La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti 2007

Posted in November 20th, 2008
by Ray in Italy, Moscato d'Asti, Muscat, Piemonte, Sparkling sweet

La Spinetta, Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Bricco Quaglia 2007 This is a personal favorite from the legend. I was blessed to meet Rivetti before the skyrocket to fame. This wine remains an affordable way to taste some of this estate’s expertise. The White Muscat is sourced from Bricco Quaglia, the first single vineyard Moscato in Italy. [...]

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The diversity that is sparkling wine

Posted in July 23rd, 2008
by Ray in California, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Italy, Moscato d'Asti, Muscat, Piemonte, Sparkling sweet

J, Russian River Valley, cuvee 20 nv Clean, fresh, fruit, tasted at the winery in May. This wine has the zip of fresh green apples. The base wine is from 2003 with 25% oak-aged reserves adding to the final blend. Aged for 3 years on the lees from the 2nd ferment and disgorged in 2007. [...]

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Sparkling the world over

Posted in July 16th, 2008
by Ray in California, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Moscato d'Asti, Piemonte, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry, Sparkling sweet

La Morandina, Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2007 The ‘07 is just as vibrantly fresh and full of orange blossoms as the previous vintage. There’s lots of residual sugar and the light body and freshness that you expect in Moscato d’Asti. P&B in Castiglione Tinella 5.5% $20.99 at Traverso’s
Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, Brut Reserve This is certainly a [...]

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Summer dessert with a sparkle

Posted in May 16th, 2008
by Ray in Italy, Moscato d'Asti, Muscat, Piemonte, Sweet Sparkling

Michele Chiarlo Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2007
Perfect White Muscat smells of orange blossoms and a multitude of other flowers. In the mouth one feels like you’ve just popped a handful of flowers passed your lips, with sweetness and delicacy. P&B in Calamandrana 7% $10.99 for a 375ml at Bottle Barn Chiarlo

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