sebastián.
Pearadise
- Pétillant Naturel (Pet-Nat).
- Blend of Nashi pears and red-fleshed crab apples.
- Wild fermented.
- Zero sulfite addition.
- Naturally sparkling after a long maturation
- Approximately 5.5% ABV..
With annual production of just 10,000–15,000 liters, Mr. Plume demonstrates that great cider is often measured not by volume, but by patience, craftsmanship, and a willingness to let each vintage develop in its own time.
Contact Mr. Plūme
- Website: https://mrplume.lv
Where to Find Mr. Plūme Outside Latvia
- 🇵🇹 Portugal & Spain: Portal da Sidra (Sidra & Velho) –
- 🇱🇹 Lithuania: Sidro Istorijos, Vilnius
- 🌍 Elsewhere in Europe: Contact Mr. Plūme directly through their website for ordering.
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