DIFRANCESCO MEADERY
We take pride in creating the highest quality and best tasting mead. Also called honey wine, mead is
distinct in that it uses honey as opposed to fruit juice as a primary source of sugar during fermentation.
Mead can be prepared with a great range of sweetness - from very dry, to that of a dessert wine. Alcohol
content also varies and can be comparable to anything from a session style beer or to a fortified port wine.
We produce in small batches using natural ingredients and prefer to focus on quality rather than quantity.
We offer meads that are sparkling and served on tap like a beer, and we also offer "still mead" that is served
like a table wine has similar characteristics. Visit our Mead Menu for a list of our most recent selection.
Our meadery is located in the hills overlooking the Susquehanna River in Lower Windsor Township. The area
features scenic hills, historic farmland, and a vibrant art and music scene. Our Tasting Room
offers a beautiful view across an 18th century farm to the river. Come join us to enjoy a glass of mead and take
the opportunity to sample our newest recipes!
We are also grateful to be featured at several locations around York and Lancaster Counties. Visit the Where to
Find Us page and stop by one of our valued retailers to enjoy a glass of mead with casual dining, live music or along
with other craft beverages.
MEAD MENU
Mead is a beverage of great variety, and as such, it has a long list of names for the various traditional recipes.
Typically, wine is made from fruit, and mead is made from honey. When we make wine using honey and fruit, we are
compelled to call it a honey wine or "melomel". Melomels can be made with any fruit, but if we use apple, then we
like to call it "cyser". Adding spices, you create a "metheglin", and the list goes on.
Our meads are typically made using fruit, nuts, spices, and of course honey. Honey itself is gluten free, and
currently none of our recipes contain gluten.
Our still meads contain no preservatives or added sulfites. Our sparkling meads, because of the lower alcohol content,
require potassium sorbate to inhibit re-fermentation.
Below are the meads we currently have available. This can change rapidly so if you are looking for something specific, it's best to check with us.
Meads on Tap
Ginger Mead
Sparkling and spicy, brewed with fresh ginger, 8.5% ABV
Cherry Black Tea Melomel
Subtle combination of Montmorency cherry juice and Darjeeling tea, 7.5% ABV
Almond Spice Mead
Sparkling mead infused with toasted almond, Madagascar vanilla and ginger, 6.5% ABV
Apple Pie Cyser
Referred to as a "cyser", this apple mead is spiced with cinnamon and cloves, 7.5% ABV
Orange Cinnamon Melomel
A light and refreshing honey-orange wine, 7.5% ABV
Raspberry Melomel
Rich and full of body, 8% ABV
TASTING ROOM/HOURS
Come join us at the meadery, where you can fill a growler while enjoying the view and have the opportunity to
sample what's to come!
We are continually developing new recipes! Check back for updates, or follow us on Facebook so you don't miss out on new meads becoming available, new retailer locations, events and special offers!
SATURDAY: 12pm-4pm
SUNDAY: Closed
WHERE TO FIND US
MEXITALY BRICK OVEN BREWHOUSE
2440 E. MARKET ST
YORK, PA 17402
(717) 600-TACO / 717-600-8226
HELL IN A BUCKET BREWERY
392 E. FRONT ST
Marrietta, PA 17547
(717) 252-6868
COLUMBIA KETTLE WORKS
40 N. 3rd ST
COLUMBIA, PA 17512
(267) 240-7878
MEADERY TASTING ROOM
1237 TRINITY NORTH ROAD
WRIGHTSVILLE, PA 17368
(267) 240-7878
CONTACT US/MAKE A RESERVATION
Our tasting room is available for reservation by parties of 8 or more. Our beautiful indoor-outdoor location is the perfect setting for small weddings, reunions, business events, or parties. We work with local caterers, food trucks and entertainers. Call or email to inquire how we can meet your event needs.
Office hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. We appreciate hearing from you and are working hard to provide you with new things to look forward to!