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Ninemaidens Range of Cornish Meads Mead is a simple drink, made from fermented honey, following tried and tested recipes. Ninemaidens Mead have combined a wealth of experience in the field of honey production with a longstanding family tradition of brewing country wines to bring you a drink of the highest quality. Our range of quality meads is carefully made with the finest honey available - a selection of the best locally sourced ingredients are then added during the brewing process, helping to achieve the full and balanced flavours found in our fine products. "You can get good commercial meads, from producers such as the excellently named Ninemaidens Mead of Cornwall..." Andrew Marr - BBC Political Correspondent writing in 'Esquire' magazine, December 2003. |
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'Traditional
Mead' Winner of The Best Honey Based Drink at the National Fruit Wine, Mead & Liqueur Awards, 2004 "Mid Yellow gold colour. Strong heather honey nose of intensity and some richness. Fairness on palate – some heather spice – mid to high acidity – mid length. Some style." JCOS* Medium sweet; not fortified but fermented to a strength of 14%. A fun drink with a serious taste! Everything you'd expect from a classic mead. |
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'Spiced Mead'
(Metheglin) Silver Medal Winner of the mead section at The National Honey Show 2004 "Deep yellow gold colour Strong cloves on nose - some plum character - rich and broad Strong spice on palate - clean and rich Long acidity - some class." JCOS* Well rounded with a lot of fireside warmth. Takes the chill off winters' evenings. 12.5% to revive you after long walks. |
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'Redcurrant Mead'
- Melomel (alternatively available as Blackcurrant) "Mid yellow / orange colour. Orange peel nose. Tart Redcurrant character. Redcurrant spice on palate - quite green acidity – long – quite tart. Interesting and characterful." JCOS* Hints of a Californian style; wildly fruity, yet still capturing the full floral / honey bouquet. Big glassfuls iced in summer - try mixing it with Champagne; raunchy Ninemaidens Royale! 12.5% Med dry. |
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'Apple Mead'
The latest addition to the range... Inspired by the ancient drink Cyser, and made from the double fermentation of selected local apple juices and honey, this is a subtle alternative to crafted apple wine. A successful accompaniment to spicy dishes - 12.5% Medium dry |
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