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Top 5 Mead Recommendations

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Mead, or honey wine, while widely available in the Old World, is becoming increasingly popular in the New World. Here are some tried and true Mead recommendations. If you have a Mead suggestion or two that you'd like to share, please post it on the Wine Forum.

1. Redstone Meadery (Colorado) $10-25; (Reserve $50-60)

The Black Raspberry Nectar or the Traditional Mountain Honey Wine are both delicious. The Traditional Mountain Honey Wine is great served slightly warmed. Give the Black Raspberry Nectar a go on a scorching summer day - the essence of refreshment!

2. Bunratty Mead (Ireland) $16

Bunratty Meadis made in the shadows of Bunratty Castle, built in the 15th century, and overlooking Ireland's famed River Shannon. Carefully crafted from an old Irish recipe that includes honey, white wine and herbs - this Mead is fairly sweet and suitable for a variety of palates and occasions.

3. Rabbit's Foot Meadery Sweet Mead (California) $12-16

This 2003 Gold Medal Winner at the International Mead Festival is a delightfully sweet honey wine. Perfect with a wide range of dessert options.

4. Mountain Meadows Spice Nectar (California) $12-16

This semi-sweet and spicy Mead won Gold Medals in both 2002 and 2004 at the International Mead Festival. A versatile Mead that works well with or without food.

5. Chaucer's Mead (California) $13

This is definitely a dessert Mead, very sweet with rich flavor. Take this Mead with a slice of cheesecake and enjoy!
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