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www.cheersonline.com 37 July/August 2016 • MUCH ADO ABOUT MUSCAT (97) Castello Banfi , Florus Muscadello 2012 (Italy). Golden yellow in color, with great viscosity. The nose is highlighted by its dried fruit aspects, with a touch of spice. Good weight and a smooth texture on the palate are just part of its long, balanced, exquisite fi nish. ($30.99 per 500-ml. bottle) (96) Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Muscat 2013 (France). Pale gold in the glass, the nose is dominated by fresh stone fruit with touches of spice and dried fruit. The palate is exceptionally well balanced, with the fruit and acid working in tandem on the lengthy fi nish. ($25.99) (95) Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Goldert Grand Cru Muscat 2013 (France). Muscat elegance at its fi nest. A real keeper! Delicate and fl oral, with a touch of minerality. Long, lingering fi nish. A pleasure to sip and savor. ($65) (95) Botani Moscato 2014 (Spain). An aromatic, full-fl avored dry style, not "friz- zante." A bouquet of melon, peach, apricot and mandarin orange leads to bold, rich fl avors of the same fruits that thoroughly coat the palate. The fi nish is crisp, quite dry and long. The wine is beautifully balanced, and is delicious by itself as an aperitif, but will complement seafood, pork, fowl, even curries, satays and Szechuan cuisine. ($18.99) WINE PANELISTS RATE AND REVIEW THEIR FAVORITE MUSCAT/MOSCATO WINES As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine's retail price (which can vary from store to store and market to market). Unless noted otherwise, the price refl ects a 750-ml. bottle. If you're a beverage professional with a specialty in wine and you're interested in participating in the panel, please contact associate editor Kyle Swartz at kswartz@epgmediallc.com or 203-855-8499 x2225. RATING SYSTEM Five stars (92-100 points) A top-fl ight wine. Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price/value relationship. Four stars (86-91 points) A superb wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back. Three stars (80-85 points) An above-average wine at a reasonable price point, one that many consumers will enjoy. PHOTO: ©ISTOCK.COM/GILAXIA