J.Friend and Co: New Zealand Artisan Honey
Northern Rata Honey - limited release
Kahurangi National Park, Golden Bay
Weight: 160g/5.6oz net
Beekeeper: Kerry and Frazer
Vintage: January 2009
Profile
The Rata flowering is very different from year to year. Some years there is almost no flower at all. The years when it flowers well however are amazing! Rata Honey is one of the finest honeys in the World, and when a good flowering coincides with fine, stable weather, it can produce a prolific crop of high quality honey, (this occurs on average about every three years). The resulting honey is creamy white and smooth textured. The bees like to collect the Rata nectar more than any other nectar available in the same area at the time.
Tasting Notes and Vintage
Harvested February 2009.
2009 was an excellent year for Rata and that is why we have chosen to add it to our range as a special release honey for this season. Due to the irregularity of supply of exceptional quality Rata honey, NZ Artisan Northern Rata honey is a limited release honey.
Creamy white in colour, delicate but interesting, Northern Rata is a mellow and buttery honey with a smooth creamy finish. Not overly sweet and with hints of earthy mushroom notes, this honey pairs well with white mould cheese such as camembert and brie or fuller flavoured washed rind cheese. Its diverse flavour profile makes it a great all round honey suitable for a variety of culinary purposes
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