Question 1

Are your wines sweet?

Accepted Answer

Not at all!  Aurum wines are a world's-first - they are premium fine wines made from honey, but fermented dry.  In fact, some of the world’s best sommeliers have been fooled during tastings, mistaking Aurum for high-end wine or champagne. This is not traditional mead – it’s something entirely new.

Question 2

Is it possible to do just a wine tasting, without the canapés?

Accepted Answer

Yes of course!  The matching canapés have been curated by a Michelin-star chef (voted best young chef of France!) and they enhance the tasting experience, however patrons have the choice and can enjoy just the wine tastings alone.

Question 3

Do you sell bottles of your wine and premium Manuka honeys to purchase at the cellar door?

Accepted Answer

Yes we do!  In fact, as we have only recently opened, our cellar door is currently offering a very generous 50% discount to patrons who come up to our cellar door (50% discount from the prices on our website - www.aurummead.com).  So it is very worth coming up to try the range!

Question 4

Is there a charge for the wine tastings and canapés?

Accepted Answer

Wine tastings start from $5 for up to 2 wines, and $15 for the whole range of 6+ wines, however this fee is waived (FREE) with purchase of ANY bottle of wine or jar of Manuka honey.  The matching plate of six canapés is only $30, and is optional.  It is perfect as a starter or even as a light lunch!

Question 5

Can you cater for gluten free or other dietary requirements?

Accepted Answer

All canapés are gluten free (GF) however they may contain fish, meat, dairy, eggs and nuts.  Canapés change weekly, but unfortunately we are unable to modify them substantially. Our wines contain honey and some also contain organic red berries and native botanicals. If  unsure, please ask our staff.

Question 6

What honey wines / sparklings do you have in your range that we can try?

Accepted Answer

We have 2 bubbles - a brut sparkling white, and a sparkling rose, 4 still wines (white, rose, red and pyment/hybrid) and one dessert wine (bochet).  Our $15 tasting allows you to try the whole range, and is free/refunded with the purchase of any bottle of wine, or jar of our medicinal Manuka honey.

Question 7

Are all your wines alcoholic?  If so, what percentage?

Accepted Answer

Yes our wines are all alcoholic, and therefore only suitable for 18+.  Our still and sparkling honey wines range from about 10.5% -12.5% alc. vol and we have a dessert wine that is 18%.

Question 8

Is the venue kid-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Being a cellar door, we cater to adults only.  If children are accompanied by an adult they are welcome to sit at the table, but must not consume any wines.  We may have some colouring activities for children from time to time, but we ask that children are supervised closely at all times.

Question 9

Can I book Aurum for a private function?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can, please email us at info@aurummead.com or call 0468 317 618 to discuss your event requirements.

Question 10

Is it true that Aurum does not give you any headaches or hangovers?

Accepted Answer

In the hundreds of testimonials and feedback we have received (including extensive in-house testing!) we have never had anyone report a hangover or headache after consuming (only) Aurum.  We believe this is due to the precise, natural fermentation processes we use, as well as being made from honey.

Question 11

What awards have you won?

Accepted Answer

Aurum was recently awarded  a few gold medals, and 'Best in Show - Champion Mead' at the Australian Nationals, as well as being nominated one of the 'Top 20 Drinks of the Year 2024' in the Australian Financial Review.

Question 12

Is there wheelchair access?

Accepted Answer

Our cellar door is located just outside Newrybar Hall (under cover), with additional seating on the verandah.  The cellar door itself is wheelchair-accessible, however there  is a small step to get onto the verandah/seated area.  For more information, please contact Newrybar Hall directly.

Question 13

Is Aurum local?

Accepted Answer

Aurum was born in Byron Bay, and our head winemaker works with seven different local beekeepers from the Northern Rivers who specialise in rare, exquisite local honeys.  We pride ourselves on being the only true wine of terroir from the Northern Rivers!

Question 14

How long does the experience last?

Accepted Answer

For a simple wine tasting, it could be as quick as 5-30 minutes.  If you would like to sit and savour a full tasting experience, including Q&A with the winemaker and matching canapes, please allow at least 1 -1.5hrs to fully enjoy the experience. We have had a lot of return clients come each week!

AURUM Cellar Door - Local Wine Tastings and Canapés Experience