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Stolen Harvest

Stolen Harvest
2020 Bochet Honey Wine

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Chicken Dessert

Category: Traditional Mead

Date Tasted:
Country: Canada
Alcohol: 12%
91 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$30

Stolen Harvest
2020 Bochet Honey Wine

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Chicken Dessert

Category: Traditional Mead

Date Tasted:
Country: Canada
Alcohol: 12%
Dark amber color. Inviting aromas of broiled apricot, fig, flan, banana custard, raisins, and flowers with a round, fruity medium body and a smooth, delightful, long creme anglaise, candied ginger, lemon zest, and soy glazed nuts finish. A decadent and lengthy Mead that offers an indulgent experience.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity, Rich & Full & Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: broiled apricot, fig, flan, banana custard, raisins, and flowers
Taste Flavor: creme anglaise, candied ginger, lemon zest, and soy glazed nuts
Sweetness Sweetness: Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own
Recipes Pairing: Peach Cobbler, Chicken Tagine, Chevre
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A decadent and lengthy mead that offers an indulgent experience.

The Producer

Stolen Harvest Meadery

The Producer

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.