Chaucer’s Cellars

Chaucer’s Cellars, est. 1970

Founded1970
LocationSanta Cruz, CA, United States
Tasting RoomYes
SpecialtiesHyper-Local, Sustainability-Focused, Estate and 2 more
StylesSparkling Mead, Berry Mead
VarietalsSage, Blackberry, Strawberry
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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.).
Experimental
Known for producing meads with experimental flavors.
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.
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

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