Category Archives: Muscat

The diversity that is sparkling wine

Posted on July 23, 2008 by RJ

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 a recent vintage with 25% oak-aged reserves adding to the … Continue reading →

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Summer dessert with a sparkle

Posted on May 16, 2008 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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3 Alternatives when you’re feeling dry

Posted on April 23, 2008 by RJ

Navarro Anderson Valley Estate Bottle Dry Muscat 2006 This wine has consistently dazzled with the ebulent smell of Muscat in a dry format. Tonight it is perfect again. P&B in the little hamlet of Philo 13.5% $19 at the winery … Continue reading →

Posted in Anderson Valley, California, Dry Creek Valley, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Muscat, Rosé, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

Sweet Sparkling

Posted on April 15, 2008 by RJ

La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2006 A favorite from the legend. I was blessed to meet Rivetti before the skyrocket to fame. This wine remains an affordable gem, with the essence of Muscat aching for fresh berries on a summer … Continue reading →

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Muscat Love?

Posted on November 29, 2007 by RJ

Domaine des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 2005 Quite complex with apparent alcohol. 100% Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains. Mis par Cave Castaud in Beaumes-de-Venise 15% $12.99 (375ml) at Bottle Barn

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Contrasting Sweets

Posted on November 9, 2007 by RJ

Two Hands Barossa Valley Brilliant Disguise Moscato 2006 This wine shows like Moscato d’Asti, not to the same level of fresh orange blossom as the best from Piedmont, but still in a similar vein. Made from White Frontignac or Muscat … Continue reading →

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A Classic Muscat From Down Under

Posted on October 19, 2007 by RJ

Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen Muscat nv This wine is concentrated and thick displaying its fruit with great complexity. The raisined grapes come from old vines, some from beginning of 1900s. P&B in Rutherglen Lot#6338 for the first sample and Lot#06039 … Continue reading →

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Muscat Love

Posted on October 18, 2007 by RJ

Mas Amiel Muscat de Rivesaltes 2005 A vin doux naturel from the esteemed producer in Maury. My notes from early 2007 state: stunning – a fresh and light-bodied dessert wine that brims with Muscat fruit; the alcohol adds body but … Continue reading →

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Light and Bubbly Dessert

Posted on October 10, 2007 by RJ

La Morandina Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2006 This wine smells of orange blossoms and ginger and tastes sweet while light bodied and ready and willing to accompany your next bowl of raspberries. Bot in Castiglione Tinella in Cuneo 5.5% $17.99 at … Continue reading →

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Sweets

Posted on October 8, 2007 by RJ

Robert Hall Paso Robles Margaret’s Vineyard Orange Muscat 2006 A lighter version of dessert wine that is perfect with fresh raspberries.  With only 4.3% RS and a light mouthfeel, this wine could do double duty with spicy prawns in a … Continue reading →

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