Showcasing South Australia

Just 20km from Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills has been the main apple growing region of South Australia since the 1800's.

Cidermaking began back then as well, and various cider companies have come and gone over time.

LOBO began back in 2007. They started with a few experiments to try and make some cider out of leftover apples at Michael's orchard.

Encouraged by the results, the experiments became trials, trying out different apple varieties to see which would make the best cider. Granny Smith were a bit tart, Fuji tended to be sweet and bland, Red Delicious was pretty good, but it turned out that a blend of mostly Pink Lady apples has a good flavour and natural balance.

Lobo is the product of Michael Stafford and Warwick Billings, Michael’s family has been growing apples for generations and Warwick, the cider maker behind this exquisite range, is originally from Somerset, the cider capital of the UK. He has been involved in making cider since he was 8 and once made a cider that was regarded as the finest in England at the time.

Each Lobo product is a true masterpiece and brings joy to the senses!