CHAUCER'S Mead

Chaucer's Mead uses 100% pure honey for this specialty dessert-style wine produced in hives throughout Northern California and is composed of a blend of three types; orange, alfalfa and sage. Each of these components brings a unique quality to the blend and contributes to the overall complexity of the wine. Orange adds a pungent orange blossom flavor and has light color. Alfalfa is neutral in flavor but yields a dark, amber color. Sage, on the other hand, has a mild taste and a light color.

Chaucer's Mead is produced utilizing fresh honey without the addition of artificial flavorings, concentrates or artificial colorings. Even though greater production difficulties ensue because pure, raw honey is used for fermentation, the intensity of flavor generated through this technique is worth the effort. Although, this wine exhibits a richness similar to a fine liqueur, this dessert-style beverage is not fortified and contains only 11% alcohol. Hence, this wine should be consumed shortly after purchase to enjoy its natural and rich honey flavor (within 1-2 years of purchase). The Mead can be enjoyed in one of two ways, either chilled or heated with spices to create a delicious wintery drink.

The Maiden's Hot Spiced Mead Recipe
1. Pour half or the full bottle of CHAUCER'S Mead into a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Drop in spice bag(s). One spice bag for half of a bottle and two spice bags for the full bottle.
3. Let the bag(s) steep over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until Mead has reached the desired spiciness. Do not bring to a boil.
4. Remove spice bag(s) and pour hot-spiced Mead into a favorite goblet, mug or glass.