Considered the oldest among fermented beverages, mead, aka honey wine, is made from a fermented mix of honey and water. The Martin family makes several styles of internationally awarded mead at its Hermann winery, but my favorite to pair with food is Martin Brothers Traditional Dry Mead. This light, flavorful and bone-dry white owes a debt to the bee world for its citrus flavors from the wildflower honey and a nutty vanilla character from oak aging. This $20 bottle is ready to be savored with grilled chicken or fish, stir-fried veggies and mild cheeses.
This article appears in September 2015.
