CAMELOT MEAD HONEY WINE

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Did you know the term "Honeymoon" dates back to an ancient tradition when guests to weddings would give the bride and groom enough honey mead (wine) to last through the first moon (month) of their marriage?  I just recently learned this interesting bit of trivia as well as tried honey mead for the first time.  During Mothers Day, I brought out a bottle of Oliver Winery and Vineyards' CAMELOT MEAD HONEY WINE to celebrate the occasion with my family and one of my relative's shared with us some insights on the rich history behind honey wines.

The first thing I noticed when drinking this wine is that it has a smooth gelish texture as it slides down your throat which differentiates it from other types of wines.  CAMELOT MEAD HONEY WINE also has a nice citrusy taste with a refreshing honey twist to it.  Oliver Winery and Vineyards accomplishes this unique flavoring by only utilizing bee hives that produce honey from orange blossoms.  So you know there is some real craftsmanship and effort put into producing these wines.

CAMELOT MEAD HONEY WINE bottles stand out with their intricate collage on the label which combines whimsical images with a touch of the bizarre.  Can you spot Jeremiah, the label's bullfrog mascot on the bottle?  Finding him on the label is a promise that you are picking up a wine that is undiscovered, underestimated and refreshingly different!  Make sure to "pick up the frog" when selecting your next bottle of wine.

Oliver Winery and Vineyards in Bloomington, Indiana has developed a reputation for crafting satisfying wines that capture the flavor of high quality fruits and ingredients.  Their CAMELOT MEAD HONEY WINE continues that fine tradition.  Treat yourself to something out of the ordinary and enjoy a bottle of CAMELOT MEAD HONEY WINE.  Honey Wine has been called the "beverage of royalty." Go ahead and treat yourself like a king or queen by enjoying a glass.

CAMELOT MEAD HONEY WINE is distributed in Indiana, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.  Plus it is available at the Oliver Winery Tasting Room or you can also purchase it online by clicking here.

Apple Pie Wine from Oliver Winery & Vineyards

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My son and I were privileged to be able to participate in the Commissioning Ceremony for the U.S. Navy's newest ship, the USS DETROIT.  While naval vessels are often named after cities it is a rare occasion for the commissioning of a ship to actually take place at its namesake city. So it was a special moment to be a part of the ceremony that took place along the Detroit riverfront.  After attending the commissioning and taking a tour of the ship, we headed home with a souvenir ... a nice set of glass tumblers to commemorate the date.

After a long day out and about, I pulled out a bottle of Apple Pie Wine that Oliver Winery & Vineyards had sent me to try out and shared it with my wife while relaxing for a bit.  On a brisk fall evening, this Apple Pie Wine really makes for a refreshing beverage.  The wine isn't cidery tasting but rather has a smooth apple juice taste to it with a nice touch of cinnamon and nutmeg.  Considering the saying "as American as Apple Pie" we found it a fitting drink to raise a toast in our commemorative tumblers to the crew of the USS DETROIT in honor of our Navy's newest ship heading out to sea.

Oliver Apple Pie Wine isn't made from grapes with ingredients added to provide apple flavoring. It is actually made from fresh pressed apples. 100% apple wine with no concentrates! Tart apples mixed with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg really does provide the taste of grandma's apple pie just without the fluffy texture of crust to bite into.  At first I was hesitant that this drink was just a gimmick but after tasting I really was impressed.  Oliver Apple Pie Wine really exceeded my expectations and is an enjoyable drink to partake in.

Apple Pie Wine retails for $8 and contains 10% ABV.  It is available for a limited time at select retailers in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Rhode Island, Texas and  Wisconsin.  Plus it is available at the Oliver Winery Tasting Room or can be purchased online at oliverwinery.com

Oliver Winery and Vineyards in Bloomington, Indiana has developed a reputation for crafting satisfying wines that capture the flavor of high quality fruits.  Their Apple Pie Wine continues that fine tradition.  Bring a bottle to your holiday gatherings and pour a round of apple pie for your family to enjoy.  Enjoy something out of the ordinary and you won't be disappointed.

Must be 21+ to drink this alcoholic beverage.  Please drink responsibly.  Don't drink and drive!