Press Release: NC MCF Awards

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseMay 27, 2021   Flat Rock, North Carolina— JenNis Beverage Marketing organized the inaugural North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition. The competition announces twenty-seven medals, three people’s choice winners, and a Best in Show each in Mead, Cider, and Fruit Wine. A panel of nine highly qualified judges evaluated the entries by blindContinue reading “Press Release: NC MCF Awards”

Strawberry Vanilla Mead

Strawberry Vanilla from Honeygirl Meadery in Durham. Honey Strawberry Mead with natural flavors. Style of Melomel.  Melomel is mead fermented with fruit for added flavors.  Metheglin style mead is made with spices to enhance the flavor.  Light amber in color.  Nose of wildflower honey, yet as the mead opens up more of the strawberry aromasContinue reading “Strawberry Vanilla Mead”

Open for Entry: North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition

The inaugural North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition was held May 24 at The Lodge at Flat Rock! Judging is completed! Final results have been posted by Triangle Around Town! Click here to view awards announcement. ➡️ https://www.trianglearoundtown.com/trianglearoundtown/mead-cider-fruit-wine-mcf We have pick-up available in the following, Western North Carolina, Charlotte/Lake Norman area, Raleigh/Triangle area. Contact Dennis viaContinue reading “Open for Entry: North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition”

Mead with Wild Blueberry – Bee-Town Mead and Cider

Mead with Wild Blueberry Bee-Town Mead and Cider in Bluffton, South Carolina. Best in Show award winner in the 2020 Palmetto Wine Competition. Beautiful color of violet. Nose pronounced of wild blueberry. Sweet with a full body and perfectly balanced acidity. Prominent blueberry notes on the tongue with a sweet wildflower honey finish. The isContinue reading “Mead with Wild Blueberry – Bee-Town Mead and Cider”

Where We’ve Wined Local Lately – Jan-Feb 2021

Covid took our New Years Eve celebration, however we still managed a few visits to several local establishments. Warmth and wine are the theme of our January escapades! January 2 – we start the year off right and take advantage of the mountain top open air tasting room at Point Lookout Vineyards in Hendersonville. Doesn’tContinue reading “Where We’ve Wined Local Lately – Jan-Feb 2021”

Mead Tasting Class – Ciders, Cysers, and Sessions – Wandering Bard Meadery

Wandering Bard Meadery in Greenville, South Carolina hosted the tasting class led by meadmaker Brian Daughhetee. Purpose of the class was to gain a greater appreciation for Mead, to understand the evaluation process of Mead, all while sampling a variety of different Meads, and a discussion of what foods will pair with Mead. Traditional MeadContinue reading “Mead Tasting Class – Ciders, Cysers, and Sessions – Wandering Bard Meadery”

North Carolina MCF Wine Competition!

It’s time for a HUGE announcement! We are thrilled to formally announce our newest wine competition. The first North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition is scheduled for May 24th, 2021. The inaugural North Carolina MCF Wine Competition will be held at The Lodge at Flat Rock. The North Carolina MCF will seek to generate increased awarenessContinue reading “North Carolina MCF Wine Competition!”

Recap: Open That Bottle of Mead!

We were thrilled to host a livestream of Open That Bottle of Mead night! The first ever #OTBM night lasted about one hour on Tuesday evening June 30th, 2020. Joining Dennis and Jenni of Winery Escapades on the livestream was Dathan and Jen with Triangle Around Town, Mike with Bee Town Mead and Cider inContinue reading “Recap: Open That Bottle of Mead!”