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Domaine Achard Vincent, Clairette de Die, ‘Tradition’ NV

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Domaine Achard Vincent
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: 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.
Domaine Achard Vincent, Clairette de Die, ‘Tradition’ NV

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Resplandy

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Resplandy
Varietal: Muscat
Appellation: Muscat de St Jean de Minervois
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: A rich, mouth-filling — yet medium-bodied — 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.
Resplandy

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Ceretto Moscato 2014

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Ceretto
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: Long known for how great their Moscato is, Ceretto continues to release wines of the highest caliber. This year’s Moscato release is no different. A little bit more dialed back than some on the sweetness, Ceretto Moscato delivers on all fronts, hooking all wine drinkers the second they take a taste.
Ceretto Moscato 2014

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Elvio Tintero Moscato 2014

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Elvio Tintero
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: When it comes to Moscato, seeing a single-vineyard expression at this price and quality doesn’t happen very often. This wine will turn the “I don’t like Moscato” customers into Moscato believers. You get all of the great Moscato characteristics, the aromatics, sweet melon and fruity freshness, without the cloying sweetness that comes along with it. The well-balanced, clean finish will keep you coming back for more.
Elvio Tintero Moscato 2014

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Yalumba Museum Reserve Muscat NV

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Yalumba Museum Reserve
Varietal: Muscat
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: This wine is a rare treat for the price and complexity. It has an amazing raisin/prune and burnt toffee combination that makes it an amazing food-pairing wine. There is this very subtle port-like quality with this wine. Combined with all the amazing flavors, this gives the wine amazing depth.
Yalumba Museum Reserve Muscat NV

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Vietti Moscato D’Asti Cascinetta 2015

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Vietti Moscato
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Pale sunshine-yellow in color with a slight frizzante, this Moscato d’Asti has intense aromas of peaches, rose petals and ginger. On the palate it is delicately sweet and sparkling with modest acidity, good balance, good complexity and a finish of fresh apricots.
Vietti Moscato D’Asti Cascinetta 2015

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La Sirena 2015

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La Sirena
Varietal: Muscat
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa, CA
Retail Price: $29

Tasting Notes: Honeysuckle, lychee and peach predominate in this Heidi Barrett creation. Muscat Canelli clones produce a dry, complex wine, beautifully balanced, with a touch of lime on the finish.
La Sirena 2015

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Mauro Sebaste Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Mauro Sebaste
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Appellation: Asti, Piedmont
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Elegant yet approachable, this wine has well-defined acidity and structure to create an uplifting mouth feel. Great expressive fruit, sweetness, low alcohol, effervescence and an appealing freshness set this Barolo producer apart from other Moscato d’Asti wines.
Mauro Sebaste Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Domaine de Durban, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2014

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Domaine de Durban
Varietal: Muscat
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $15 per 375-ml.

Tasting Notes: A lovely “vin doux naturel” that exudes much complexity. Flaunting apricot, caramelized orange peel, almond skin and beeswax, this is a treat for the senses. Its oily texture and sweetness is gracefully carried on an undercurrent of fresh acidity. This will drink well for many years to come.
Domaine de Durban, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2014

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Saracco Moscati D’Asti 2014

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Saracco
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Delightful with simple fresh fruit desserts and even blue cheese. Bright and inviting — not heavy on the palate. Delicate notes of apricot and honeysuckle.
Saracco Moscati D’Asti 2014

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Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato 2014

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Michele Chiarlo Nivole
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014

Tasting Notes: The argument continues each year about who makes the best Moscato, and Michele Chiarlo Nivole is always in the conversation. The fragrance of this wine takes center stage — the sweet fruits play like the orchestra, and the wonderfully full finish is the crescendo. You will for sure come back for the second act of this perfect Moscato performance.
Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato 2014

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Vino Dei Fratelli Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Vino Dei Fratelli
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Appellation: Piedmont
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow in color, the nose is dominated by honeysuckle, with stone and tropical fruit notes. Bright, clean fruit on the palate, with a focused and balanced finish.
Vino Dei Fratelli Moscato d’Asti 2014

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