2023 Double Gold Medal Winner - American Wine Society Competiton
2022 Best in Show/Double Gold Medal Winner - NC Mead, Cider, Fruit Wine Competition
2019 & 2021 Reader’s Favorite Local Craft Beverage - Chatham Magazine
2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022 Best of the Triangle Locally Made Wine, Cider or Mead Finalist - Indy Weekly
2019 Double Gold Medal Winner - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2017 Small Business of the Year - Chatham Chamber of Commerce
2017 Best of the Triangle Locally Made Wine - Indy Weekly
2015 Best in Category/Double Gold Medal Winner - American Wine Society Competition

At Starrlight Mead & Cider, we invite you to discover your new favorite drinks.

When we opened our doors in 2010, there were just around 60 meaderies in the U.S., and many of our visitors had never heard of mead. Today, with over 500 meaderies nationwide, mead has grown in popularity, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of this movement, sharing our passion with every guest who walks through our doors.

Explore our diverse selection of meads, from crisp, wine-like traditional styles to bold fruit-infused creations like spiced apple and blackberry. Delight in our herb-infused varieties, seasonal favorites like the margarita-inspired Honeyed Rita, and special releases that showcase the unique flavors of different honey varietals. Or, if you’re in the mood for something different, sip on our hard ciders—refreshing, crisp, and packed with vibrant flavors.

Come taste the adventure. There's always something new to discover at Starrlight!

Join us at our winery in Pittsboro, NC for a tasting, behind-the-scenes tour, learn the history of mead, or a class on how to make your own mead. Save the date with friends for our special events, like our renaissance fair “Mead Fest” celebration. Become a member of our Mead Club and pick up a bottle or two from us, at one of these stores, or here on our website.
 

Wherever your journey takes you, we welcome you to Starrlight Mead.
May the Starrs be your guide as you discover your new world of honey wine!

Becky and Ben Starr
and the team at Starrlight Mead