Chaucer’s Cellars
Chaucer’s Cellars, est. 1970. Pioneers in reviving traditional mead-making in California. CHAUCER’S CELLARS, part of BARGETTO WINERY, has been producing premium, award-winning Meads for over 50 years. Chaucer’s Mead is produced from 100% natural honey.
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Style & Specialties
Estate
The meadery operates its own apiaries. They manage the bees and the land, ensuring total control from flower to bottle.
Competition
Focused heavily on medalling in competitions to validate the quality of their mead.
Berry Mead
A Melomel specifically using soft berries (raspberry, blackberry, etc.).
Melomel
The broad category for mead fermented with fruit.
Sparkling Mead
Mead that is intentionally carbonated, either through secondary fermentation or forced carbonation.
Hyper-Local
Sources honey within a very tight radius of where the mead is produced and consumed.
Sustainability-Focused
Prioritizes organic honey, sustainable beekeeping practices, and minimal-intervention production.
Honey Varietals
Sage
Light herbal floral, slightly savory, clean dry finish
Blackberry
Dark berry aroma, jam-like sweetness, mild tartness, rich floral base
Strawberry
Very subtle berry aroma, light floral sweetness, delicate finish