Mead is the oldest art of fermentation. Consumed by all from kings to peasants mead has gained a reputation as a giver of
life, wisdom, courage and strength down through the ages.
The term “honeymoon” has been associated with drinking mead
during the month long celebration following a wedding in pagan times. If you would like to combine this ancient tradition with your wedding celebration, we will be delighted to supply it locally or ship to your location. Read More on Mead and Weddings
In addition to the health giving properties of honey,
mead was thought by Romans to lengthen life and to possess unique healing qualities.
The ancient Nordic people considered
the drinking of mead as a most important aspect of daily life. Legends of great mead halls, feasts and celebrations abound
in the cultural histories of the countries of this area.
It is the bee’s tireless search for nectar from thousands of blossoms that
creates the honey in each bottle of mead. 100% natural honey is diluted with pure water and spices or berry juice to add
further dimension and complexity. Special yeast cultures are added to this medieval style of Mead. A fermentation and slow
ageing process in European oak barrels occurs for up to three years before bottling.
Kickass Currant, Family Reserve - 2006
13.3% Alc/Vol PH 5.5
RS 2 degrees brix 166 cases
Bronze Medal Winner, Northwest Wine Summit 2008
Fruit Source - black currant, wildflower
honey,
lightly aged in oak
This modern style of mead is a family secret. A full bodied wine with a robust fruity nature. A rich cassis flavour with intense
mouth appeal combines with a subtle honey bakcground and a kiss of oak. Try this wine with cured and red meats or
wild game. Serve at cellar temperature. This mead will cellar for up to 10 years. Currently Available
Solstice Metheglin 2006
13% alc / vol PH 3.3
RS 4 degrees brix 210 cases
Silver Medal Winner, Northwest Wine Summit 2008
Fruit Source - honey, ginger root, and spice,
-no fruit- barrel aged in French oak
A family recipe with a modern twist. Wildflower Honey and a blend of ginger and spices is added to pure water and
fermented with special yeast. Aged for 6 months in French Oak barrels, this off dry mead makes an excellent dinner wine to
serve with fowl, fish, or spicy foods. Serve at cellar temperature. This mead cellars well for 10-15 years. Currently Available.
Wassail Gold - Sack Mead 2006
12% alc / vol PH 3.4
RS 6 degrees brix 417 cases
Fruit Source- honey and spice, no fruit -barrel fermented and aged in French oak
This mead is for those liking a sparkling wine. This style of mead is made with an extra amount of premium natural honey,
less water, special yeast cultures and is fermented and aged in French oak barrels. A sophisticated palate cleanser between
courses, pairs nicely with fruits, aged cheeses, delicate seafood dishes and lighter deserts. Serve at cellar temperature. Currently Available
Harvest Melomel
12% alc / vol PH 3.2
RS 2 degrees brix
221 cases
Fruit Source - marion berry, logan berry, gooseberry, and wildflower honey
lightly aged in French oak
Our seasonal mead. This off dry mead is made with 100% Vancouver Island Honey and a blend of berries from our farm.
Clean and crisp with a distinct fruity palate, it
finishes with a soft whisper of honey. Melomel was the mainstay of ancient
agricultural communities, their festivals, and traditions long before the cultivation of grapes and barley. Lighter alcohol and
acidity and slight effervescence are a historical part of this style of mead. Enjoy this mead with our famous wild BC salmon,
cream pastas, fowl, or your favourite cheeses.
Serve at cellar temperature. This mead cellars well for up to 10 years.
Brazen Blackberry
RS 2 degrees brix, 12.5% alc / vol
2005 Northwest Wine Summit Gold Medal winner
This robust
blackberry honey wine that is rich and rewarding. Aged in French Oak.
Hints of honey
and warm summer blackberry flavours pairs well with rich meat dishes,
pastas, or your favorite cheese. Serve at cellar to room temperature with your favourite dark chocolate.
This mead cellars well for up
to 8 years.
*Please call
or email our store to confirm which products are currently in
stock. You may also wish to find out about special seasonal meads
not listed here.
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