Fruit wines are fermented alcoholic beverages made from a variety of base ingredients; they may also have additional flavors taken from fruits, flowers, and herbs. This definition is sometimes broaden
Pomegranate wine from Armenia
Elderberries, a common fruit wine ingredient.
Bottle of pineapple wine from Dominican Republic
Pomegranate wine in Israel
Perry or pear cider is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented pears, traditionally in England, parts of South Wales, France, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Interest is growing in artisanal per
Fruit wine
…flowers, and herbs. This definition is sometimes broadened to include any alcoholic fermented beverage except beer. For historical reasons, cider and perry are also excluded from the definition of fruit wine. Fruit wines have traditionally been popular with home winemakers and in areas with cool climates…
A traditional perry (poiré in French) bottled under cork and cage from Normandy
Perry pears growing at Dyrham Park
Mature perry pear orchard at Wick Court, near Arlingham: As usual in traditional perry orchards, the trees are of extremely large size.
Quern for making perry and cider at Hellens, Herefordshire, where a large orchard was planted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Anne – avenues of perry pears from it still survive. The varieties 'Hellens Early' and 'Hellens Green' were named after the house.