Māris Plūme

Māris Plūme is the cider maker behind Mr. Plūme Cidery in Latvia. He began his cider journey as a trainee at Domaine Dupont in France and Distelberger Cider (Most) in Austria, where he learned traditional European cider-making techniques. Since 2010, Māris has been experimenting with diverse methods and styles, earning numerous awards across Spain, Germany, Norway, Madeira, and local competitions. Each autumn, he leads an “apple safari” to discover and preserve native Latvian cider apple varieties—many of which are now grafted and thriving in his family orchard. In addition to cider, Māris is passionate about perry making and cultivating distinctive pear varieties, continuing his dedication to the craft from orchard to glass.