Name of Mead: Havill's Manuka medium.
Old/new world: New World.
Country: New Zealand
Region: Canterbury
Vintage: 2008
Price: Priceless
Purchased at: Brought back personally from Havill Meadery, Rangiora, New Zealand - Aotearoa.
Appearance: Clear, pale gold, mild intensity, wide rim.
Nose: Manuka and honey floral, clover, honey vanilla and spice.
Palate: Elegant, nice manuka flavor, honey, cinnamon toast, honey dew, soft clean finish.
Conclusions: One of the best Meads I have ever had. Very well crafted, perfect balance of sweetness, extremely easygoing down. Would pare with Asian food and curry. I would score this a 97.
