What is mead and how is it different from wine?

Mead is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with added fruits or spices, distinct from grape-based wines.

Can we book on days when the shop is usually closed?

Yes, private bookings are available even on normally closed days to accommodate special groups.

Is there a minimum group size for the tasting?

Yes, a minimum of four guests is required to book a private tasting.

Are food or snacks included in the tasting?

The tasting focuses on meads and local honeys; food is not included but guests may bring snacks if arranged in advance.

Is this experience suitable for mead novices?

Absolutely; the owner guides guests through each tasting to ensure everyone can appreciate the flavors regardless of prior experience.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Since the tasting centers on mead and honey, please inform the host in advance if you have allergies or dietary concerns.

Private Mead Tasting with Honey Mead and Wines in Broke | Events | Food Tour

Broke, tucked within the renowned Hunter Valley wine region of New South Wales, Australia, offers more than sprawling vineyards and cellar doors—it’s home to Honey Mead and Wines, a boutique meadery that brings a distinctive twist to the local drinking culture. Here, visitors step into a world where ancient honey-fermented wines meet contemporary craft. The Private Booking - Wine Tasting experience invites small groups to savor six handcrafted meads and local honeys in an intimate setting guided by Martin Jackson, the owner and mead maker.

Located at 72 Wollombi Street, this boutique meadery opens its doors exclusively for private tastings, offering a rare chance to enjoy this unique beverage even on days when the venue is ordinarily closed. Guests are welcomed into a relaxed atmosphere where the story of mead-making unfolds alongside each sip. The meads, crafted meticulously from native honeys, reflect the terroir of Broke, a landscape dominated by rolling hills framed by dry sclerophyll forests and patches of ironbark and spotted gum trees.

The Hunter Valley’s temperate climate and abundant floral diversity make it ideal for honey production, embedding these local flavors into each bottle. The tasting is more than just a drink; it’s an immersion into the region’s natural biology and artisanal passion. This experience stands apart in a region famed for its grape wines, offering an alternative path to discover the richness of Hunter Valley’s produce.

Honey Mead and Wines is a proud part of Broke’s outdoor and agritourism scene. It provides a refreshing complement to traditional vineyard tours—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a quieter, educational break with a distinctive taste. Whether you’re a mead novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this private tasting promises a memorable connection to Hunter Valley’s landscape through handcrafted mead and the story of the bees that enable it.