Maxwell Wines

The meadery operates its own apiaries. They manage the bees and the land, ensuring total control from flower to bottle.

Focused heavily on medalling in competitions to validate the quality of their mead.

Focuses on regionality and expression of place; using only honey, water, and adjuncts sourced from a specific geographic radius. Emphasizes single-region honey sourcing, minimal blending across regions, restraint in adjuncts that override origin, and emphasis on floral and environmental expression.

Honey, water, and yeast only. No added flavors.

Mead with low alcohol content, typically designed for easy drinking and higher refreshment profile.

Mead that is intentionally carbonated, either through secondary fermentation or forced carbonation.

Sources honey within a very tight radius of where the mead is produced and consumed.

Mead fermented using non-commercial yeast strains from the environment or raw materials.

Prioritizes organic honey, sustainable beekeeping practices, and minimal-intervention production.

Tart, thin-bodied, sharp acidity, light red berry aroma

Light herbal floral, slightly savory, clean dry finish

Dark berry aroma, jam-like sweetness, mild tartness, rich floral base

Very subtle berry aroma, light floral sweetness, delicate finish

Intense herbal spice, savory notes, slightly medicinal finish

Piney, resinous herbal notes, clean cooling finish