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The Originals

Starrlight Mead opened in Pittsboro at the Chatham Mill in September of 2010. At that time, we only had three meads available: Traditional Mead Off-Dry, Traditional Mead Semi-Sweet, and Spiced Apple. If you were around then, you'll remember that we sold out of Spiced Apple by Thanksgiving (uh-oh!) and Becky put Ben on a rush order for more! The new batch finished up in December and sold over 100 bottles the first day back. We've created many more recipes since then, but these three will always hold a special place in our hearts! Save $5 by ordering the Originals as a pack.

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The Traditionals

A traditional mead is made from just honey, water, and yeast. But what happens when you use a different varietal of honey? Find out for yourself in this pack of traditional meads. Traditional Semi-sweet is made from local NC wildflower honey. Traditional Wildfoam was created from honey from the Pacific NW and has a vanilla or marshmallow flavor. Traditional Gallberry Blossom is made from gallberry blossom honey from the NC coast and has a tropical fruity quality. This is a great pack to do a side by side tasting with! Save $5 by ordering The Traditionals as a pack. Each of these meads have won a Double Gold Medals, with the Traditional Semi-Sweet having also won Best in Class

~~$76.00~~ $71.00
Ebling Reserve Mead

Melomel

NC - North Carolina
Alcohol 16%
Bottling Date 8/2021
A luscious, rich mead made from cherry, blackberry and blueberry juices aged over three years. Perfect for sipping in a small glass by the fire. Or pair with dark chocolate truffles! Exquisite! This wine was inspired by and created in memory of our dear angel Fred. Without you, we would never have gotten started! We raise a glass to you! Salut!
$65.00 / 375 mL Bottle
Traditional Off-Dry Mead

Honey
Alcohol 12.5%
Silver

Not your typical Mead! Our Off-dry Traditional honey wine, created from North Carolina wildflower honey, has just a hint of sweetness. Light floral notes with a slight citrus finish. Serve as you would a white wine, lightly chilled with Lemon Chicken, fish, or with spicy food! Silver Medal, NC State Fair Wine Competition
$19.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Apricot Mead Off-dry

Melomel
Alcohol 12.5%
Our Apricot Mead is a lightly fruity reminder of cool springtime mornings. This wine is crisp and tart with subtle spice notes and a lingering stone fruit flavor. Reminds us of a sauvignon blanc. Pair with fish or chicken, shrimp scampi, or feta and goat cheeses.
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Blueberry Mead Off-dry

Melomel
Alcohol 12.5%
Bronze

Our Blueberry Mead has a crisp, lightly fruity flavor. With a floral aroma in the background behind the blueberry scents. It’s like walking through a blueberry patch. Foods that you would normally serve with a red table wine are great pairings with this mead. Serve at cellar temperature. Bronze Medal, Finger Lakes Wine Competition
$26.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Pomegranate Pink Peppercorn

Melomel
Alcohol 12.5%
Silver

Lively, tart pomegranate is balanced with the light, fruity spice of pink peppercorns. Pair with Mediterranean food, pork chops, or pepper crusted steak. Recipe courtesy of our first mead wench, Jenn! Silver Medal, American Wine Society Competition
$24.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Cloer

Pyment
Alcohol 12.5%
We joined with Cloer Family Vineyards in Apex to bring you this pyment –wildflower honey and Noble grapes fermented together. A strong grape nose leads to fruity notes with soft tannins. Pair with salmon, lamb, or pesto.
$22.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Traditional Semi-Sweet Mead

Honey
Alcohol 12.5%
Double Gold 2015

A sweeter honey wine created with North Carolina wildflower honey. Our Semi-sweet Traditional Mead has a fabulous floral honey nose and long lingering honey flavor with a crisp, clean finish - never syrupy or cloying! Just what you would expect from mead! Fabulous with spicy or hot foods, but divine with NY style cheesecake! Double Gold and Best in Class - American Wine Society Competition 2015
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Traditional Mead Gallberry Blossom

