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Ambrosia
 

This is our take on the “nectar of the gods.” It is made with only grapes and honey. It is a sweet, complex wine that balances the smooth sweetness of honey and the bold fragrance of chardonnay grapes.

 

 

 

Archer
 

We coined the name “Archer” for this wine because the recipe, made with spices, was popular among medieval military men.  It can be served hot, or slightly chilled, and goes well with cheese and pastries.

 

 

 

Beekeeper
 

This mead is light and fruity. The sweetness of the honey is balanced by the acidity in kiwi fruit. An excellent pair for fruit desserts.

 

Blacksmith
 

Our new release of the mead made with raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry blend. Make your deserts even more delectable.

 

Castellan
 

In medieval Europe, Castellan was the keeper of the castle, given special permission to brew mead.  This is our recreation of this enticing spiced mead. 


 

 

Hunter
 

This recipe has been made with hot peppers, so be cautious. This exciting flavor is paired great with chocolate.


 

 

Lumberjack
 

This mead is made with apples and honey. It is quite complex and balanced. It tastes great with any desert containing apples.

 


 


 

Knight

This noble wine was considered worthy of the aristocratic tables, and the recipe is attributed to the Capuchin monks. If you try some, you may find that monastic life was not as boring as we imagine.  It is best paired with fruits, cheesecake, and chocolate.


 


 

Monk
 

The recipe is attributed to Bernardine monks, who were fascinated by mead-making.  Tantalize your tastebuds with this delicate wine, made with spices and rose petals.  Enjoy it with all desserts, especially brownies and pies.




 

Brewing Process
 

We began brewing mead because of a family tradition of home wine and mead making.  It is a challenging, but rewarding process, and we have spent about ten years testing and re-creating recipes. A background in chemistry and microbiology helps us better understand the process, but we do not interfere with natural fermentation.  We use the finest ingredients: only highest quality spices, and honey from quality sources, including our very own bees.  We use only natural ingredients, and no artificial flavoring.  All of our products are aged in French oak barrels for at least one year.  Any traces of sulfites are produced by yeast in natural fermentation.  Our mead is stable, and there is no need for added preservatives.  You can open and close the bottle again and again, and safely enjoy our wines quite a time.

 

 

Awards
 

           Maryland Winemasters Awards
Silver medal for Beekeeper
Silver medal for Hunter
Silver medal for Archer

           Maryland Governor’s Cup
Gold medal for Monk
Best in Class for Monk
Silver medal for Archer



 

Mead Terminology
 

Poltorak: mead made with 1 part honey, ½ part water
Dwojniak: mead made with 1 part honey, 1 part water
Trojniak: mead made with 1 part honey, 2 parts water
Czworniak: mead made with 1 part honey, 3 parts water
Piatak: mead made with 1 part honey, 4 parts water
Sack Mead: mead made with extra honey
Braggot: mead made with malt
Capsicumel: mead made with chili peppers
Cyser: mead made with apples
Hippocras: mead made with grapes and spices
Hydromel: "virgin" mead made only with honey and water
Melomel: mead made with fruit other than grapes or apples
Metheglin: mead made with spices
Miodomel: mead made with hops
Oxymel: mead made with wine vinegar
Pyment: mead made with grapes
Rhodomel: mead made with attar, a rose petal distillate


 

Interesting Facts
 

Mead can be enjoyed at any temperature.  You can try it chilled, at room temperature, or served hot.

The term “honeymoon” comes from Babylonians, who declared mead the official wedding drink.



 

Contact us
 

email: info@orchidcellar.com
(301) 473 3568



 

Where to buy
 

You can buy our products at Maryland wine festivals (check www.marylandwine.com for schedule), and coming soon, our very own tasting room.

Retailers that carry our products:

Baltimore County

Shop Mart Liquors
3581 Washington Blvd
Lansdowne, Md. 21227

Catonsville Liquors
6124 Edmondson Ave
Baltimore, Md. 21228
410-744-0551

Carroll County

College Square Liquors
444 WMC Drive
Westminster, Md. 21158
410-751-9922

Cecil County

Cherry Hill Liquors
42 Beauchamp Rd.
Elkton, Md. 21921
410-398-1068

Howard County

Perfect Pour
6630 Marie Curie Dr
Elkridge, Md. 21075
301-466-9873

Montpelier Liquors
7530 Montpelier Road
Laurel, Maryland 20723

Montgomery County

Kielbasa Factory
1073 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852-1403
240-453-9090

St. Mary’s County

Wildwood W & S
23415 Three Notch Road
California, Md. 20619
301-862-4338

ask your local retailer to contact us for supplies.