Skylar Rae™ Cherries
A Beautiful Cherry with a Special Story
While following a rainbow as they walked through their cherry trees in the hills and canyons of Wenatchee, Washington State, USA, Troy & Kim Toftness, who had only recently suffered the unimaginable loss of their infant daughter Skylar Rae, stumbled upon a cherry tree that was different than any other tree in their orchard. This tree glowed with special coloured cherries that were firm and crisp, with a super sweet flavour unlike any other cherry they had tasted.
Because these cherries were so special, the Toftness family felt it was a gift from nature meant to honour their beautiful daughter. So, they named the colourful, unique, and deliciously sweet cherry after her — and Skylar Rae™ cherries, along with the association with a rainbow, was born.
Distinctive Appearance and Supreme Sweetness
Displaying a blushing orange “caramel glow” and delivering unmatched sweetness, distinctive crunch and rich flavour, Skylar Rae™ cherries deliver an eating experience like no other fruit.
Troy often remarks on the “unique bronze colour of their cherry, giving the appearance of a sun-kissed tan”. This “caramel glow” is a hallmark of their supreme sweetness, indicating the cherries have absorbed ample sunshine.
It truly is “the sweetest cherry you’ll ever eat”.
Proudly Grown in Australia
Wandin Valley Farms is not only proud to be the exclusive grower and packer of Skylar Rae® cherries in Australia, but also honoured to be associated with Troy & Kim and the wider Toftness family.
We harvest our Skylar Rae™ cherries during late November and early December from our farm at the foot of the Warby Ranges in North East Victoria, and in January from our Tasmanian farm in the picturesque Derwent Valley.
A Family Tradition Since 1894
Wandin Valley Farms is a 100% family-owned business. We’ve been growing cherries since 1894.