Heritage Wines brings Axum Tej to North America
Tigrai Online
Jan. 11 2011
Here is what the press says about Axum Tej
Allen Breed, AP National Writer December 28th, 2010 – “The wine rack in Rowe's basement holds bottles from mead makers in nearly every state - from a New Jersey man who makes authentic Tej with Ethiopian gesho, a hops-like bittering agent, to a guy in Anchorage, Alaska, who flavors his meads with everything from locally picked currants to coriander, Indonesian Koryntje cinnamon and hot peppers……………”
Buzzle.com ‘Intelligent Life on the Web’ – By W Tsang December 2010 “Te’j is honey wine from New York to have come from Ethiopia and is made with pure honey and hop imported from Ethiopia. Then it undergoes a processing without artificial coloring, preservatives or sulfites. This naturally fermented golden honey-colored wine has semi sweet taste, flower aroma and 13.5% alcohol content…….”
CocktailHourTV with David Ploski March 8th, 2010 - “It is wonderful that it is about time someone appreciate this unique and legendary beverage. Yes it is YUMME.”
BellaOnline ‘The Voice of Women’ - “Axum Tej is pale yellow in color, with no carbonation. It has a luxurious honey noise with overtones of spice. The taste is crisp and fresh……..”
Waymarking.com ‘A Groundspeak Website’ – “These elegant wines are produced from 100% pure fruit or natural honey without the addition of artificial flavors. The distinct taste of these wines can be enjoyed in the tradition of Medieval England………….”
Clark VV, Alston, MA – at Addis restaurant in Boston. October 25th, 2004 “A syrupy looking brilliant gold with no head, lazy bubbles. Aroma of spicy citrus and honey. Flavor is honey sweet, yet somehow crisp and lightly spiced (must be the hops). White grapes, even apple flavors show up and it has a very delightful body, not thin or watery, nor is it cloying or syrupy. Very good stuff………”
The Herald News, New Jersey – “A WINE SO FINE! The mix of ingredients and lack of preservatives give the wine a full, sweet taste more so than the Chardonnay it resembles.”
‘International Mead Festival’ - November 6th, 2004 “Beautiful aroma, clean, very well made Tej. Fantastic!”
‘The Seattle Times’ – By Paul Gregutt, May 26th, 2004 “It is completely sulfite-free. Though I have tasted other honey wine meads, this product is unique in my experience. Fragrant and complex and has a hoppy crispness to the finish ……”
‘Beer Advocate’ - December 2003 “Axum is the ancient capital of Ethiopia, and Tej is the Ethiopian term for honey wine. This is a pale yellow color with no carbonation. Aromas are plentiful with notes of honey ……..”
‘Travel Envoy’ - April 2003 “Exotic and mysterious, these ancient Ethiopian beverages present a new wine drinking experience………”
‘All About Beer’ - January 2003 “Tej is flavored with an indigenous plant called ‘gesho’ the straw-colored liquid has a rich honey-herbal aroma. No sulfites or chemicals that can induce allergic reactions……..”
AWARDS TO HERITAGE WINES
September 16th, 2010
• Oklahoma State Fair Wine Competition, Oklahoma, OK
AXUM TEJ – SILVER MEDAL
August 5th, 2010
• Indy International Wine Competition, W Lafayette, Indiana
AXUM TEJ - SILVER MEDAL
February 4 – 6, 2010
• 2010 Hilton Head International Wine Judging & Competition,
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
AXUM TEJ - BRONZE MEDAL
June 21st, 2009
• San Francisco International Wine Competition, San Francisco, CA
AXUM TEJ - SILVER MEDAL
February 6th, 2005
• Hilton Head Wine Festival & Competition, Hilton Head Island, SC
ROYAL MEAD - SILVER MEDAL
AXUM TEJ - SILVER MEDAL
November 6th, 2004
• International Mead Festival Boulder, Colorado
AXUM TEJ - SILVER MEDAL
May 21st, 2004
• Eastern International Wine Competition Watkins Glen, New York
AXUM TEJ - BRONZE
ROYAL MEAD - SILVER
July 30th, 2003
