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Melomels


We currently offer 16 different Melomels, each made with honey and grapes.
The price is $12 per bottle or $120 per case (12 bottles).
Bottles are 750mL; cases may be mixed-and-matched.

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Instructions
for those curious of Melomel

Storage
Melomel is best stored upright to minimize contact with the cork and keep any sediment at the base of the bottle.
Opening
One pleasing aspect about Melomel is its longevity once uncorked, which can be at least a full month. In fact, flavour improves for several days after the initial opening, and so we recommend opening a bottle the day prior to drinking.
Effervescence
Sulfites are not used in the production of Melomel, and thus bottles occasionally develop an unintentional fizz. The problem can easily be remedied by allowing the bottle to stand for a time after opening, unless it is preferred.

Sediment
Most bottles have a layer of organic precipitate remaining from the winemaking process. Careful pouring or decanting can leave the layer largely undisturbed, though it is both zesty and nutritious if drank.
Serving
Taste and aroma are generally quite pleasant from 40°F to room temperature, with whites tending cooler and reds warmer. Whether served alone or with food, Melomel is likely to show a potent presence.

White

Ambrosia Melomel
Ambrosia

Ambrosia

Buttery smooth sweetness heralds a strong honey character.
(S2009/B#1)
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Golden Harvest Melomel
Golden Harvest

Golden Harvest

Lighter in body, mildly sweet, but smooth to the touch.
(S2008/B#1)
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Irish Moss Melomel
Irish Moss

Irish Moss

Delicate apple shadows this engaging semi-sweet white.
(S2007/B#4)
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Medovina Melomel
Medovina

Medovina

Rich and sweet, with a butterscotch ripeness.
(S2009/B#1)
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Potentilla Melomel
Potentilla

Potentilla - **Sold Out**

Sweet and tangy disposition with a hint of apricot.
(S2005/B#0)
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Roberts Run White Melomel
Roberts Run White

Roberts Run White

Sweet, yet fully balanced by an apple tartness.
(S2006/B#3)
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Sunny Side Up Melomel
Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up - **Sold Out**

Dry complexity counters a soft nose of semi-sweet honey.
(D2008/B#0) 
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Red

Bloodroot Melomel
Bloodroot

Bloodroot

Full-bodied, with the flavour and strength of port.
(S2009/B#6)
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Jewels of Opar Melomel
Jewels of Opar

Jewels of Opar - **Sold Out**

This dry Melomel captures the pungent heat of aged fruit.
(D2008/B#0) 
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Monk's Hood Melomel
Monk's Hood

Monk's Hood

The epitome of a delicious and fruity Melomel.
(S2008/B#2)
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Prima Vera

Prima Vera

Refreshing earthiness enhanced by a trifle of cranberry, dry.
(D2009/B#0)
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Red Hot Poker Melomel
Red Hot Poker

Red Hot Poker - **Sold Out**

Light red and sweet, but with some zing.
(S2007/B#0)
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Roberts Run Red Melomel
Roberts Run Red

Roberts Run Red

Our darkest Melomel, heavy with caramel tones.
(S2009/B#1)
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Rosetta Melomel
Rosetta

Rosetta

Cherry aromatics and a heavy handed fruitiness.
(S2009/B#1)
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Rose

Honeysuckle Rose Melomel
Honeysuckle Rose

Honeysuckle Rose - New Vintage!

Dark amber in hue, it embodies a mild taste of honey.
(S2009/B#1)
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Rosa Rugosa Melomel
Rosa Rugosa

Rosa Rugosa - **Sold Out**

Though sweet, a slight astringency transcends.
(S2005/B#0)
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