Mead is enjoying a renaissance in the states, and it’s got to be fun to have such a wide open, experimental tack to take. The honey wine here gets a spice boost from some time in oak, and the mix of vanilla, nutmeg and honey is surprisingly attractive aromatically. The dry style works beautifully. Count me in! A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery, American (United States) 2020
By Rich Cook