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Eight Crowns

Eight Crowns
Wildflower Traditional Mead

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Chicken

Category: Traditional Mead

Date Tasted:
Country: Japan
Alcohol: 11%
90 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$41

Eight Crowns
Wildflower Traditional Mead

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Chicken

Category: Traditional Mead

Date Tasted:
Country: Japan
Alcohol: 11%
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of yuzu and belgian waffle batter, green melon, lilac and lily of the valley, and white concord grape with a velvety, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, distinctive, medium-long finish evoking accents of lemon and lime, sweet and tart green melon, heritage apples, and lilac blossoms. Bold floral and fruity aromatics yet soft and elegant from beginning to end; white flowers and candied green melon wrapped in silk.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Rich & Full
Aroma Aroma: yuzu and belgian waffle batter, green melon, lilac and lily of the valley, and white concord grape
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of lemon and lime, sweet and tart green melon, heritage apples, and lilac blossoms
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Enjoy on its own
Recipes Pairing: Chicken Tagine, Chicken Kebobs, Chevre
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Bold floral and fruity aromatics yet soft and elegant from beginning to end; white flowers and candied green melon wrapped in silk.

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Traditional Mead

Traditional meads should incorporate only honey as a fermentable ingredient, along with water and of course yeast. They can range in character from dry to semi-sweet to sweet, and may be sparkling or still. While not necessarily “traditional”, they may also be fortified and/or barrel-aged. Whether the honey used is a single varietal or a mixture, it is important for a successful traditional mead to evidence the floral nature of the honey; indeed, it should be the defining characteristic. Some acidity is often desired to balance sweetness, but this is not necessary. Lighter versions may be analogous to white wines of corresponding sweetness/dryness, but should present distinctly honeyed emphasis.

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