Honey
Alcohol 12.5%
Double Gold, AWS

This special mead is made with NC Gallberry Blossom honey, an unusual honey with a fruity flavor, found in just a few states. The fragrance of this mead is floral with a little apricot, while it has a sweet, slightly fruity flavor, with hints of dried mango. It's creamy mouth feel and crisp finish pair well with pineapple teriyaki or a medium rare burger from your backyard grill. Serve lightly chilled. Double Gold Medal, American Wine Society Competition
$26.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Traditional Mead Wildfoam

Honey
Alcohol 12.5%
Double Gold

This semi-sweet traditional mead is made with Wildflower and Meadowfoam honeys. Meadowfoam flowers, native to the Pacific Northwest, add a strong vanilla/marshmallow flavor to the hone and therefore to the mead. Enjoy at room temperature around a campfire or pair with your favorite curried dish. Crazy toasted marshmallow flavor! Double Gold Medal, Finger Lakes Wine Competition
$30.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Blueberry

Melomel
Alcohol 12.5%
The luscious summer flavor of blueberries preserved with honey for any time of the year. Fruity, sweet , and jammy this wine is lovely on its own or paired with a summer salad or barbeque. Or make sangria with strawberries and blueberries. Chill before serving.
$26.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Blackberry

Melomel
Alcohol 12.5%
Gold Medal - 2021 Silver Medal - 2019

Our Blackberry is sweet, tangy and bursting with flavor! We add 100% Blackberry juice to our honey wine made with NC honey. Serve chilled with beef or pork. Or try it with a lemon flavored dessert or as a reduction over pound cake, ice cream or brownies! Gold Medal, Finger Lakes Wine Competition
$40.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Peach

Melomel
Alcohol 12.5%
Honeyed Peach reminds us of ripe, juicy summer peaches, bursting with flavor. We enhance the sweet flavor of NC honey with the juiciness of 100% peach juice. Peaches and honey! Serve this sweet wine chilled at a picnic or use it to brighten up your favorite pork or spicy chicken dish!
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Spiced Apple

Cyser
Alcohol 12.5%
Double Gold Silver 2017 Mid-Atlantic

Apple pie in a glass! Honeyed Spiced Apple has a wonderful apple flavor enhanced with the spices of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Chilling brings out the apple flavor and warming gently in the crockpot brings out the spices! Just like spiced apple cider for grownups! Great with turkey dinner, pumpkin pie, carrot cake or spice cake! Or... just by itself! Best in Show/Double Gold Medal, NC Mead, Crider, Fruit Wine Competition
$22.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Elderberry

Metheglin
Alcohol 12.5%
We like honey in our herbal teas, so we thought why not put herbs in our honey wine? We love the combination! This wine uses both the Elder berries and the flowers. Fruity and subtle sweet, berry flavor. Pair with lighter fare like salad with a fruity vinaigrette. Serve lightly chilled or in lemonade.
$22.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Nordic Blend

Metheglin
Alcohol 12.5%
Silver

Reminiscent of a well known Scandinavian drink made with Caraway, Fennel and Anise seed, this combination makes a tasty digestive. Flavors of licorice and rye bread, uniquely savory and sweet. Pair with smoked fish, charcuterie, or roast pork with apples and sauerkraut. Silver Medal, Finger Lakes Wine Competition
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Chamomile

Metheglin
Alcohol 12.5%
We like honey in our herbal teas, so we thought why not put herbs in our honey wine? We love the combination! Chamomile has long been prized for its relaxant effects. Floral and honey with a light grassy note. Amazing warmed up before bedtime!
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Ginger

Metheglin
Alcohol 12.5%
Gold medal - 2019

We like honey in our herbal teas, so we thought why not put herbs in our honey wine? We love the combination! Ginger’s warming flavors have been recognized for years, especially in Asian cultures. Slight ginger burn balanced with sweet honey and a light floral nose. Excellent with sushi! Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Also, great warmed up in the winter! Gold Medal, Mid-Atlantic SE Wine Competition
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Honeyed Chai

Metheglin
Alcohol 12.5%
Gold medal - 2021

We like honey in our herbal teas, so we thought why not put herbs in our honey wine? We love the combination! Chai spices of Cardamom, Ginger, and Cinnamon are reminiscent of a cup of exotic spiced tea with honey. Pair with tea biscuits, shortbread, or coffee cake. Serve lightly chilled or warmed. Gold Medal, Finger Lakes Wine Competition
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle