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.
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.
Harvest Melomel
11.5% 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 fi nishes 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.
Currently Available
Kickass Currant, Family Reserve - 2006
13.3% Alc/Vol PH 5.5
RS 2 degrees brix 166 cases
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 105 cases
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, nice paired with fruits, aged cheeses and lighter deserts. Serve at cellar temperature. Currently Available
*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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