Maxwell Mead

AU01

Family owned Mead and wine makers based in South Australia

We produce 5 different styles of Mead, using a light amber honey from the Lucerne flower. The different types are: Sparkling Mead, honey fermented with ginger, 5% alc
Honey Mead, 12.5% alc., Spiced Mead, 12.5% alc, infused with nutmeg, clove and cinnamon, Liqueur Mead , extra spices, fortified to 19% with brandy ; Cask aged Mead, 23% alc . fortified with Gin.

Producer Maxwell Wines
Country Australia
Location McLaren Vale

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Maxwell Sparkling Mead

Pale honey gold in colour with perfumed aromas of fresh ginger, flowers and subtle honey.
- Australia
- 330.000 l

honey liqueur

Maxwell Mead

Maxwell Liqueur Mead

24-carat golden colour. Heady aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, with honey and citrus undertones. Liquid hot cross buns.
- Australia
- 375.000 kg

History

Ken Maxwell started experimenting with various honeys and yeasts in the early 1960's and with years of trials developed the recipe for the perfect Meads. The production centre is in McLaren Vale, about an hour south of Adelaide , but the honey comes from a 3 hour drive further south.

Maxwell Mead

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classical mead

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Maxwell Spiced Mead

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Maxwell Honey Mead

sparkling mead

sparkling

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Maxwell Sparkling Mead

honey liqueur

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Maxwell Liqueur Mead

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