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StateWays-July/August 2016

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MUSCAT — RETAILER WINE SELECTIONS ness, Ceretto Moscato delivers on all fronts, hooking all wine drinkers the second they take a taste. ($24) (91) Resplandy (Muscat de St Jean de Miner- vois). A rich, mouth-filling — yet medium-bod- ied — Muscat with notes of lychee, apricot and apple blossom. Always the bold variety, this Muscat is intensely packed with dried fruit and fresh honey notes, and is a perfect dessert pairing or on its own. ($13) (91) Domaine Achard Vincent, Clairette de Die, 'Tradition' NV (France). This is a fantastic sparkling summertime sipper that comes from a little-known corner of the Rhone and is raised bio-dynamically. Wonderfully fresh and vibrant, it lures you in with loads of ripe peache, brused pear and honeysuckle. Here, the sweetness is balanced by fine acidity, a chalky minerality and just the right amount of bubbles. ($24) (91) Armani Moscato Spumante (Valdadige). Complex and interesting, yet still refreshing and smooth, with bright notes of peach, pear and apricot. The spumante mouth feel — and the floral and fruity flavors accompanied by a sweet finish — are balanced, distinct and leave you wanting more. ($16) (90) 14 Hands Moscato 2013 (Washington State). Nice beginner Muscat. Not overly cloy- ing — brimming with vibrant hints of orange blossoms. ($10) (90) Robert Hall Orange Muscat 2014 (Cali- fornia). An energetic and bright wine that cap- tures the essence of sweet and refreshing. The floral notes and gentle mandarin orange pop of fruit, combined with the vibrant acidity and the refreshing finish, make this the perfect first- course summer-meal wine. ($17) (90) St. Supery Moscato 2014 (Napa Valley). This wine presents with brilliant pale yellows and youthful hints of green. Aromas of man- darin and peach blossom dominate, with notes of marmalade and orange zest. Flavors explode with a fruit basket of rich, exotic peach and nectarine with a citrus undercurrent and orange peel on the finish. Enjoy this bright, opulent, sweet wine. ($23) (90) Poquito Valencia 2015 (Spain). It doesn't get any cuter than this! Moscatel de Alejandria from Valencia, Spain, all packaged in a soda pop bottle with a metal cap. Delicate floral, apricots and pears, super refreshing and just 5% alcohol. Great over ice. ($9). (90) Terres de Muscat 2013 (Muscat de St Jean de Minervois). This bright, golden Mus- cat has rich, white flower aromas and tastes of apricot, fig and mango. The smooth texture and structure combined with the dried fruit note make this dessert wine versatile and bal- anced. ($12) (90) Luna d'Or Moscato Frizzante (Veneto). A fizzy bright floral wine with generous notes of apple blossom, tangerine and peach accompa- nied by a slight sweetness. It all fits in pleasantly and the wine feels focused yet easy; charming mouth feel helps round everything out. ($10) (90) Marchese dell'elsa Moscato d'Asti 2015 (Asti, Piedmont). Citrus, peach, pear and or- ange blossoms are all well integrated into this crisp, sweet, fizzy wine. A healthy amount of acidity brightens the fruit and keeps the sweet- ness refreshing and lively. ($13) (90) Mallee Point Moscato (Austra- lia). The bright acidity, light body, and appealing sweetness are well integrated in this refreshing Aus- tralian sipper. Smooth and sweet with notes of peach, pear and apricot are well balanced and rich. ($7) (89) Chambers Rosewood Rutherglen Muscat NV (Australia). This wonderful dessert wine offers a rai- sin and spice combination that is balanced out with nice acidity. The slightly syrupy texture gives the mouthfeel you want in a des- sert wine but is not overwhelm- ing to the palate. ($17) (89) Romano Dogiotti, 'La Caudrina' Moscato di Asti NV (Italy). A thoroughly enjoyable wine that begs for a hot summer day. Peaches, nectarines and apple blossom in a perfectly frizzante and refreshing package. Quaffable at 5.5% ABV. ($20) (89) Il Cortigiano Moscato Spumante (Italy). Light bodied and fresh, this Moscato has ample honey, mango and lychee notes to complement its sparkling nature. The smooth mouth feel, sweetness and low alcohol are nicely representative of this Moscato's pur- pose and style. ($10) (88) Barefoot Pink Moscato NV (California). Fun, sweet bubbly party wine. There's a nice touch of acidity on the finish which makes it pair well with fresh fruit, ham and fried chicken. ($10) (88) Corvo 2014 (Sicily). Produced since 1824, Corvo is a delicate, still Moscato full of white flowers and peaches. Vibrant and re- freshing, this medium, sweet bargain is a great aperitif or a lovely accompaniment to fresh goat cheese. ($11) • StateWays | www.stateways.com | July/August 2016 39

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